The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians announced the distribution of $844,873 in gaming revenue allocation to local governments and school districts Friday. The 56 applicants received funding as part of the Tribe's two percent allocation, which takes place twice per year. More than 100 applications were submitted for funding this grant cycle.

The complete list of grant recipients is as follows:

2% List of Recipients, 2nd Half 2016

Gov’t to Gov’t Agreement - Antrim County
Prisoner Housing Contract.
$ 12,775.00

Gov’t to Gov’t Agreement - Benzie County
Prisoner Housing Contract.
$ 19,162.50 

Gov’t to Gov’t Agreement - Charlevoix County
Prisoner Housing Contract.
$ 12,775.00 

Gov’t to Gov’t Agreement - Leelanau County
Prisoner Housing Contract.
$ 63,875.00 

Acme Township
Funding for necessary engineering work to construct the Acme Connector Trail; connecting the TART Trail to the Grand Traverse Town Center development, Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, and points along the way.
$ 15,000.00 

Bay Area Transportation Authority
Funding to increase transportation to the senior and disabled population of Leelanau County, and better connect to the resources in Grand Traverse County.
$ 33,200.00 

Beaver Island Emergency Services Authority
Funding for the purchase of a new Rapid Response Vehicle that will allow Beaver Island EMS to put a paramedic on-scene within a short period of time when a call is dispatched from 911.
$ 20,246.73 

Benzie County Emergency Management
Funding to purchase 800MHz mobile and portable radios for use by corrections personnel so they can stay in contact with central dispatch and the correction’s control center.
$ 14,793.63 

Benzonia Township
Funding for the Benzie Area Christian Neighbors’ food, clothing, education, transportation, and other assistance program.
$ 5,000.00

Benzie County Sheriff’s Office
Funding for body armor and protective Kevlar helmets.
$ 24,000.00 

Boyne City Public Schools
Funding for the Middle School’s “Gardening Program.”
$ 5,000.00 

Cedar Area Fire and Rescue
Funding for new, high tech, battery-operated hydraulic tools, commonly known as “jaws of life” – a critical piece of equipment to be used by the Fire Department and EMS.
$ 8,000.00 

Charlevoix Montessori Academy for the Arts
Funding for the Native American “Tutoring Program.”
$ 14,000.00 

City of Boyne City
Funding for the Boyne Area Free Clinic, Inc., which provides free care for the uninsured and underinsured residents of Northern Michigan.
$ 10,000.00

City of Charlevoix
Funding for the Joppa House Ministry program that addresses homelessness and underemployment.
$ 5,000.00 

City of Charlevoix
Funding for the Recreation Department of the City of Charlevoix to provide scholarships of various recreational programs (summer camp, ski/snowboard lessons, flag football, tennis lessons and t-ball) to qualifying children.
$ 2,000.00 

City of Charlevoix
Funding for the Third Day Fellowship’s “Emergency Homeless Shelter Program” for women and children on a short-term basis during the cold winter months.
$ 2,000.00 

City of Frankfort
Funding for the purchase of “Armor Express Concealable Kevlar Vests.”
$ 2,400.00

East Bay Ambulance
Funding for the purchase of a “Power Load Hydraulic Lift System” that supports the cot, with a patient secured to it, during loading and unloading operations from the ambulance .
$ 10,000.00

Elk Rapids Public Schools
Funding for “Project Graduation” for an all-night alcohol and drug free celebration on the night of graduation for the graduating class.
$ 4,350.00

Elk Rapids Township Fire Department
Funding for a local training facility for first responders to train for situations they are likely to encounter while serving in their community.
$ 14,000.00

Elmwood Township Fire and Rescue
Funding for the purchase of a “Thermal Imaging Camera and necessary accessories.”
$ 7,694.00 

Fife Lake Emergency Management Services
Funding for a combination tool that will be used to extricate patients from vehicles involved in traffic collisions where access to the patient needs to be made by forcing open a door.
$ 19,058.23 

Fife Lake Village and Fife Lake Township
Funding for a “joint sidewalk project” for the community, which will provide a safe walkway to three major businesses on the north end of the community, and to parallel the ideals of the designated “Trails Town.”
$ 22,681.00

Forest Area High School
Funding for the school’s “SEEDS Youth Conservation Corp Program” that provides job training that’s focused on the youth from Grand Traverse and Forest Area Schools to work on stream structures, erosion control, canoe/kayak launch and access sites, etc.
$ 5,000.00 

Glen Lake Fire Department
Funding for the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment, personal rescue tools, field guides, and a personal bag to store it in to be carried on a daily basis on every emergency call.
$ 9,988.55 

Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners
Funding for Cherryland Humane Society’s low cost spay/neuter program available in the Grand Traverse/Leelanau County area.
$ 13,637.31

Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners
Funding for the Child and Family Services of Northwest Michigan’s “Safe Haven Program.”
$ 15,781.62

Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners
Funding for the Child and Family Services of Northwest Michigan’s “Third Level Crisis Program” to help provide 24-hour crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
$ 19,418.94 

Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners
Funding for the “Conservation Resource Alliance” for 2017 priority projects on watersheds to support fish habitat, road crossing improvements, tree/shrub planting and other wildlife habitat projects.
$ 25,000.00 

Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners
Funding for “Dann’s House” which assists homeless people who suffer from alcohol disorders.
$ 15,000.00

Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners
Funding for “Father Fred Foundation” to meet the needs of the local area regarding food, utility assistance, and housing needs.
$ 30,850.00 

Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners
Funding for the “Goodwill Street Outreach Program” that serves the homeless.
$ 25,000.00 

Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners
Funding for the Parks and Recreation for the Natural Education Reserve (NER) for signage on the NER property, in connection with the River Restoration Project that will help to direct and inform the public.
$ 10,000.00 

Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners
Funding for the Parks and Recreation for trail development of the 2016-17 Strategic Plan of Grand Traverse County, specifically, for the Medalie Roadside Park’s role in the overall trail design and plans.
$ 15,000.00 

Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners
Funding for the Sheriff’s Department to replace the Triumph 235 boat motor.
$ 16,918.00 

Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners
Funding for the “Great Lakes Children’s Museum” to sustain and develop new educational programming through engaging interactive exhibits at the Great Lakes Children’s Museum.
$ 6,400.00 

Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners
Funding for “Homestretch Depot Neighborhood Project,” which will provide affordable homes for the workforce in Traverse City.
$ 5,000.00 

Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners
Funding for “Michigan Indian Legal Services” for quality legal assistance to indigent individuals to ensure that parent’s rights are upheld in GTB’s child welfare court system.
$ 10,000.00

Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners
Funding for “Project Cherry Tree” for Part B to raise the veteran issues initiatives to the next level.
$ 27,000.00 

Grand Traverse Metro Emergency Services Authority
Funding for the “Safe Neighborhood’s Program” which provides/installs smoke alarms and safety education to its community members of Acme, East Bay, and Garfield Townships.
$ 5,000.00 

Leelanau County Board of Commissioners
Funding that will support Mid-Michigan Honor Flight, with their mission of sending Michigan Veterans on a free trip to Washington, D.C. to see the memorials built to honor their service and sacrifices.
$ 5,000.00 

Leelanau County Board of Commissioners
Funding for “Leelanau Christian Neighbors” which will focus on the needs of senior citizens in Leelanau County.
$ 20,00.00 

Leland Township Harbor
Funding for the annual maintenance dredging of Leland harbor.
$ 25,000.00

Long Lake Township Fire Rescue Department
Funding to secure equipment necessary to purchase a new extrication tool.
$ 5,000.00 

Milton Township Fire Department
Funding to purchase two (2) Argus MI-320 Thermal Imaging Cameras, which are used to see through smoke and locate victims in a fire.
$ 8,000.00 

Northwestern Michigan College
Funding for the “Native American Student Programs.”
$ 25,000.00 

Suttons Bay Bingham Fire and Rescue
Funding to purchase an “e700 ventilator” that is used for controlled ventilation for resuscitation and patient transport.
$ 26,899.98 

Suttons Bay Public Schools
Funding for the “Yellow Bus Program.”
$ 40,000.00

Suttons Bay Public Schools
Funding for an “Alternative Education Class” for the lower elementary school.
$ 38,553.03

Traverse Bay Intermediate School District
Funding for the “Junior Achievement Program” which fosters work-readiness, entrepreneurships, and financial literacy skills, and experiential learning to inspire kids to dream big and reach their full potential.
$ 10,400.00

Traverse Bay Intermediate School District
Funding for “Michael’s Place” which provides support and advocacy for children, teens, and adults grieving the death of a loved one and educates the community about the impact of grief.
$ 36,340.00

Traverse City Area Public Schools
Funding “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics Competition” which is a program that challenges high school students working with professional mentors to design and build a robot to compete in competitions that measure the effectiveness of each robot, the power of collaboration, and determination of students.
$ 5,000.00

Traverse City Area Public Schools
Funding for the Middle School’s “Anishinaabemowin (Native American ) Language Program,” which after students complete courses I, II, or III, students are able to attain high school credit for world language.
$ 25,000.00

Village of Central Lake
Funding to assist with purchasing upgrades to the existing VFW hall that’s located in the village for the spring/summer of 2017.
$ 7,000.00

Village of Lake Ann
Funding for renovations of the library that include a plan for a fenced patio in front of the library building that will comply with ADA requirements and make for a safe and easy entry.
$ 5,674.62