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

October 2026 (application deadline for Fall Grants — Joan Rajkovich McGarry Family Education Endowment, projected)

$6,500 available; typical awards range from $500–$4,000 per grant

Supports nutrition and anti-obesity programs for school-aged children in Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties.

--- ## Description The Joan Rajkovich McGarry Family Education Endowment provides grant funding to support programs and activities focused on nutrition, with a particular emphasis on addressing obesity issues among school-aged children in Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties. The endowment aims to foster healthier communities by supporting initiatives that promote better nutrition and well-being for local youth. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (application deadline for Fall Grants — Joan Rajkovich McGarry Family Education Endowment, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Total funds available: $6,500 - Typical grant awards: $500–$4,000 per project --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants include organizations serving Grand Traverse or Leelanau Counties, including the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. - Projects must focus on nutrition and/or obesity issues among school-aged children in the specified counties. - 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, and local units of government are commonly eligible. - 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 complete an eligibility quiz to determine which grant opportunities they qualify for. - A separate application is required for each grant opportunity, including the Joan Rajkovich McGarry Family Education Endowment. - Applicants should describe how their project aligns with the vision for healthy, resilient, thriving communities and may be asked to reference objectives from the [Regional Scorecard](https://nwmicommunitydevelopment.org/scorecard/). - Final reports are required within a year of receiving a grant. --- ## Additional Information - Only new work is eligible; grants may not be used for work completed prior to the award. - Grant partners are expected to complete a final report within one year of funding. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Fall Grants – Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation](https://www.gtrcf.org/grants/fall-grants.html) - [Joan Rajkovich McGarry Family Education Endowment Fund Details](https://www.gtrcf.org/give/our-funds.html/80/) - [Grants Portal (Application)](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=gtrcf) - [Regional Scorecard](https://nwmicommunitydevelopment.org/scorecard/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-------------|----------------------------------------| | Email | [grants@gtrcf.org](mailto:grants@gtrcf.org) | | Phone | (231) 935-4066 | | Online Form | [Contact Page](https://www.gtrcf.org/contact/) |

Joan Rajkovich McGarry Family Education Endowment

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