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

October 2026 (application window closes; projected)

$2,320 available; typical awards range from $250–$2,000 (amounts may vary annually)

Supports environmental education projects benefiting Benzie County residents to foster community awareness and stewardship.

--- ## Description The John N. Barnes Environmental Education Endowment provides grant funding to support environmental education activities that specifically benefit residents of Benzie County, Michigan. The endowment aims to foster environmental awareness and stewardship through educational programs, initiatives, and experiences that build a more informed and engaged community around environmental issues. Grants are intended to empower organizations to create impactful educational opportunities that promote understanding and care for the natural environment. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated full application deadline; projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Total available funding: $2,320 (amount may vary each cycle) - Typical award size: $250–$2,000 per project --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants include organizations serving Benzie County residents and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. - Applicants must propose projects or programs that provide environmental education to Benzie County residents. - Individuals are not eligible to apply. - Projects must align with the endowment’s focus on environmental education and stewardship. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the [Grants Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=gtrcf). - Applicants must complete a brief eligibility quiz to determine qualification for the endowment. - A separate application is required for each eligible grant opportunity. - Application materials must describe how the project aligns with the Foundation’s vision for healthy, resilient, thriving communities and may be asked to address objectives from the [Regional Scorecard](https://nwmicommunitydevelopment.org/scorecard/). - Final reports are required within one year of receiving funding. --- ## Additional Information - Grants are awarded through the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation’s fall grant cycle. - Awarded funds cannot be used for work completed prior to the grant award. - Save your work in the portal regularly to avoid losing progress. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Application Instructions](https://www.gtrcf.org/grants/fall-grants.html) - [Endowment Fund Details](https://www.gtrcf.org/give/our-funds.html/81/) - [Grants Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=gtrcf) - [Regional Scorecard](https://nwmicommunitydevelopment.org/scorecard/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |---------------------|-----------------------------|----------------| | Grants Team | [grants@gtrcf.org](mailto:grants@gtrcf.org) | 231-935-4066 | | General Inquiries | [info@gtrcf.org](mailto:info@gtrcf.org) | 231-935-4066 |

John N. Barnes Environmental Education Endowment

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