Awakon Federal Credit Union is dedicated to the promotion of our local communities, as well as the
advancement of our youth. Together we can build a brighter future for EVERYONE in our communities.

Together We Grow.

Awakon Communities Advocacy Council (ACAC) Grant Program

Awakon Federal Credit Union is giving back $56,000, to organizations across Northern Michigan.

For the 4th year in a row, “Awakon Communities Advocacy Council”, is distributing grants to assist projects and/or organizations that exhibit the potential to improve the quality of life for members of the communities it serves.

Awakon FCU will accept grant applications for the 2026 ACAC Grant cycle beginning Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 until March 1st, 2026.

Please complete the grant application and email to dbodnar@awakonfcu.net AND mail a hard copy to:
Awakon FCU
20855 Washington Ave
Onaway, Mi 49765
Attn: Dawn Bodnar

2026 ACAC Grant Application

Congratulations to our 2025

ACAC Grant Recipients

FOREST WAVERLY FIRE DEPARTMENT

CANADA CREEK MUSEUM

FRIENDS OF OCQUEOC OUTDOOR CENTER

DOUBLE NEGATIVE ROBOTICS

ROGERS CITY NAUTICAL FESTIVAL

MICHIGAN 4-H FOUNDATION

ROGERS CITY SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER

PARTNERS IN PREVENTION

GLOW COMMUNITY CENTER

INLAND LAKES SCHOOLS READING PROGRAM

INLAND LAKES SCHOOLS PRE CLASS

INLAND LAKES SCHOOLS LANGUAGE CLUB

JOY FELLOWSHIP

ELKLAND SENIOR CENTER

STURGEON RIVER SWEEPERS

PIGEON RIVER FOREST DISCOVERY CENTER

FIRST TEE NORTHERN MICHIGAN

JOBURG-LEWISTON LITTLE LEAGUE

OTSEGO SUBSTANCE FREE COALITION

NORTHERN MICHIGAN CHILDREN’S ASSESSMENT CENTER

NEMSCA-SSP LIFE VAC-JOBURG SCHOOLS

GAYLORD LAST RESORT

HARBOR SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK

MANNA FOOD PROJECT

FAST HELP FOUNDATION

ODEN COMMUNITY ASSOC.

Charitable Contributions

Make donations throughout the year to organizations projects which exhibit the potential, to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.

Awakon Federal Credit Union accepts funding requests from non-profit organizations, school-based programs, community projects, etc. located in the Onaway, Rogers City, Indian River, Gaylord, Petoskey and Wolverine areas for programs that address community and educational needs.

Donation Request Form

Here are some of the groups, charities, organizations, and events that we’ve sponsored on behalf of our members:

Onaway Area Schools Onaway Area Chamber Rogers City Summer Concert Series

Rogers City Area Schools Rogers City Area Chamber Moran Ironworks Christmas Certificates

St. Ignatius Schools Indian River Chamber Nautical Festival

Inland Lakes Area Schools Village of Wolverine Wolverine Lumberjack Festival

Wolverine Area Schools Black Lake Shivaree Autism Speaks 5K Walk/Run

Tri-River Little League Indian River Soccer Association

Onaway 4th of July Onaway Broadcast Class Onaway Schools Fire Safety Class

Indian River Downtown Development Association