Marihuana Funds Applications

2025 Awards


OrganizationProjectAward
Conservation Resource Alliance
Restoring Mitchell Creek
$80,000
Friends of Grand Traverse Conservation District
Ottaway Crossing Footbridge
$50,000
Grand Traverse County Economic Development Corporation
Land Use and Community Planning Project
$20,000
Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region
Habitat Housing at Carriage Commons
$50,000
Homestretch Nonprofit Housing
Fern Street Duplexes
$50,000
Housing North - Northwest Michigan Rural Housing Partnership
Grand Traverse Home Share Network-Start Up Support
$25,000
Norte Youth Cycling
The Norte Hub & Headquarters
$50,000
Peace Ranch
Peace Ranch Rustic Retreat Therapy Center
$25,000
ROCK of Kingsley Youth Center
YOU Matter-Afterschool Holistic Programming
$25,000
Salvation Army Traverse City Corps
Salvation Army Hope on Wheels: Emergency Disaster Support Program
$25,000
SEEDS Ecology and Education Centers
SEEDS EcoCorps serving County Parks: Creating Jobs through County Asset Enhancement
$25,000
TART Trails
Trailblazing Tomorrow
$25,000
Women's Resource Center
Helen's House: A Community Investment in Safe Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence
$50,000


Overview


Introduction: Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act

Grand Traverse County annually receives funds generated from adult use marihuana businesses operating in the County. The Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Initiated Law 1 of 2018, imposes certain taxes and fees on adult-use marihuana facilities. The Michigan Department of Treasury distributes fifteen percent of the revenue to counties in which a marihuana microbusiness or marihuana retail establishment is located. 

Grand Traverse County Marihuana Revenue Funds Spending Plan

This plan is intended to guide the Board of Commissioners (BOC) for the future expenditure of marihuana funds that the Michigan Department of Treasury distributes on an annual basis. This plan provides a strategy and process for use of funds for internal or operational purposes, and to support County service providers. This plan includes an overview, description of the development of this plan, the purpose or use of funds, and the method for disbursing funds through an application and award process.

Press Releases

August 8, 2025: GT County Marihuana Funds Application to Open in September

September 2, 2025: Area Organizations Invited to Apply for Funding

October 22, 2025: Review Underway for Marihuana Revenue Applications


Application Information


Applications were available September 2 through October 1, 2025 and are now CLOSED.


Applications will ONLY be accepted online via the application portal during the open application window.

Marihuana Revenue Funds are intended to support the County’s mission and vision in delivering quality services through collaboration and innovation. Applications will be evaluated primarily on how well they align with the County’s 2024–2027 Strategic Plan, along with other considerations.

Application Instructions - Please READ BEFORE APPLYING 


Preview Application Form - For viewing and preparation purposes only. Note this is NOT the official application, please do not submit this form.

Grand Traverse County 2024–2027 Strategic Plan Report

Marihuana Revenue Funds Application Scoring Matrix

County Administration hosted a virtual information session on Thursday August 28th to give everyone the opportunity to learn more about this program:

Slide Deck for 8-28-25 Webinar on Marihuana Funds

Recording of 8-28-25 Webinar on Marihuana Funds


Further Questions?


View the FAQ page.

Email us at funds@gtcountymi.gov.