Projects with a total need over $10,000 are now eligible to apply, as this threshold has shifted from a strict cap to a priority preference. You'll also find new clarifications in the guidelines stating that funds can cover operational needs, direct services, capital, and equipment.
Funder: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round) | Awards issued monthly (around the 15th)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per request; total pool $60,000/year; organizations may submit multiple requests annually.
Summary: Rapid, flexible grants for urgent, unforeseen needs of organizations in the Grand Traverse region, with priority for requests under $10,000.
Key Information: For urgent, time-sensitive needs outside regular budgets; eligible counties only.