Special Project Funds

To provide for the design, development and construction of a Miracle Field in Central Park.

To catalyze an equitable, informed, and engaged Greater Midland community where all people can prosper.

To make grants responsive to certain requests received by the Fund from residents of Midland County fitting the Charitable Class Requirements.

To sponsor a bi-annual community appreciation event for the people who work and live in the Midland area.

to provide for the design and development of Center City.

To support the mission and operations of the Children's Grief Center.

To strengthen nonprofits in the Great Lakes Bay Region, assisting in capacity building and operational support services that positively impacts effectiveness and efficiency via a self-sustaining model.

to provide opportunities for Dow Chemical Employees and employees or other tenants of the Michigan Operations manufacturing sites to donate time, goods and services, and to improve our community through programs and events, with the goal to have an impact on others in the tri County area and surrounding communities.

To support the Community Success Panel in their efforts to enhance prosperity in Midland County by gathering key stakeholders to envision our best future through sharing ideas, building productive relationships and aligning economic development efforts.

To provide for the design, development, and implementation of cultural event programming across Midland County.

To provide for the repair, renovation, and modification of the Currie Parkway Bridge, a bridge that is owned by the City of Midland.

to provide for the design, development, and construction of the amenities as part of the Downtown Streetscape.

To provide monies to support the development and maintenance of the Emerald Isle Recreation Complex.

Provide for the design and development of aesthetic improvements to certain entranceways and corridors within and around the City of Midland.

The mission of The Flood Relief Project Fund is to provide for disaster relief in Midland County with use determined by the Midland County long-term recovery group in consultation with the Midland County Emergency Manager. The purpose of The Flood Relief Project Fund is to provide financing in support of this mission.

To provide for the design, development and implementation of annual camps and mentoring programs for children in the foster care system. Fostering Hope in Michigan's mission is to confront abuse and change lives through camps and mentoring clubs.

To provide for the development of Give Local Midland, a one-day giving event sponsored by the MACF.

The mission of the Gladwin Area Friends of the Theatre Building Project Fund is to provide for the design, development and construction of the theatre for the Gladwin Area Friends of the Theatre (GAFT).

To provide for disaster relief in Gladwin County with use determined by the MidMichigan Community Action Agency in conjunction with Gladwin County Emergency Management.

To provide for the design, development and construction of a replacement of the current Gladwin County Veterans Memorial.

To provide for the design, development and construction of the Rotary Splash Park at Ross Lake Park.

To offer opportunities for organizations to work together to address needs across the region through innovative social programming or capacity building activities

To provide for the design, development, and renovation of the Surrey House as the new location for the Harrison District Library.

To provide investment capital, in the form of loans and/or purchased equity interests, in order to deliver specific social benefits to the community.

To provide grants in support of the Gladwin County Animal Shelter for facility needs including improvements, renovation or new construction and for care of animals as well as adoption fees.

The purpose of this fund is to support capital investment and updates to Dow Diamond grounds and facilities.

The mission of the Midland Area Schools Chromebook Replacement Project Fund is to provide funds to replace Chromebooks lost or destroyed during recent flooding.

To provide grants in support of the annual Midland Blooms program.

To provide for stadium improvements including replacement of the press box.

To provide for the design, development and implementation of a skilled trades component as a part of the career and college access network.

Purpose: To provide for the design, development and implementation of a college access network for Midland County. It should be noted that college is defined as any post-secondary high school training.

To provide for the design, development and construction of broadband implementation in Midland County.

To provide for disaster relief in Midland County as needed in consultation with the Midland County Emergency Manager.

To provide for grants to nonprofits in Midland County who are struggling to perform their mission as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Granting will be done in accordance with the agreement between the County of Midland and the Midland Area Community Foundation.

The purpose of this fund is to provide for the development and implementation of the Midland County Rescue Taskforce. 

To identify issues in our county that need awareness and support.

To provide for the uniform needs of the high school music program at Midland Public Schools.

The mission of The Midland Rotary Foundation Project Fund for Grove Park is to provide for the design, development and construction of Grove Park. The purpose of The Midland Rotary Foundation Project Fund for Grove Park is to provide financing in support of this mission.

To provide for the design, development and construction of improved sports facilities at Midland and H.H. Dow High Schools.

To provide for the development of crowdfunding campaigns that have broad community impact and engage young professionals.

To provide nonprofits access to the necessary resources to enhance their efficiency and effectiveness through the Strategic Growth Group or other nonprofit capacity building consultants/organizations.

Assist with the expenses of designing, developing and constructing a linear park on the Pere-Marquette Railroad bed from Coleman through Isabella County to the west city limits of Clare.

To provide for the design, development and implementation of public art and beautification projects in Midland County.

The mission of the Riverfront Renovation Project Fund is to provide for the design, development and construction of improvements to the riverfront.

Mission and Purpose: To provide restoration of the village park and ball fields.

The mission of The TCF Bank Employee Assistance Fund is to support TCF Bank employees who qualify and who have suffered an emergency hardship as a direct effect of the recent presidentially declared disaster, as well as future hardships that may arise from time to time. The purpose of The TCF Bank Employee Assistance Fund is to provide financing in support of this mission.

To provide for the development and implementation of the Team Up for a Cause charitable giving program for nonprofits in Midland County in connection with the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational.

To provide for the design and implementation of projects which will assist in advancing the comfort, attractiveness and social, cultural and economic vitality of public spaces.

The purpose of this fund is to provide for the design, development and construction of the completion of the Pere Marquette Rail Trail gap in Clare County. Any remaining dollars in the fund after the project is complete will transition into an endowed maintenance and improvement fund for the Pere Marquette Rail Trail in Clare County.

To provide for the resettlement of Syrian Refugee families in Midland, Saginaw and Bay City.

To increase community vibrancy and economic development for Midland and the Great Lakes Bay Region, thereby improving the quality of life for all its citizens.