The Lakeview Area Community Fund (LACF) Advisory Committee and the Greenville Area Community Foundation (GACF) Board of Trustees are pleased to announce $29,725 in grants awarded to the greater Lakeview community. The 2027 grants include:
- $625 to the Lakeview Community Schools Watch D.O.G.S. program
- $1,000 to Mid-Michigan Industries Inc for Montcalm Branch Access Funding
- $1,045 to the Lakeview Community Schools Building Healthy Kids Club
- $1,500 to the Friends of Dickerson-Whitsell & Amble Cemeteries Fence Restoration/ Preservation project
- $1,979 to the Village of Lakeview Downtown Planter Boxes
- $3,500 to the Village of Lakeview USA World Ice Fishing Event
- $3,598 to Lakeview Community Schools for a Digital Piano
- $3,733 to the Lakeview Area Museum to support operational and improvement expenses
- $3,745 to the Village of Lakeview Veteran’s Monument Flag Maintenance
- $9,000 to Lakeview Community Schools Athletic Trainer
Grant awards were announced during the Lakeview Area Community Fund’s (LACF) annual Community Dinner on October 21. The event also recognized two recipients of the Quality-of-Life Award, which celebrates individuals whose contributions help enhance the quality of life in the community. Gerald and Charlene Kinsey, owners of the Lakeview Area News, were nominated for their community dedication. Through their work at the newspaper, they have promoted local businesses, supported area schools and shared community events. The Kinseys have owned the Lakeview Area News for 15 years and plan to retire in May.
Alison Barberi was also honored for her contributions to LACF, including providing early guidance, connecting interested donors, and launching the annual Community Dinner to build support for the Fund. Barberi retired as president and CEO of the Greenville Area Community Foundation in May 2026.
Celebrating 25 years, the mission of the Lakeview Area Community Fund is to enhance the quality of life in the Lakeview area by providing community-focused grants. Since 2001, over $600,000 has been awarded through grants and scholarships to the Lakeview community. LACF is a geographic affiliate of the Greenville Area Community Foundation. To learn more about LACF, click here.
