[Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation](https://www.phsacf.org)

February 2027 (projected)

Up to $128,000 total available; typical awards $10,000–$30,000; project period up to 20 months

Supports projects to enhance, restore, and protect Little Traverse Bay in alignment with the EPA-approved watershed management plan.

--- ## Description This annual grant program funds projects that enhance, restore, and protect the waters of Little Traverse Bay for current and future generations. Grants support work aligned with the objectives of the Little Traverse Bay Watershed Management Plan, which is updated and approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency every ten years. Eligible projects include invasive species control, stormwater runoff management, shoreline restoration, and public education related to bay protection. Since its establishment in 2010, the fund has awarded over $460,000 to local organizations. --- ## Due Dates - February 2027: Application deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Approximately $128,000 total available per cycle (recent year example) - No minimum or maximum award; typical grants range from $10,000 to $30,000 - Project duration: Up to 20 months per award --- ## Eligibility - 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools - Projects must serve the Little Traverse Bay watershed (primarily Emmet County, but eligible projects in Charlevoix County are considered) - Proposed work must address at least one objective from the current Little Traverse Bay Watershed Management Plan - Funding is for future activities only (no reimbursement for work already completed) --- ## Application Process - Interested applicants must first inquire with the Community Foundation before submitting an application - Contact Jake Myers at [jmyers@phsacf.org](mailto:jmyers@phsacf.org?subject=Inquiry%20-%20Little%20Traverse%20Bay%20Protection%20and%20Restoration%20Grants) or call 231-348-5820 to discuss project ideas and receive application guidance - Applications are submitted directly to the Community Foundation - If awarded, grantees have up to 20 months to complete the project, with a final report due at project end --- ## Additional Information - Most grants focus on Emmet County, but Charlevoix County watershed projects are eligible - Applicants should consult the current Little Traverse Bay Watershed Management Plan; contact the foundation if you need a copy - Grants do not cover retroactive expenses --- ## External Links - [Little Traverse Bay Protection and Restoration Fund Grant Program Page](https://www.phsacf.org/grants/what-we-fund/little-traverse-bay-protection-and-restoration-fund-grants) - [Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation Homepage](https://www.phsacf.org) - [Contact Page for the Foundation](https://www.phsacf.org/about/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |-------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------| | Jake Myers | [jmyers@phsacf.org](mailto:jmyers@phsacf.org?subject=Inquiry%20-%20Little%20Traverse%20Bay%20Protection%20and%20Restoration%20Grants) | 231-348-5820 |

Little Traverse Bay Protection and Restoration Fund

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