Access to Recreation Endowment
Forecasted
Access to Recreation Endowment supports organizations’ recreational projects, programs, and opportunities that advance universal accessibility design beyond basic Americans with Disabilities Act 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 featuring universal accessibility design beyond basic ADA requirements.
Key Information: Organizations 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 through its Fall Grants program in the Health & Human Services category. It supports recreational projects, programs, and opportunities focused on universal accessibility design that goes beyond basic Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
The endowment’s central priority is accessibility in recreation, with an emphasis on design exceeding the ADA baseline. Support is directed to organizations serving Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, or Leelanau Counties, or the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
