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ESCANABA -- Mr. Charlie Becker, Board Member of the Upper Peninsula Sustainable Forest and Wildlife Fund (UPSF & W) Grants Committee, announced today the recipients of their October 2026 Grant Round.
Those receiving grants are:
-- County of Delta-Delta County Parks & Recreation -- Delta County Parks Purple Martin Conservation & Education Project
-- Friends of Whitefish Point under Western Great Lakes Bird & Bat Observatory -- Whitefish Point Owl Banding Program
Mr. Becker stated, "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. We are proud to be a committee under the auspices of the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula." He continued, "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."
Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula President/CEO, Mrs. Cheryl Andzejewski stated, "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 U.P. They truly care about the residents of the Upper Peninsula and in educating and offering healthy outdoor activities for individuals and families to enjoy."
The Upper Peninsula Sustainable Forest and Wildlife Fund (UPSF & W) April 2027 grant round will "open" on Friday, February 26, 2027, and all grant application requests and requirements must be received by 3:30 p.m. (EST) on Thursday, April 1, 2027, in order to be considered. Individuals and organizations/service clubs do not qualify for grant funds.