GTRCF Youth Endowment Grant
Funding Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- These grants are open to organizations across Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau Counties and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
- Youth Endowment grants are open to: 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, organizations with a 501(c)3 fiscal sponsor,education institutions, governmental entities Tribal organizations across:
Other requirements
- Requests can be for programs, projects, or operational support.
- Requests should respond to need(s) identified as important by the local youth in our community, as noted in our Youth Needs Assessment and/or our Youth Wellness Initiative report.
Overview
GTRCF Youth Endowment Grant
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: July 17, 2025
Summary
The GTRCF Youth Endowment Grant offers $105,000 in funding for youth programs across five counties in Michigan. Organizations can request up to $5,000 per county to support projects that respond to local youth needs. The grant prioritizes innovative initiatives that build developmental opportunities and demonstrate community support. Applications are evaluated by local Youth Advisory Councils, ensuring youth voices play a critical role in the decision-making process.Overview
Youth Endowment Our Youth Endowment supports youth causes and organizations across our region. These grants are open to organizations across Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau Counties and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. The total amount available for grants in 2024 is $105,000 or $21,000 per county. Applicants may request funding from one or more counties for up to $5,000 per county. Grant applications are reviewed by local students from our Youth Advisory Councils, representing all five counties.Eligibility
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Youth Endowment grants are open to: 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, organizations with a 501(c)3 fiscal sponsor,education institutions, governmental entities Tribal organizations across: Requests can be for programs, projects, or operational support.Requests should respond to need(s) identified as important by the local youth in our community, as noted in our Youth Needs Assessment and/or our Youth Wellness Initiative report.What Grand Traverse Regional Community 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
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