Paul E. Trapp Endowment Grant
Trapp Grant Applications are now available! If your congregation is in Northern Michigan, you are invited to apply for a grant from the Paul E. Trapp estate.
The endowment was created from a bequest to support “people-orientated” ministry in the northern parts of the North/West Lower Michigan Synod. The Sunrise and Traverse conferences as well as the northern part (north of M-61) of the Bay Conference make up the service area for the Trapp Grant.
Each year a committee reviews grant applications and uses fund distribution earnings to fulfill grant requests. Grant requests are typically funded for $1,500 to $2,000 depending on how many applications are received.
The Trapp Grant Committee approves various Northern Michigan ministry projects, including but not limited to:
- VBS Camps
- Food/Paper Pantries
- Coats for Kids/Coat Closets
- Community Meals
- Supporting Families in Need
Grant applications for the 2026 calendar year are due by DECEMBER 20th for committee review. Funds will be disbursed by the end of January 2026. Any questions or submissions may be directed to communication@mittensynod.org.
Download the Trapp Grant application here!