Richard V. and Kimiko O. Williams Endowment
Forecasted
Richard V. and Kimiko O. Williams Endowment supports organizations serving Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties with programs that advance Great Lakes maritime heritage, stewardship, and environmental conservation.
Funder: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards of $500–$2,500; $3,490 total available
Summary: Supports Great Lakes heritage, stewardship, and environmental conservation programs serving Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties.
Key Information: Applicants must serve Grand Traverse or Leelanau County, including the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
Description
The Richard V. and Kimiko O. Williams Endowment is administered by the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation through its Fall Grants program, in the Environment category. It supports programs and activities serving Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties that connect the region’s Great Lakes maritime heritage with stewardship and environmental conservation.
The endowment’s priorities include Great Lakes maritime heritage, history, and education; stewardship of the Great Lakes; and environmental conservation, education, and land use. Its scope encompasses educational activities related to maritime history as well as programs focused on the natural environment. Organizations can assess fit by considering both the communities their work serves and its alignment with these areas of support.
