Traverse City Rotary - Goodworks Grants

Since 1942, proceeds from the Traverse City Rotary Club’s Rotary Show have funded the GOOD WORKS Fund, which supports projects that address unmet needs in our area. The GOOD WORKS Committee accepts grant requests from local community organizations for projects and initiatives, primarily in Grand Traverse County. Since the inaugural Rotary Show, Rotarians continue their tradition of hard work, creative thinking and dedication towards raising cash to reinvest in our community/region with the sole purpose of distinguishing our area as special place to live.

The GOOD WORKS Fund committee has prioritized areas for funding. They are:

Arts and culture
Basic human needs
Environment
Families
Health and safety
Recreation
Seniors
Youth

What does funding from the GOOD WORKS Fund cover? Things like capital expenditures, equipment, one-time special opportunities or events, participation fees, sponsorships and new projects. The broader the impact of the project to our area, the more favorable review it will receive from the GOOD WORKS Committee. The grants do not fund 100 percent of a project's cost. Applicants are encouraged to have alternative or additional funding sources in place prior to applying.

GOOD WORKS Grant Information:

For more information about the Good Works program or for questions about your application, please contact Chuck Downey, chair of the Good Works Fund committee, at 231-938-9822 or cdowney@chartermi.net.

GOOD WORKS Grant Application Guidelines

GOOD WORKS Grant Cycles

GOOD WORKS Grant Application Form

Previous Grant Awards:

Outreach Fund Grants 2006-2007

Outreach Fund Grants 2007-2008

Outreach Fund Grants 2008-2009

Outreach Fund Grants 2009-2010