Boys and Girls Club of Grand Traverse Endowment supports organizations offering youth programs in Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties, funding local programming to support young people.
Funder: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $3,750 total available; typical awards of $500–$2,000
Summary: Supports organizations providing youth programs in Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties through the Foundation’s Fall Grants process.
Key Information: Applicants must serve Grand Traverse or Leelanau Counties.
The Boys and Girls Club of Grand Traverse Endowment, administered by the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation, supports youth programs in Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties. Funding is offered through the Foundation’s Fall Grants process, with a specific focus on programming that supports young people locally. The endowment’s stated priority is youth programming rather than a particular research field or scientific activity.
The fund connects this local focus with the Foundation’s broader grantmaking process while retaining its two-county purpose. The Foundation also uses grant partner reports to understand the outcomes of supported projects and programs and to share their successes with supporters, community partners, and the public.