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Michigan grants for Private institutions of higher education

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Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund
$400,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects in Southeast Michigan that enhance community and ecosystem resilience through nature-based solutions, habitat restoration, and improved access to natural areas.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community and Youth Grants
Contact for amount
Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and local government entities in Emmet County, Michigan, to support projects that enhance the quality of life for residents across various community needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Chicago Region Food System Fund
$200,000
Chicago Region Food System Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in the greater Chicago area to strengthen the local food system through infrastructure improvements or policy advocacy focused on equity and sustainability.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Toledo Walleye Transportation Fund
$1,000
Greater Toledo Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance for transportation costs to help accredited schools and nonprofit organizations in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan take underserved youth to Toledo Walleye hockey and Mud Hens baseball games.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
$493,039
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 22, 2025

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for partners affiliated with the Great Lakes-Northern Forest CESU to conduct research that supports the restoration and management of coastal ecosystems in the Great Lakes Basin, focusing on issues like invasive species and nutrient dynamics.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
General Grant Request
Contact for amount
Delta Dental Foundation (DDF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions focused on improving oral health and dental education for underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Michigan Innovation Fund Program
$3,000,000
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 8, 2025

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to Michigan-based nonprofits and higher education institutions that assist startups, aiming to boost innovation and economic development in the state.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Invasive and Noxious Plant Management- Bureau wide
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofits for projects aimed at managing and controlling invasive and noxious plant species on public lands across the U.S.

Natural Resources
State governments
Investing in the Health of the Upper Peninsula in Michigan
$50,000
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Michigan's Upper Peninsula to improve health services and support for the region's aging population.

Health
Nonprofits
Boating Infrastructure Grants
Contact for amount
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Michigan municipalities and public entities for building and improving docking facilities for transient recreational boats, promoting public access and local economic growth.

Recreation
City or township governments
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps- Bureau wide
$210,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects that provide employment and training for young adults and veterans, helping them gain experience in environmental stewardship and resource management on public lands.

Natural Resources
State governments
Administration of Justice Grants Program
Contact for amount
Michigan State Bar Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 11, 2025

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that educate Michigan residents about their legal rights, enhance conflict resolution, and provide civil legal aid to underserved communities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
LGCF Community Fund
$30,000
Lifeline Grants Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit, educational, governmental, and Tribal organizations in five Michigan counties to enhance community wellbeing through flexible grants for operational support or specific projects.

Environment
Nonprofits
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Solar for All Pilot Program 2025
$8,875,000
Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 30, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to public and nonprofit organizations in Michigan to implement solar energy projects that benefit low-income households by reducing their energy costs and promoting equitable access to clean energy solutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Oral Health Access and Workforce Development
Contact for amount
Delta Dental Foundation (DDF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and North Carolina that are working to improve oral health access and equity, particularly for individuals with disabilities.

Health
Nonprofits
EmpowerMENt Grant Program
$15,000
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports programs in Washtenaw County that empower young Black males through education, mentorship, and vocational training to help them overcome systemic barriers and achieve their potential.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
R.E. Olds Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
R.E. Olds Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Lansing area for community-focused programs in education, youth and family services, animal welfare, and environmental initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Organizations in Charlevoix County
Contact for amount
Charlevoix County Community Foundation (C3F)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government units, and educational institutions serving residents of Charlevoix County, Michigan, for projects that address local needs and foster community collaboration and self-sufficiency.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Nextcycle Michigan Accelerator Program
Contact for amount
NextCycle Michigan
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2025

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This program provides funding and support to public and private organizations in Michigan that are working on innovative projects to enhance recycling, composting, and sustainable materials management.

Environment
Small businesses