Apply To Be This Year's CherryT Ball Drop Recipient

The CherryT Ball Drop, Traverse City’s signature New Year’s Eve celebration, is now accepting applications for its 2026 charitable recipient. Each year, proceeds from the CherryT Ball Drop benefit a local nonprofi working to combat food insecurity within the region.

Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving residents in the five-county area: Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Kalkaska, Benzie, and Antrim. The selected organization will receive funds raised through the event to help further their mission and expand their impact in the community.

Applications are open now and will close on Tuesday, September 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

CherryT Ball Drop Beneficiary Application

In addition to completing the online application, organizations must upload a one-page document outlining their mission, organization’s history, and how this gift would benefit their nonprofit while addressing food insecurity.

NonProfit Information

Name of NonProfit

NonProfit Tax ID

Upload your mission, history, and how this gift will help your nonprofit fight food insecurity.

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Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

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Address Line 2

City

State

Postal Code

Phone Number

Additional Information

Has your organization received fund from the CherryT Ball Drop before?

If yes, please indicate which years

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