How much funding does Good Works Fund Grants provide?

Good Works Fund Grants provides Up to US $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Good Works Fund Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Good Works Fund Grants?

Geography: In Grand Traverse County; Located in and benefitting residents of Grand Traverse County. Not funded: The same project a second time; Approve repeat requests.

Good Works Fund Grants

Rotary Charities of Traverse City

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Arts Grants for Education Health Education Grants

Funding Amount

Up to US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Grants are available only for nonprofit organizations and projects.

Geography

In Grand Traverse County
Located in and benefitting residents of Grand Traverse County

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Funding is not available for:EndowmentsIndividuals.
Not eligible: Multiple yearsOn-going operating expenses.
Not eligible: Religious activities or programsSalaries.
Not eligible: Participation feesSponsorships.
Not eligible: Good Works grants never fund 100 percent of a project’s cost.
Not eligible: Rotary Good Works does not fund recurring programs.
Not eligible: Our goal is to provide one-time funds to assist in start-ups, one-time projects, or special needs.
Not eligible: The same project a second time
Not eligible: Approve repeat requests

Overview

The Good Works Fund Grants support projects addressing urgent community needs in Grand Traverse County. Grants of up to $5,000 are available for nonprofit organizations focusing on arts, education, health, and more. Applications are accepted until May 2, with a focus on one-time projects that create a lasting impact. Priority is given to organizations with diverse funding sources and projects that meet pressing local needs.

NOTE: Due to a limited budget this year, the Good Works Committee will be accepting applications until May 2, with funding decisions announced in early June. Priority will be given to projects that address urgent community needs.
The mission of the Good Works Fund is to support projects that address unmet needs in established priority areas within the Rotary Club of Traverse City’s service area — primarily Grand Traverse County. Grants are awarded in amounts not to exceed $5,000 to nonprofits organizations doing important work in our community.
Priority Funding Areas
Arts and cultureBasic human needsEducationEnvironmentHealth and SafetyRecreation
Project Priorities
Capital expendituresEquipmentOne-time special opportunities/eventsStart-ups and new projects

Eligibility

Grants are available only for nonprofit organizations and projects. Good Works primarily funds projects located in and benefitting residents of Grand Traverse County.

Ineligibility

Funding is not available for:EndowmentsIndividualsMultiple yearsOn-going operating expensesReligious activities or programsSalariesParticipation feesSponsorshipsGood Works grants never fund 100 percent of a project’s cost.Rotary Good Works does not fund recurring programs. Our goal is to provide one-time funds to assist in start-ups, one-time projects, or special needs. We will not fund the same project a second time or approve repeat requests.

What Rotary Charities of Traverse City actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 42
Total given: $1.76M
Median grant: $14K
Range: $7,440–$221K

By dollars: Michigan 100%. Top recipient cities: Traverse City, MI; Northport, MI; Bellaire, MI.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
57% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Discovery Center & Pier · Traverse City, MI

Other

$221K
Rotary Camps and Services · Traverse City, MI

Other

$221K
Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency · Traverse City, MI

Seed grant &systems change accelerator

$170K
Benzie Conservation District · Beulah, MI

Systems change accelerator

$150K
Downtown Development Authority of Traverse City · Traverse City, MI

Other

$142K