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TCAPS Grants
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We offer two competitive grant opportunities specifically for Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS).
Grant applications are accepted year-round, reviewed annually in November, and awards are presented in December, with funding available for the following academic year.
Only one application needs to be completed for both available TCAPS opportunities.
Grant Eligibility
- TCAPS Academic Excellence Endowment
The TCAPS Academic Excellence Endowment (previously known as the Assisting Children's Education Endowment) supports a variety of K-12 programs within TCAPS to help students and teachers develop and implement innovative ideas that are student-focused, curriculum-based and promote academic excellence.
- Grant awards support K-12 classroom activities throughout TCAPS that are not otherwise funded by the District's operation budget.
- 2025 grant funds available: $7,228
- The Titan Excellence Fund Endowment
The Titan Excellence Fund Endowment supports programs or projects to benefit students of Traverse City West Senior High, with a primary focus on supporting student life and academics. Programs or projects for music or athletics are also considered.
- Projects could include, but are not limited to: basic classroom materials, extracurricular activities or new clubs, school-related events, support for student involvement in community service projects, field trips (including cultural arts activities).
- 2025 grant funds available: $1,950
Final Reports
We value data and how it informs both our ongoing impact and future grants. Grant partners will be invited to complete a final report within a year of being awarded a grant.
Final reports are used to understand the outcome of your project or program and allow us to share the successes of your work with our supporters, community partners, and the general public.
Questions? Contact Us!
Please reach out to our Youth & Community Impact Coordinator, Torey Caviston at tcaviston@gtrcf.org or (231) 935-4066 ext. 111.