Northwest Michigan Osteopathic Endowment
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Northwest Michigan Osteopathic Endowment supports medical professionals and community organizations through education, innovative health education or research, and programs addressing regional health needs.
Funder: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 total available; typical awards of $5,000–$15,000
Summary: Supports medical professionals’ education, innovative health education or research, and programs addressing community health needs in northwest Michigan.
Key Information: Applicants must serve one of five eligible northwest Michigan counties or the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
Description
The Northwest Michigan Osteopathic Endowment is administered by the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation through its Fall Grants program. It supports education for medical professionals, innovative health education or research, and programs that respond to community health needs. The opportunity connects professional learning and health research with community-focused programs serving the Foundation’s northwest Michigan region.
Applicants should consider how their proposed outcomes align with the endowment’s purpose and benefit the community. The Foundation’s grant review process also considers collaboration, the feasibility and sustainability of the project, equity and inclusion, and other funding being leveraged. Funded organizations submit a final report so the Foundation can understand outcomes and share project successes with supporters, community partners, and the public.
