Here are some other sources of funding in the region.
Rotary Charities is committed to connecting changemakers to the resources they need to serve their communities. Sometimes, a project isn't a great fit for our grants. In those cases, we recommend reaching out to other regional funders for support.
Below is a non-exhaustive list of foundations. You can also search for grants and foundations using Foundation Directory Online. This service requires a membership but is accessible for free when you visit a branch of Traverse Area District Library.
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
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
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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
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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
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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
Michigan Health Endowment Fund
Funding Priorities
Behavioral Health, Healthy Aging, Nutrition & Healthy LIfestyles, Community Health Impact, Special Projects & Emerging Ideas
Geography
Michigan
Oleson Foundation
Funding Priorities
Education, Environment, Community Development, Health and Human Services
Geography
Grand Traverse, Charlevoix, Emmet and Antrim counties
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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 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 and Leelanau County.