ESCANABA — The Upper Peninsula Sustainable Forest and Wildlife Fund (UPSF & W), a fund of the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula, announced it is extending the open spring 2020 grants round. Eligible non-profit organizations and sub-divisions of government are eligible to submit applications to the community foundation for grants that meet the guidelines of the UPSF & W Fund.

Grant applications can be obtained by e-mailing office@cfup.org or the foundations website www.cfup.org;.

Those interested in obtaining a grant must have an original and three (3) copies dropped off or postmarked and mailed to the UPSF & Wildlife at 2420 1st Ave. S., Escanaba, MI 49829 prior to 4:00 P.M. (EST) on Friday, April 17, 2020, otherwise your request may not be considered.

All those requesting grants from the foundation will be notified in writing, as to whether or not they have been successful in receiving their grant request. Members of the UPSF & W Committee will make their grant recommendations to the full board of trustees of the foundation at their regularly scheduled board meeting at the end of April 2020, for their approval.