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Michigan Business and Commerce Grants

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Michigan Agriculture Exporter of the Year
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
$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
2024 Façade Grant Program
Contact for amount
Gladstone Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to business owners in the Gladstone DDA district for improving the exterior appearance of their buildings, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the area.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Black History Makers Business Grant Program
$5,000
Citi Trends
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Nexteer Steering the Future Fund
$20,000
Saginaw Community Foundation (Nexteer Automotive)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Saginaw County, Michigan, to support innovative projects that enhance education, community development, and diversity while fostering economic growth and environmental stewardship.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
2024 NGLCC Community Impact Grant Program - Central Region
$25,000
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This program provides financial support to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, and bars to help them thrive and recover from challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Michigan Health Endowment Fund 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
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
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
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program
$475,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and USDA
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 17, 2024

This program provides funding to support businesses and organizations involved in processing, storing, and distributing locally produced food in Michigan, helping to strengthen the state's food supply chain.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
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
Sparking Change Grant
$10,000
USA for UNHCR
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This grant provides funding to empower community leaders who have experienced forced displacement, supporting innovative projects that foster collaboration and integration between refugees and local communities in select U.S. states.

Employment Labor and Training
County 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
Frontera Farmer Foundation Grant Program
$15,000
Frontera Farmer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small and mid-sized family farms in the Midwest that focus on sustainable practices and sell their products in the Chicago market.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
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
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
Facade Grant Program
$7,500
City of Newaygo
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 11, 2023

This program provides matching funds to commercial and mixed-use property owners and lessees in Newaygo's TIFA district for permanent improvements to their building facades.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Comcast RISE Program
Contact for amount
Comcast RISE
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides financial support and resources to small businesses in select U.S. cities that are committed to strengthening their communities and fostering economic growth.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
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