Regional Funding
Other Funders Supporting Our Region
We know that creating lasting change often requires tapping into a variety of resources. While our grants support a wide range of projects, some ideas may be a better fit for other funding partners in our region.
We’re proud to be part of a vibrant philanthropic ecosystem, and we encourage you to explore the many other foundations supporting community-driven work across Northern Michigan.
For broader searches, the Foundation Directory Online can help you search for grants and funders nationwide. Free access to this resource is available at the main branch of the Traverse Area District Library.
You can also explore the MI Funding Hub, a free program from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity designed to help communities find funding opportunities, get support, and strengthen their grant skills.
Biederman Foundation
Funding Priorities: Civic improvements, youth education, health and human services, preservation efforts.
Geography: Grand Traverse, Benzie, Leelanau, Antrim, Kalkaska
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
Funding Priorities: Health Disparities, Physical Health, Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health, Maternal-Infant Health, Health Inequities, and the Social Determinants of Health
Geography: Michigan
Cherryland Cares
Funding Priorities: Health and Human Services, Education, Youth, and Basic Needs
Geography: Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee and Wexford counties
Consumers Energy Foundation
Funding Priorities: Social Welfare, Education, Community, Civic and Cultural Development, Environment, and Buildings, Structures, or Equipment
Geography: Consumers Energy service area
DTE Energy Foundation
Funding Priorities: Arts and Culture, Community Transformation, Economic Progress, Education and Employment, Environment, Human Needs
Geography: DTE service area
Frey Foundation
Funding Priorities: Building Community, Children & Families, Community Arts, Environment
Geography: Kent, Emmet, and Charlevoix Counties or projects that impact the broader West or Northern Michigan regions
Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
Geography: Antrim, Benzie, Charleviox, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Manistee counties
Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
Funding Priorities: Arts and Culture, Education, Environment, Health and Human Services, Youth
Geography: Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau counties
Hagerty Insurance Corporate Giving
Funding Priorities: Small business & entrepreneurship, Community stewardship of the environment, Sustainable/Green business, Local economic development, Community resilience & crisis relief, Regional parks & recreation
Geography: Located near Traverse City, MI
Impact 100 Traverse City
Funding Priorities: Arts & Culture, Education, Environment & Recreation, Family, Health & Wellness
Geography: Antrim, Benzie, Kalkaska, Grand Traverse, Leelanau Counties
Kiwanis Foundation of Traverse City
Funding Priorities: Children & Youth
Geography: Grand Traverse Region
Michigan Arts & Culture Council
Funding Priorities: Arts and Culture, Project Support, Professional and Organizational Development, Arts Education
Geography: Michigan
Michigan Health Endowment Fund
Funding Priorities: Behavioral Health, Healthy Aging, Nutrition & Healthy LIfestyles, Community Health Impact, Special Projects & Emerging Ideas
Geography: Michigan
Michigan Humanities
Funding Priorities: Humanities
Geography: Michigan
Oleson Foundation
Funding Priorities: Education, Environment, Community Development, Health and Human Services
Geography: Grand Traverse, Charlevoix, Emmet and Antrim counties
Traverse City Light & Power
Funding Priorities: Community Development, Energy-related Educational Programs, Natural Resources/Environmental
Geography: TCLP service territory and townships contiguous to the City's corporate limits
United Way of Northwest Michigan
Funding Priorities: Health, Education, Basic Needs
Geography: Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau counties
Porter Family Foundation
Funding Priorities: Environment
Geography: Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau counties
Local Rotary Clubs
Reach out to your local club to learn about opportunities for funding and community service.
The Traverse City Noon Rotary Club makes grants to organizations that serve Grand Traverse County through the Good Works Fund.
Additional Funding Resources
- Foundation Directory Online
For broader searches, the Foundation Directory Online can help you search for grants and funders nationwide. Free access to this resource is available at the main branch of the Traverse Area District Library.
- MI Funding Hub
You can also explore the MI Funding Hub, a free program from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity designed to help communities find funding opportunities, get support, and strengthen their grant skills.