John N. Barnes Environmental Education Endowment
Forecasted
John N. Barnes Environmental Education Endowment supports organizations serving Benzie County with funding for environmental education activities that benefit residents and honor Barnes’ local connection.
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 Benzie County-serving organizations and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
Description
The John N. Barnes Environmental Education Endowment is administered by the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation as part of its Fall Grants program. It supports environmental education activities for Benzie County residents, with a local focus on educational work about the environment that benefits people in the county.
The endowment was created and supported by friends and family of John N. Barnes, who died at age 24 and loved the beauty of Benzie County. It is a cause-based fund focused on education and the environment. Its grantmaking carries that connection to Benzie County forward by supporting environmental education for local residents.
