Fall Grant Opportunities: Environment- Richard V. and Kimiko O. Williams Endowment
Funding Amount
US $500 - US $2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Tribal organizations
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
- Organizations with a 501(c)3 fiscal sponsor.
Other requirements
- Educational institutions.
- Governmental entities.
Overview
The Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation offers the Richard V. and Kimiko O. Williams Endowment, which supports programs focused on Great Lakes maritime heritage and environmental conservation in Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational institutions, governmental entities, and tribal organizations. This funding opportunity aims to enhance community engagement and promote sustainable practices within the region.
Fall Grants Application
Our Fall Grants provide funding to support a range of programs and services, including those that focus on education, the environment, youth, seniors, health and human services, and more. This year, we will award fall grants through 19 different endowments that we steward.
The Richard V. and Kimiko O. Williams Endowment was established to 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, including recreation.
Eligibility
Organizations that serve Grand Traverse or Leelanau Counties, including the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.501(c)3 nonprofit organizationsOrganizations with a 501(c)3 fiscal sponsorEducational institutionsGovernmental entitiesTribal organizations
What Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 116
- Total given
- $3.15M
- Median grant
- $13K
- Range
- $5,120–$343K
- By dollars: Michigan >99%, New York <1%. Top recipient cities: Traverse City, MI; Frankfort, MI; Leland, MI.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 15% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Central Lake Public Schools · Central Lake, MI
Early childhood education
$343K
Communities in Schools of NW Michigan · Mancelona, MI
Early childhood education
$126K
Leelanau Community Cultural Center · Leland, MI
Arts, culture
$113K
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital · Frankfort, MI
Health related
$109K
Northwestern Michigan College Foundation · Traverse City, MI
Education
$91K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Environment
- Environmental conservation
- History
- Nonprofits
- Foundation
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