Genuine Leelanau Charitable Endowment
Forecasted
Genuine Leelanau Charitable Endowment supports children and families in need in Leelanau County by funding integrated arts and other projects focused on benefiting these local residents.
Funder: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $6,850 total available; typical awards of $500–$3,000
Summary: Supports integrated arts and other projects benefiting children and families in need in Leelanau County.
Key Information: Eligible applicants are Leelanau County-serving organizations and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
Description
The Genuine Leelanau Charitable Endowment supports integrated arts and other projects that benefit children and families in need in Leelanau County. Administered by the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation through its Fall Grants — Arts & Culture program, the endowment combines an arts-focused purpose with a local commitment to children and families.
Established in 2006 by Genuine Leelanau, the fund brings together donors with a shared interest in supporting Leelanau County. Its listed causes include arts and culture, community development, early childhood, education, food access, health and mental health, housing, human services, and youth development. The central funding priority is the benefit to local children and families in need.
