The Nashwauk Area Community Fund (NACF) awarded $4,690 in spring 2025 grants to support four community projects, along with a $1,000 scholarship for Nashwauk-Keewatin High School (NKHS) student, Katelyn Kinkel.

Grant recipients included the Keewatin Fire Department, which received $2,740 to purchase new tables and chairs, and the End of Era Ice Cream Social, which was awarded $1,000 to help host a community celebration honoring the current NK High School before students move to the new facility next year.

The NKHS Art Department received $450 for supplies to create murals for the new school, and the NKHS Cheerleading Team was awarded $500 for needed equipment.

NACF serves Nashwauk, Nashwauk Township, Buck Lake, Pengilly, Swan Lake, Keewatin, and Goodland Township. The fund is managed by the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation. More information or to donate go to nashwaukfund.org.