Access to Recreation Endowment
Forecasted
Access to Recreation Endowment supports organizations’ recreational projects and programs that incorporate universal accessibility design to expand access beyond basic ADA requirements.
Funder: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,710 total available; typical awards of $500–$1,800
Summary: Supports recreational projects, programs, and opportunities incorporating universal accessibility design beyond basic ADA requirements.
Key Information: Applicants must serve one of five Grand Traverse region counties or the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
Description
The Access to Recreation Endowment is administered by the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation as part of its Health & Human Services category of Fall Grants. It supports recreational projects, programs, and opportunities focused on universal accessibility design. The central funding priority is recreation that goes beyond meeting the basic requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The opportunity serves organizations working in the five-county Grand Traverse region or serving the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. Its focus encompasses both recreational projects and programs, provided they incorporate this broader approach to accessibility.
