GRANT APPLICATION FOR SCHOOL VISITS TO MACKINAC STATE HISTORIC PARKS

Mackinac Associates is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed in 1982 to support programs at Mackinac State Historic Parks. Funds are raised through membership dues, appeals and grants. Mackinac Associates supports Mackinac State Historic Parks’ education programs. Mackinac Associates believes that a visit to Mackinac State Historic Parks’ sites is important to more fully learning and understanding our history and environment.

Scholarship fund guidelines:

  • School must be in Michigan

  • Maximum grant amount is $500.

  • Grant funds can go toward the cost of transportation or admission to MSHP sites

  • Grantees must visit at least 2 MSHP sites during their trip or participate in one immersive experience

  • Grant applications must be received no less than 30 days before date of the trip

  • Grant funds will be sent to school prior to trip

  • School is responsible for paying costs such as site admission directly.

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For additional information contact: (231) 436-4100 or walkm1@michigan.gov.