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We routinely offer grant workshops .
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Grant total to date: $2,950,626.
Ongoing Workshops
Office of Rural Prosperity Grant
Office of Rural Prosperity Grant
We host grant workshops periodically.
There are none scheduled at this time.
Stay tuned for more information.
Office of Rural Prosperity Grant
Office of Rural Prosperity Grant
Office of Rural Prosperity Grant
The Office of Rural Prosperity (ORP) grant in 2024 enabled DI to hire Dr. Manuela Kress of Mid-Michigan Grant Writers . DI was recently awarded the same grant for 2025-2026.
Grant Education
Office of Rural Prosperity Grant
Largest Grant Award to Date
When more people know how to successfully write for grants, more dollars come into Iosco County, more solutions are found and more dreams come true. DI is committed to grant education.
Largest Grant Award to Date
Largest Grant Award to Date
Have you been by the Trailhead Marketplace lately? We can't wait to see it finished and in use this spring/summer.
Aim High
Wayne Gretzky said "you miss 100% of the shots you don't take" We took a lot of shots last year and came back winners.
Member Benefits
DI members have 20 hours per year of grant writing assistance. Work with Dr. Kress to develop your own grant calendar, specific to your needs.