Land Use Conservation and Planning Endowment
This grant supports projects and research advancing sustainable land use planning and stewardship to promote conservation and resilient communities in the Grand Traverse region.
Funder: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (application window opens, projected) | October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$24,300 available; typical awards range from $1,000–$7,500 per project.
Summary: Supports projects focused on land use planning and stewardship to promote sustainable land management in the Grand Traverse region.
Key Information: For organizations serving Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau Counties, or the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians.
Description
The Land Use Conservation and Planning Endowment provides grant funding to support programs and projects that focus on land use planning or stewardship activities. The goal is to encourage thoughtful, sustainable management and conservation of land resources, fostering healthy, resilient, and thriving communities throughout the region. Supported activities may include educational seminars, school programs on environmental issues, assistance to local governments for conservation programs, watershed and wetlands conservation, and research into the economic, environmental, or social impacts of land use and conservation planning.
