ADRIAN, Mich., Feb. 27, 2026 – The Lenawee Community Foundation will soon be accepting grant applications through its Lenawee Cares program, providing vital support to Lenawee County organizations that meet basic needs and strengthen our community.
Applications will be accepted March 1 – April 1, 2026, from Lenawee County health and human service nonprofits assisting individuals and families facing food insecurity, housing instability, limited access to healthcare, and other critical basic needs. Grant guidelines, eligibility requirements, and application materials are available at lenaweecommunityfoundation.com/grants/apply-for-a-grant/. Maximum award request is $15,000. Organizations with questions are encouraged to contact the Foundation at forlenawee@lenaweecf.com or 517.263.4696 for assistance.
Grant requests will be carefully reviewed by the Lenawee Cares Committee through a thoughtful evaluation process before recommendations are submitted to the Lenawee Community Foundation Board of Directors for final approval. Award notifications will be made in June.
The 2025-26 Lenawee Cares campaign marked another year of remarkable generosity from local donors, businesses, and community partners. Because of that generosity, funds raised are now being directed where they are needed most — supporting local nonprofit organizations that understand our community and are uniquely positioned to respond.
Local businesses supporting our community
Gleaner Life Insurance Society is one of many local businesses that support our neighbors through the Lenawee Cares program. “The Gleaner Gives campaign reflects the generosity of our employees, whose personal contributions make this impact possible,” Gleaner Life Insurance Society President and CEO Todd Warner stated. “We are proud to support the Lenawee Community Foundation and invest in the community where we live and work.”
“We are deeply grateful to Gleaner and its employees for their generous support of Lenawee Cares through the Gleaner Gives program,” said Bronna Kahle, President and CEO of the Lenawee Community Foundation. “This partnership demonstrates what community leadership truly looks like. Their investment along with many other businesses and individuals will help ensure that individuals and families across Lenawee County have access to essential basic-needs services — from food and housing support to other critical resources — strengthening stability and opportunity for our neighbors. Together, we are building a healthier, stronger Lenawee for today and for generations to come.”
Established in 2016, Lenawee Cares has distributed more than $4 million to local organizations serving neighbors in need. These investments help secure access to food, shelter, healthcare, transportation, and other essential services that provide stability and opportunity throughout Lenawee County.
Through Lenawee Cares, the Lenawee Community Foundation continues its commitment to strengthening HEALTH, cultivating HAPPINESS, and inspiring HOPE for everyone who calls Lenawee home. By working together — donors, nonprofits, volunteers, and community leaders — we are ensuring Lenawee remains a safe, viable, and thriving place for all. For the love of Lenawee.
About the Lenawee Community Foundation:
The Lenawee Community Foundation is a charitable organization created by and for the community. By collecting donations and investing them for lasting impact, the Foundation funds grants, scholarships, and local initiatives to address community needs, support nonprofits, and enhance the wellbeing of Lenawee County. More than just an organization, the Lenawee Community Foundation is an opportunity for individuals, families, and businesses to leverage the power of collective giving to make sure their community stays strong and supported for years to come.
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For more information, please contact: Kirsten Stiver, (517) 263-4696, kirsten@lenaweecf.com