[Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation](https://www.gtrcf.org)

August 15, 2026: Application window opens for Fall Grants (Animal Welfare Endowment) | October 1, 2026: Application window closes — final submission deadline for Fall Grants (Animal Welfare Endowment)

$1,400 available per cycle; individual grant awards may vary.

Supports nonprofit, volunteer-run animal rescue organizations in the five-county Grand Traverse region.

--- ## Description The Animal Welfare Endowment, managed by the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation, provides annual grant funding to support animals and animal rescue organizations within Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau Counties. The fund prioritizes nonprofit, volunteer-run organizations dedicated to animal welfare, aiming to enhance the well-being of animals and strengthen the capacity of local rescue efforts. Grants may be used for rescue and rehabilitation, emergency veterinary care, foster programs, spay/neuter services, trap-neuter-release initiatives, and educational outreach. --- ## Due Dates - August 15, 2026: Application window opens for Fall Grants (Animal Welfare Endowment) - October 1, 2026: Application window closes — final submission deadline for Fall Grants (Animal Welfare Endowment) --- ## Funding Amount - Approximately $1,400 is available for distribution each cycle. - Individual grant award amounts may vary based on the number and scope of applications received. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit, volunteer-run organizations. - Organizations must serve one or more of the following: Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, or Leelanau Counties, or the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. - Priority is given to organizations focused on animal welfare and rescue efforts within this region. --- ## Application Process - Applications are accepted via the [Grants Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=gtrcf) during the annual window (August 15–October 1). - Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz to determine which grant opportunities they qualify for. - A separate application is required for each grant opportunity, including the Animal Welfare Endowment. - Applicants should describe how their project aligns with the foundation’s vision for healthy, resilient, thriving communities and, if possible, reference objectives from the [Northwest Michigan Community Development Coalition’s Regional Scorecard](https://nwmicommunitydevelopment.org/scorecard/). - Grant recipients will be required to submit a final report within one year of receiving funding. --- ## Additional Information - Grant funds may be used for a range of animal welfare activities, including veterinary care, foster support, spay/neuter, and educational programs. - The endowment seeks to reduce animal suffering and build community awareness where animals are treated with kindness and respect. - Only organizations (not individuals) are eligible to apply. --- ## External Links - [Animal Welfare Endowment Fund Details](https://www.gtrcf.org/give/our-funds.html/388/) - [Fall Grants Program Information](https://www.gtrcf.org/grants/fall-grants.html) - [Grants Portal Login](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=gtrcf) - [Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation Home](https://www.gtrcf.org) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------|----------------------------------------------| | Email | [grants@gtrcf.org](mailto:grants@gtrcf.org) | | Phone | (231) 935-4066 | | Address | 800 Cottageview Dr, Suite 1040, Traverse City, MI 49684 | | Contact Form | [Contact GTRCF](https://www.gtrcf.org/contact/) |

Animal Welfare Endowment

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