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

October 2026 (application deadline, projected)

$67,190 available; typical awards $1,500–$4,000 per project/program

Supports programs promoting self-sufficiency and philanthropic approaches to meeting basic needs in northwest Michigan's five-county region.

--- ## Description The Campbell Endowment, administered by the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation, provides grant funding for programs and projects that promote self-sufficiency and address basic needs through philanthropic strategies. The fund aims to foster healthy, resilient, and thriving communities across the five-county region, supporting initiatives that encourage a culture of generosity and address fundamental needs such as food, housing, and essential services. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Total available funding: $67,190 (amount may vary by year) - Typical award size: $1,500–$4,000 per project or program --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants must serve one or more of the following areas: Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, or Leelanau Counties, or the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. - Organizations must demonstrate how their program or project promotes self-sufficiency and addresses basic needs within the target region. - Grant partners are required to complete a final report within one year of receiving an award. - Individuals are not eligible to apply. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the [Grants Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=gtrcf). - Applicants must first complete an eligibility quiz to determine which grant opportunities are available. - A separate application must be submitted for each grant opportunity, including the Campbell Endowment. - The application requires: - Description of how the proposed project aligns with the foundation’s vision for healthy, resilient, thriving communities. - Explanation of how the project supports objectives from the Northwest Michigan Community Development Coalition’s [Regional Scorecard](https://nwmicommunitydevelopment.org/scorecard/). - Save your work frequently during the application process. - Final reports are required within a year of receiving funds. --- ## Additional Information - The Campbell Endowment is one of several fall grant opportunities managed by the foundation. - Traverse City Track Club Endowment applications are handled separately and are not part of this process. --- ## External Links - [Campbell Endowment Grant Program Page](https://www.gtrcf.org/grants/fall-grants.html) - [Grants Portal (Application Submission)](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=gtrcf) - [Regional Scorecard (Community Development Coalition)](https://nwmicommunitydevelopment.org/scorecard/) - [Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation](https://www.gtrcf.org) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|------------------------------------------------------| | Email | [grants@gtrcf.org](mailto:grants@gtrcf.org) | | Phone | (231) 935-4066 | | Foundation | [Contact Page](https://www.gtrcf.org/contact/) |

Campbell Endowment

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