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

February 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | August 1, 2026 | November 1, 2026

Up to $2,500 per organization per calendar year (exceptions for schools; see details below).

Supports organizations and projects advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion for marginalized and underrepresented communities in the Grand Traverse region.

--- ## Description These grants are dedicated to fostering equity and inclusion across Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau Counties, as well as the sovereign nation of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians in Michigan. The program prioritizes organizations led by or serving people of color (including Black and Indigenous communities), LGBTQ+, immigrant, neurodiverse, veteran, and/or disability community members. Funding is available for general operating support, events that raise awareness and provide education, efforts that increase the effectiveness and visibility of underrepresented groups, programs promoting equity and inclusion, and diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings or learning opportunities. The grantmaking process is guided by a diverse advisory committee to ensure community-centered decision making. --- ## Due Dates - February 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026 - August 1, 2026 - November 1, 2026 Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed quarterly. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant request: $2,500 per organization per calendar year. - This amount can be split across multiple grants (e.g., $1,000 in spring + $1,500 in fall). - **Exceptions for schools:** Individual school groups, classrooms, clubs, or sports teams may each receive up to $2,500 per calendar year, provided that one or more students are involved in the application process. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be a nonprofit, educational, governmental, or Tribal entity located in: - Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, or Leelanau Counties, **or** - The sovereign nation of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. - **Not open to individuals.** - Priority is given to organizations led by or serving people of color (including Black and Indigenous communities), LGBTQ+, immigrant, neurodiverse, veteran, and/or disability community members. - For school-based applications, student involvement in the grant application is required. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the [online grants portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/poqdhY). - Applicants may submit either: - A written application, **or** - A video application (up to 5 minutes), addressing specific DEI-related questions. - All applicants must create or log into a portal account and provide basic organizational information. - Applications should include: - Organizational information and DEI context - Project summary, intended beneficiaries, collaboration details - Impact on DEI, intended outcomes, and success metrics - Requested amount (up to $2,500/year) - Total project budget and other funding sources, if applicable - Final reports are required within a year of receiving funds. --- ## Additional Information - Grant decisions are made by a Fund Advisory Committee with diverse community representation. - All awards are subject to approval by the Foundation's Board of Directors before funds are released. - Priority is given to organizations hiring community members of color to facilitate DEI trainings. --- ## External Links - [Program Details & FAQ](https://www.gtrcf.org/grants/diversity-equity-inclusion-grants.html) - [Online Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/poqdhY) - [Written Application Link](https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/fXVD8M) - [Video Application Link](https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/3ibDZg) - [About the Foundation](https://www.gtrcf.org/about/) - [Contact Page](https://www.gtrcf.org/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | |--------------------------------|------------------------------------|-----------------------------| | Gina Thornbury, Senior Manager of Community Impact | gthornbury@gtrcf.org | (231) 935-4066 ext. 107 | | General Grants Support | grants@gtrcf.org | (231) 935-4066 |75:T486,## Grant Eligibility Requirements **Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Grants — Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation** --- ### Organization Type - Only nonprofit, educational, governmental, or Tribal entities may apply. - **Individuals cannot apply** — this grant is explicitly not open to individual researchers or persons. ### Geographic/Institutional - Applicant organization must be located in one of the following: Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, or Leelanau Counties (Michigan), **or** within the sovereign nation of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. ### Prior Funding / Proposal Limits - An organization may not receive more than $2,500 total from this grant program within a single calendar year (across all applications combined). - **Exception for schools:** Individual school groups, classrooms, clubs, or sports teams are each eligible for up to $2,500 per calendar year — meaning multiple units within one school can each receive up to $2,500 independently. ### Other Eligibility Requirements - For school-based applications, at least one student must be involved in submitting the grant application.76:T869,Funder: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation Due Dates: February 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | August 1, 2026 | November 1, 2026 Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per organization per calendar year (exceptions for schools; see details below). 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