The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Fund supports diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across the region, including primarily providing support for organizations led by community members of color, including Black and Indigenous people, as well as LGBTQ+, immigrant, neurodiverse, veteran, and/or disability community members.
Donor Name: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
State: Michigan
County: Antrim County (MI), Benzie County (MI), Chippewa County (MI), Grand Traverse County (MI), Kalkaska County (MI), Leelanau County (MI), Ottawa County (MI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/01/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Foundation also consider other partners, programs, trainings, and opportunities promoting equity and inclusion.
Foundation believes diversity encompasses, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, economic circumstances, zip code, age, health and ability status, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, resident or immigration status, national origin, veteran status, and religion.
Funding Information
Grant requests for up to $2,500 will be considered.
The Foundation funds
- General operating support for organizations led by community members of color, including Black and Indigenous people, as well as LGBTQ+, immigrant, neurodiverse, veteran, and/or disability community members.
- Events that increase awareness and provide education about communities of color, including Black and Indigenous people, as well as LGBTQ+, immigrant, neurodiverse, veteran, and/or disability communities.
- Efforts that increase the effectiveness, voice, and visibility of communities of color, including Black and Indigenous people, as well as LGBTQ+, immigrant, neurodiverse, veteran and/or disability communities.
- Programs or projects that promote equity and inclusion.
- DEI trainings or learning opportunities. Please note that priority will be given to organizations hiring a community member of color, including Black and Indigenous community members, to facilitate the training.
Eligibility Criteria
Nonprofit, educational, governmental, and Tribal entities across Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau Counties as well as the sovereign nation of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians are eligible to apply.
For more information, visit GTRCF.
