John N. Barnes Environmental Education Endowment
Forecasted
John N. Barnes Environmental Education Endowment supports organizations’ environmental education projects and programs to benefit Benzie County residents through the Foundation’s Fall Grants program.
Funder: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,320 total available; typical awards of $250–$2,000
Summary: Supports environmental education activities benefiting Benzie County residents through the Foundation’s Fall Grants program.
Key Information: Eligible applicants are organizations serving Benzie County and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
Description
The John N. Barnes Environmental Education Endowment supports environmental education activities for Benzie County residents. Administered by the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation through its Fall Grants program, the endowment directs funding toward projects and programs focused on environmental education for this community. Organizations serving Benzie County and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians are eligible to apply.
The Foundation also follows up with grant partners about the work supported. Partners are invited to share project or program outcomes through a final report, helping the Foundation understand results and communicate successes to supporters, community partners, and the public.
