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Fall Grants Guide

ARTS & CULTURE

Genuine Leelanau Charitable Endowment (Leelanau County and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians)

  • About: Grant awards support integrated arts and other projects that benefit Leelanau County children and families in need.
  • Eligibility: Leelanau County-serving organizations as well as the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
  • Grant awards available: $8,805 available; grant awards typically range from $500-$3,000.

EDUCATION

Elk Rapids Area Education Endowment (Elk Rapids and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians)

  • About: Grant awards support educational opportunities for Elk Rapids area residents, both within the public schools and in the community at large. 
  • Eligibility: Organizations that serve the Elk Rapids area and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
  • Grant awards available: $6,221 available; grant awards typically range from $600-$4,000.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Elk Rapids Area Community Endowment (Elk Rapids and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians)

  • About: Grant awards support projects that enhance the beauty of the Elk Rapids community.
  • Eligibility: Organizations that serve the Elk Rapids area and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
  • Grant awards available: $13,956 available; grant awards of up to $5,000 will be considered.

Suttons Bay and Bingham Endowment (Suttons Bay, Bingham Township, and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians)

  • About: Grant awards support a variety of organizations, community projects, and programs that benefit Suttons Bay and Bingham Townships and the Village of Suttons Bay.
  • Eligibility: Organizations that serve Suttons Bay, Bingham Township, and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
  • Grant awards available: $11,230 available; grant awards typically range from $500-$3,000.

ENVIRONMENT

John N. Barnes Environmental Education Endowment (Benzie County and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians)

  • About: Grant awards support environmental education activities for Benzie County residents.
  • Eligibility: Benzie County-serving organizations and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
  • Grant awards available: $2,110 available; grant awards typically range from $250-$2,000.

Land Use Conservation and Planning Endowment (Regional)

  • About: Grant awards support programs or projects focused on land use planning or land use stewardship activities.
  • Eligibility: Organizations that serve Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska or Leelanau Counties or the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
  • Grant awards available: $22,080 available, grant awards typically range from $1,000-$7,500.

Richard V. and Kimiko O. Williams Endowment (Grand Traverse County, Leelanau County, and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians)

  • About: Grant awards support programs and activities in Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties related to Great Lakes maritime heritage, history, and education; stewardship of the Great Lakes; environmental conservation, education, and land use.
  • Eligibility: Organizations that serve Grand Traverse or Leelanau Counties, including the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
  • Grant awards available: $2,990 available; grant awards typically range from $500-$2,500.

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Access to Recreation Endowment (Regional)

  • About: Grant awards support recreational projects, programs, and opportunities that are focused on providing universal accessibility design, beyond basic ADA requirements.
  • Eligibility: Organizations that serve Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska or Leelanau Counties or the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
  • Grant awards available: $2,200 available; grant awards typically range from $500-$1,800.

Campbell Endowment (Regional)

  • About: Grant awards support programs or projects that promote self-sufficiency by supporting philanthropic approaches to meeting basic needs in the five-county region.
  • Eligibility:Organizations that serve Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska or Leelanau Counties or the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
  • Grant awards available: $62,930 available; grant awards typically range from $1,500-$4,000.

Healthy Youth and Healthy Seniors Endowment (Regional)

  • About: Grant awards support programs or projects that are focused on improving the health of youth and/or seniors.
  • Eligibility:Organizations that serve Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska or Leelanau Counties or the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
  • Grant awards available: $6,620 available; grant awards typically range from $500-$3,000.

Joan Rajkovich McGarry Family Education Endowment (Grand Traverse County, Leelanau County, and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians)

  • About: Grant awards support programs and activities related to nutrition and, in particular, school aged children and obesity issues in Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties.
  • Eligibility: Organizations that serve Grand Traverse or Leelanau Counties, including the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
  • Grant awards available: $6,000 available; grant awards typically range from $500-$4,000.

Northwest Michigan Osteopathic Endowment (Regional)

  • About: Grant awards support medical professionals’ education, innovative health education or research, and programs that respond to community health needs.
  • Eligibility: Organizations that serve Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska or Leelanau Counties or the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
  • Grant awards available: $11,820 available; grant awards typically range from $5,000-$15,000.

Veterans Support Endowment (Regional)

  • About: Grant awards support agencies that provide services and support to veterans within the region. 
  • Eligibility: Organizations that serve Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska or Leelanau Counties or the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
  • Grant awards available: $420 available.

SPORTS & RECREATION

Traverse City Track Club (Regional)

  • About: Grant awards support programs that promote and encourage running, race-walking and walking.
  • Eligibility: Organizations that serve Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska or Leelanau Counties or the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
  • Grant awards available: The TC Track Club anticipates awarding $100,000 this year; individual award amounts will vary.

YOUTH

Boys and Girls Club Endowment (Grand Traverse County, Leelanau County, Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians)

  • Eligibility: Organizations that serve Grand Traverse or Leelanau Counties, including the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
  • About: Grant awards support youth programs in Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties.
  • Grant awards available: $3,370 available; grant awards typically range from $500-$2,000.

Grand Traverse Families in Action for Youth Endowment (Regional)

  • About: Grant awards support helping young people avoid substance abuse and violence.
  • Eligibility: Organizations that serve Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska or Leelanau Counties or the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
  • Grant awards available: $5,839 available; grant awards typically range from $2,000-$5,000.

Kingsley Community Endowment (Kingsley and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians)

  • About: Grant awards support children and youth in the Kingsley area.
  • Eligibility: Organizations serving the Kingsley area and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
  • Grant awards available: $1,170 available; grant awards typically range from $500-$1,500.

MSU/Big Ten Fund for Safe & Healthy Kids Endowment (Regional)

  • About: Grant awards support programs promoting child safety and success with an emphasis on the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse.
  • Eligibility: Organizations that serve Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska or Leelanau Counties or the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
  • Grant awards available: $10,000 available; grant awards of up to $10,000 will be considered.

Jim Tompkins Endowment (Traverse City and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians)

  • About: Grant awards support programs and projects that support youth in Traverse City.
  • Eligibility: Organizations serving Traverse City and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
  • Grant awards available: $88,380 available; grant awards typically range from $2,500-$10,000.