(These two ideas did not win the $500, but they were too good not to share and invite you, the community to get involved or support them. Shea and myself (Chelsea) will be offering some coaching and consulting to help them go for it) -BIG IDEA #2: Joy 2 Ride from Carol M. Kraak To get people out on the trail that have limitations that don't allow them to walk or bike the Betsie Valley Trail … [Read more...]
GRANT WINNER #14 MAY 2019
THE WINNERS!!: Joseph Beyer, Nick Loud and Chris Loud THE BIG IDEA: Northern Michigan Haiku Roadshow! I have permission to do a Northern Michigan version of a fascinating and simple public art project called The Haiku Roadsign. We will create a portable roadside-sign with a series of Haiku poems, curated from submissions by local writers, and managed by The Boardman Review literary journal. … [Read more...]
GRANT WINNER #13! Amalia Fernand
Amalia Fernand - THE BIG IDEA: Michigan Wildlife: A Coloring Field Guide includes 31 animals, 20 activities, Michigan species checklists, and a 150 word ecological term glossary. Animals in the book have two coloring pages that include track and scat measurements, range maps, diet, habitat, and life-cycle information. This book is designed to spread awareness about native wildlife to children … [Read more...]
GRANT WINNER #12! October 2018
DAVID LEITH THE IDEA: To open a Tree Tent Experience Camp in our area. To create an Eco-Retreat for people to reconnect to themselves through nature, and rediscover their playful, adventurous spirit by camping in a portable treehouse in the forest. A space for people to get out & up (in trees), and see the world around them from a new perspective. It would be the first Tentsile Experience … [Read more...]
GRANT WINNER! May 2018
SHELLI DIFRANCO THE GOOD IDEA: I will start a small consulting business that helps expecting and new parents be confident with breastfeeding and cloth diapering. HOW DOES IT MAKE YOU COME ALIVE? This idea ignites me! I have two kids under the age of three. I struggled to find local, in-person resources on these topics and want to make it easier for other parents to try - and be successful with … [Read more...]
Good Idea Grant January 2018!
GOOD IDEA GRANT WINNER JANUARY 2018: Amber Coulter! She has come to all 10 events and has never really had the opportunity to make her ideas happen- until now! Here are the requirements we are looking for in every pitch: 1. You must be present at the Fulfillament event. 2. Your idea must bring out your unique value 3. Your idea must be personally fulfilling (makes you COME ALIVE!) 4. Your … [Read more...]
#9 GOOD IDEA WINNER: Luke Broyles
- Name: Luke Broyles Student at Interlochen Center for the Arts - THE BIG IDEA: My idea is for a short narrative film that encapsulates the experiences of someone with Alzheimers/Dementia. The film would attempt to represent the emotions that patients and their loved ones experience. This short film would be under 10 minutes long, but would aim to give an understandable perspective to such a … [Read more...]
#8 Grant Runner Up: Casey Petz!
This $250 runner up grant is sponsored (and chosen!) by The Workshop Brewing Co. Thank you Workshop for not only being our host, but for the good work you do in our community and sticking to your manifesto of "Nature, Community, Craft" in all you do! - NAME: Casey Petz - THE BIG IDEA: To connect those that feel a calling to the majestic inland sea that we know as Grand Traverse Bay with a … [Read more...]
Fulfillament #8 Grant Winner: Kristin Cassle
FULFILLAMENT # 8 GRANT WINNER: Kristin Cassle THE BIG IDEA: My big idea is to have a natural dye studio utilizing local botanical dye plants and common things most people might discard, rusted and old metals for instance can create surprising patterns, hues, and designs. Onion skins, considered to be obsolete impart golden hues. Grape must from wine making can create beautiful magentas and deep … [Read more...]
Fulfillament #7 Grant winner: Kate Thornhill
Fulfillment #7 GOOD IDEA grant winner: Kate Thornhill OVERVIEW LEO CREEK PRESERVE is a nine acre parcel on the Leelanau Trail in the Village of Suttons Bay, accessible by walking south from the Fourth St trailhead. I am in the incubator stage of creating an outdoor education environment there. In addition to working the land, I am preparing a number of programs and curriculums for kids and … [Read more...]
9-22-16 Fulfillament Grant Winner
- NAME: Lisa Maxbauer Price, journalist and author of Squash Boom Beet (the local farm food book) - THE BIG IDEA: I'd like to create an annual event called the "ReadLocal" Riot. I want to bring together the largest ever collection of local book authors to celebrate and showcase their work with their community. A “riot” can mean “an impressively large and varied display of something.” This would … [Read more...]
May 2016 GRANT WINNERS: Carol Greilick, Shen Chefalo, Cathy Anthofer-Fialon, Jennifer Hutchinson
5-4-16 GRANT WINNERS: Carol Greilick, Shen Chefalo, Cathy Anthofer-Fialon, Jennifer Hutchinson THE BIG IDEA: We are in the process of building a coalition around building resilience in those affected by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). There are many agencies in the community doing the important work of addressing the needs of individuals. However, we have not engaged in conversation … [Read more...]
January 2016 GRANT WINNERS: Sarah Hunt and Jala Wharton
Fulfillament is a storytelling event where five local business community members take the stage and tell how they found fulfillment in their journey- thier inside story. Each storyteller issues a challenge for the audience to do something to find fulfillment in their own lives. This event awards a $500 grant to an audience member with a good idea that needs some help to get it moving. 1-16 … [Read more...]