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2025 Awards
| Organization | Project | Award |
|---|---|---|
| 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.