Since 2015, The Otsego Community Foundation has administered the Community Grant Program, a collaborative effort of local funders that increases the effectiveness of grantmaking and grows the capacity of local nonprofits. Collectively, we can make more of an impact on projects and programs. As the administrator of this program, the OCF will serve as your contact through the grant-seeking process. This program addresses the limited capacity of organizations to apply to multiple funding sources. Applicants will complete one online application, which is reviewed by multiple funders, each with their own funding priorities and focus areas. Click on the graphic above to learn more.
A New Way to Connect with OCF
We’re excited to introduce Sip. Share. Connect., a casual, drop-in coffee series designed to bring people together. No agenda. No presentations. Just good coffee, sweet treats, and meaningful conversation. Whether you’re looking to learn more about our work, looking to volunteer, ask questions, share ideas, or simply build relationships, Sip. Share. Connect. offers a welcoming, relaxed space to engage and connect to what matters in our community. Click the graphic above to learn more.
Otsego Career Access Network
Otsego County students are college‑ready, but far fewer have historically enrolled in or completed post‑secondary education. By investing in the Otsego Career Access Network, the Otsego Community Foundation is helping close that gap—boosting enrollment, increasing completion, and strengthening the county’s workforce for the future.
Otsego Housing Task Force
Access to safe, attainable housing is essential for a thriving community, yet many Otsego County residents are being priced out. Through leadership, collaboration, and strategic investment, the Otsego Community Foundation helped launch and support the Otsego Housing Task Force to address this growing challenge.
START Collaborative
Born out of hard lessons from recent disasters, the START Collaborative is strengthening Otsego County’s ability to respond, recover, and support residents—especially the most vulnerable. Through collaboration, planning, and shared resources, START is building a more connected and resilient community.
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Honor a Life Well Lived with Memorial Giving Through OCF
There are moments in life when words seem inadequate. The loss of a loved one leaves an emptiness that is difficult to describe, and yet, in those moments of sorrow, we often look for meaningful ways to celebrate the lives that touched us so deeply. For many families,...
Conservation Convention Brings Community Together to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness
When Northern Michigan was struck by the devastating ice storm last spring, communities across the region experienced firsthand the challenges that come with natural disasters. In the months that followed, conservation organizations, public agencies, and community...
Career Pathways Videos Help Students See Their Future
What does a typical day look like for an aircraft mechanic? How much training does a dental hygienist need? What skills are required to become a respiratory therapist or a heavy equipment operator? For many students, these questions can be difficult to answer. That's...
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