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MARQUETTE -- In a Thursday press release, Upper Peninsula Sustainable Forest and Wildlife Fund Grants Committee board member Charlie Becker announced the recipients of the organization's Oct. 2026 grants.
Delta County Parks and Recreations's Purple Martin Conservation and Education Project is receiving one of the grants, and Friends of Whitefish Point under Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory -- Whitefish Point Owl Banding Program is receiving the other.
"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," said Becker. "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 possible."
The Upper Peninsula Sustainable Forest and Wildlife Fund is housed under the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula, which is an organization which provides financial support for projects aimed at solving community problems or enhancing life throughout the U.P.
"The foundation feels privileged to hold the Upper Peninsula Sustainable and Forest and Wildlife Fund and are proud of all the good they do in the U.P.," said Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula President and CEO Cheryl Andzejewski. "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's April 2027 grant round will open on Feb. 26. All grant application requests and requirements must be received by 3:30 p.m. on April 1 in order to be considered. Individuals and organizations/service clubs do not qualify for grant funds. More information is available at https://www.cfup.org/.
Annie Lippert can be reached at 906-228-2500, ext. 550. Her email address is alippert@miningjournal.net.