Here are some sources of funding in the region.
You can also research foundations on 990 Finder.
Biederman Foundation
Funding Priorities
Civic improvements, youth education, health and human services, preservation efforts
Geography
Grand Traverse, Benzie, Leelanau, Antrim, Kalkaska
Deadlines
April 1st for consideration at Spring meeting, September 1st for consideration at Fall (discretionary) meeting
Contact
Chris Warren, Secretary
Cherryland Cares
Funding Priorities
Health and Human Services, education, youth and basic needs
Geography
Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee and Wexford counties
Contact & Website
Consumers Energy Foundation
Funding Priorities
Social welfare, education, community, civic and cultural development, enviornment, and buildings, structures or equipment
Geography
Communities in Michigan’s lower peninsula where we have a business presence.
Contact & Website
Carolyn Bloodworth, Secretary/Treasurer
DTE Energy Foundation
Funding Priorities
Arts and culture, community transformation, economic progress, education and employment, environment, human needs
Geography
Communities where we have a business presence.
Contact & Website
Learn more on DTE Foundation's website
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
Contact & Website
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
Contact & Website
INformation about
Oleson Foundation
Funding Priorities
Education, environment, community development, health and human services
Geography
Grand Traverse, Charlevoix, Emmet and Antrim counties
Deadlines
April 1st
Contact & Website
Contact Kathy Huschke
United Way of Northwest Michigan
Funding Priorities
Health: Reduce Substance Abuse and Childhood Obesity (Priority - Prevention)
Education: High School Graduation Attainment and a successful post-secondary launch. (Priority - Prevention)
Basic Needs: Basic Needs targeting fragile and vulnerable populations. Housing, utilities, and food security. (Priority - Intervention)
Geography
Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau counties
Contact & Website
Seth Johnson, President
231-715-5599
Learn more on United Way of Northwest Michigan's website
Local Rotary Clubs give grants for various purposes in their community.
Reach out to your local club to learn about opportunities for funding and community service. The Traverse City Noon Rotary Club gives Good Works grants to organizations that serve Grand Traverse County.