Over 100 Scholarships Now Available
Jan 15, 2026
Looking for help with college or trade school costs? Over 100 scholarships are now open for students across our region! Apply by March 1.
GTR Community Foundation
About Us
Serving the community since 1992
The Community Foundation was founded over 30 years ago when a group of community champions came together around a vision to give back to our region then, now, and forever.
This vision lives on within our organization today. We continue engaging in collaborative leadership efforts; funding nonprofit, governmental, educational, and Tribal organizations; supporting local students; and building endowments that leave a lasting impression for generations to come.
Our Impact since 1992
The Numbers
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in gifts received from donor partners and supporters
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in grants & scholarships supporting local students and organizations
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in flexible, responsive grants from our Community Funds
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in impact investment loans supporting local businesses
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Our Programs & Initiatives
Community Development
As the convener of the Northwest Michigan Community Development Coalition, we provide leadership to more than 40 cross-sector partners working together to advance transformational change across economic, societal, and environmental issues.
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2026 Kalkaska Citizen and Business of the Year Nominations Open image
2026 Kalkaska Citizen and Business of the Year Nominations Open
Jan 5, 2026
Celebrate community excellence! Nominations are now open for Kalkaska’s 2026 Citizen and Business of the Year. Submit yours by Feb. 20 and join us April 21 for the 56th Annual Kalkaska Luncheon.
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Federal Funding Shocks: What Local Nonprofits Are Facing
Dec 23, 2025
Nonprofits across our region are sounding the alarm: federal funding cuts are driving housing insecurity, food shortages, and staff burnout. Explore the latest survey insights and what’s at stake for our communities.