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Michigan Business and Commerce Grants

Explore 46 grant opportunities

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

Application Deadline

Jul 16, 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
Village of Brooklyn Facade Improvement Grant Program
$1,000
Village of Brooklyn
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to commercial property owners and tenants in the Village of Brooklyn to improve the exteriors of their buildings, enhancing the area's visual appeal and economic vitality.

Community Development
Individuals
Rural Readiness Grant Program 2025
$50,000
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jun 9, 2025

This funding initiative provides up to $50,000 to support capacity-building projects in rural Michigan communities, focusing on local solutions for infrastructure, housing, workforce, and other development needs.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Michigan Innovation Fund Program
$1,000,000
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

May 30, 2025

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit venture funds and higher education institutions in Michigan to support early-stage investments in local startups, particularly in high-tech sectors, while promoting geographic equity and reinvestment in the community.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
2025 Underserved Value-Added and Regional Food Systems Grant Program
$100,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding to support projects that enhance Michigan's food and agriculture sector, particularly focusing on underserved communities through initiatives like urban agriculture, food processing, and improved access to healthy foods.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
Small Business Support Direct Grant Program
Contact for amount
20Fathoms
Private

Application Deadline

May 25, 2025

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to startups and small businesses in Northwest Michigan for purchasing essential assets that will help them grow and improve their operations.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Flint Small Business Rescue Fund Grant
$20,000
City of Flint
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This initiative provides one-time reimbursement grants to small businesses in Flint, Michigan, to help them recover from the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Community Development
City or township governments
Residential Properties in Michigan
$10,000
Alpena Downtown Development Authority
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This program provides funding to property owners in Alpena's downtown district for significant improvements to the exterior of residential and commercial buildings, enhancing the area's historical charm and visual appeal.

Community Development
City or township governments
Commercial & Mixed-Use Properties Grant
$10,000
Alpena Downtown Development Authority
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to commercial and mixed-use property owners in Alpena to support significant exterior renovations that enhance the historical character and visual appeal of downtown buildings.

Community Development
City or township governments
Small Businesses in Kalamazoo
$25,000
City of Kalamazoo
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support small, for-profit businesses in Kalamazoo that are located in traditional downtown areas and are looking to grow or enhance their operations.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Rotary Club of Mt. Pleasant Grant
$3,000
Rotary Club of Mt. Pleasant
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides funding for new community projects that benefit residents of Isabella County, specifically targeting 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, and local government entities.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Moving Flint Forward Grant
$10,000
Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance, in collaboration with General Motors (GM)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This program provides funding to small businesses in Flint, particularly minority-owned ones, to support their growth and revitalization efforts in the community.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
2025 Façade Improvement Grant Program
$30,000
City of Lansing
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Lansing businesses for improving the exterior appearance and structural integrity of their buildings, enhancing the overall streetscape and inviting more customers.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Match on Main Grant Program
$25,000
City of Cadillac
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 7, 2025

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This program provides up to $25,000 in reimbursement funding to support new or expanding businesses in Cadillac's designated districts, aimed at stimulating growth and revitalizing commercial spaces.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Michigan Agriculture Exporter of the Year 2025
Contact for amount
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This award recognizes Michigan-based companies in the food, agriculture, and forest products sectors that have successfully expanded their export activities, contributing to job creation and economic growth in the state.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Hotel/Motel Funds for Arts and Tourism in Michigan
$10,000
Arts Council of Greater Lansing
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Michigan-based nonprofit organizations in promoting cultural activities that attract out-of-county visitors to Ingham County, enhancing tourism through advertising and promotional projects.

Arts
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Environment & Land Use Grant
Contact for amount
Charlevoix County Community Foundation (C3F)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government units, and educational institutions that promote environmental education, protection, and sustainability in Charlevoix County and the Lake Charlevoix Watershed.

Environment
City or township governments
Arts & Culture Cycle
Contact for amount
Charlevoix County Community Foundation (C3F)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and government units in Charlevoix County to promote arts, music, history, and culture, enhancing the community's quality of life.

Arts
Nonprofits
Rural Task Force Program
Contact for amount
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This program provides funding to rural counties in Michigan for transportation projects that improve road networks and public transit infrastructure, benefiting local governments and transit agencies in areas with populations under 400,000.

Transportation
County governments
Michigan Health Endowment Fund 2025 Capacity Building Grants
$200,000
Michigan Health Endowment Fund
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Michigan-based nonprofits, tribal organizations, and local governments in strengthening their operational capacity or collaborative health initiatives to better serve their communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits