The Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation awarded $394,051 in grants to 67 organizations across Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau Counties and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.

 “These grant awards would not be possible without the important work of our grant partners across the region and the investment of our donor partners,” David Mengebier, President and CEO of the Community Foundation, said in a statement. “These grants show the difference we can make in our communities when we work together.”

Examples of grants awarded during the year-end season include:

· $18,510 to Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan to support strengthening young people and their communities through the YouthWork Conservation Corps.

· $2,500 to Experiential Ink to support Camp4All, a summer camp for LGBTQ+ youth.

· $10,750 to Inland Seas Education Association for their environmental education programs.

· $7,500 to Michael’s Place to provide a safe space and healthy healing for bereaved youth.

· $11,037 to Traverse Area Public Schools for various classroom projects, school programs, and student clubs.

· $8,000 to Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center for child abuse prevention and education.

· $19,344 to Women’s Resource Center for their emergency shelter program.

 To view all year-end grant awards, visit the Community Foundation’s website.