Youth Endowment Grants
Forecasted
Youth Endowment Grants from the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation fund innovative, youth-driven programs addressing needs identified by local youth in five northwest Michigan counties.
Funder: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per county; organizations may apply to multiple counties. Total pool: ~$147,980/year ($29,596/county, projected).
Summary: Supports innovative, youth-driven programs addressing needs identified by local youth in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau Counties.
Description
This grant program provides funding for organizations serving youth in northwest Michigan, focusing on projects and programs that respond directly to needs identified by local youth. The initiative is guided by Youth Advisory Councils (YACs) comprised of high school students from the five-county region, ensuring that funding decisions reflect youth perspectives and priorities. Grants are intended to support positive developmental opportunities, innovative ideas, and community-supported efforts that fill gaps in youth services.
