The St. Ignace Area Community Foundation is accepting grant applications for awards to be made in the spring. Grants are awarded semi-annually and the Foundation has set aside $17,000 to be awarded this spring and another $8,000 to be awarded in the fall.

Scholarships, based on volunteer service to the community, will be included in the spring awards.

Applications are available at the St. Ignace chamber of Commerce office, 560 North State Street, St. Ignace. They must be received by April 14.