The Upper Peninsula Sustainable Forest and Wildlife Fund (UPSF & W) Grants Committee announced the recipients of their April 2024 Grant Round.

Those receiving grants are:

– Munising Bay Trail Network, Inc. – MBTN’s Youth Snow Bike Program AKA 4-H Spin Program

– Ontonagon Area Schools – Reconstruct 5 short foot bridges over marsh and water to extend existing trails

– Rudyard Lions Club – Rudyard Lions Club Ski Trail Sign Project

– Straits Area Sportsmen’s Club – Kid’s Fishing Day

– Upper Peninsula Trappers Association – UP Trapper’s Kid’s Cave

“Our committee is grateful for the foresight of the former Mead Corporation for their desire to have a partnership with their employees; sportsmen and sportswomen and the youth of the Upper Peninsula,” Committee Member Charlie Becker stated. “We are proud to be a committee under the auspices of the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula. It is our mission to foster a better understanding of our forests and wildlife as well as assist U. P. residents, including our youth, to become more active and enjoy the outdoors as much as is possible.”

“The foundation feels privileged to hold the Upper Peninsula Sustainable Forest and Wildlife Fund and are proud of all the good they do in the Upper Peninsula. They truly care about the residents of the U. P. and in educating and offering healthy outdoor activities for individuals and families to enjoy,” said Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula President, Cheryl Andzejewski.