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Michigan Community Development Grants

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Land and Water Conservation Fund
$500,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local governments and state agencies in Michigan for developing public outdoor recreation facilities, such as parks and trails, to enhance community recreational opportunities.

Recreation
State governments
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program
$15,000,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This program provides matching funds to urban communities in Michigan for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas, focusing on economically disadvantaged and underserved populations.

Recreation
State governments
Fall Proactive Grant Program
$75,000
Superior Health Foundation (SHF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports health-focused projects in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, prioritizing initiatives that improve accessibility, behavioral health services, chronic disease prevention, and overall community health outcomes.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grant
$5,000
Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations, schools, and government agencies in Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, or Presque Isle County for innovative projects that benefit the community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
BCF Alamar Nonprofit Sustainability Grant
$75,000
Berrien Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This grant provides $75,000 over three years to a single nonprofit in Berrien County, Michigan, to enhance employee well-being and organizational sustainability through innovative projects.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
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
The Community Placemaking Grants program
$100,000
Project for Public Spaces
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofits and local governments to improve public spaces through community-driven projects that promote inclusivity and accessibility.

Community Development
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

Arts
Nonprofits
Eaton County Parks Community Grant Program
$400,000
Eaton County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Eaton County, Michigan, for projects that improve and develop parks and recreational spaces for community use.

Community Development
City or township governments
For Good Minor Grant
$1,500
Berrien Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This funding opportunity supports charitable and community-based projects in Berrien County, Michigan, providing resources to eligible nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities to enhance quality of life across various focus areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2024 Animal Welfare Fund Grants
Contact for amount
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports registered animal shelters in Michigan to enhance sterilization, adoption, and public education programs for dogs and cats, while ensuring compliance with state animal welfare laws.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyles Initiative
$500,000
Michigan Health Endowment Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits, local governments, and tribes in Michigan to improve nutrition and promote healthy lifestyles for children and seniors through initiatives focused on food access, physical activity, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Elementary School Program
Contact for amount
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This grant provides support to elementary school districts in Michigan to implement health-focused programs and policies that improve the well-being of children in communities facing significant economic and health disparities.

Community Development
City or township governments
Keweenaw Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
Keweenaw Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to various organizations in Michigan's Copper Country to address community needs, including historical preservation, environmental sustainability, and youth services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Zeeland BPW Community Grant Program
$25,000
Zeeland Board of Public Works (BPW)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations in Zeeland, Michigan, for projects that promote environmental stewardship, public safety, community enrichment, and educational advancement.

Community Development
City or township governments
William J. Deputy Endowment Fund
Contact for amount
Berrien Community Foundation (BCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in the Harbor Country region of Michigan for community improvement projects that enhance quality of life and infrastructure.

Community Development
City or township governments
Renewables Ready Communities Award
$3,000,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial incentives to Michigan municipalities that host or permit large-scale renewable energy projects, encouraging the adoption of wind, solar, and energy storage solutions.

Energy
City or township governments
Go Big Grant
$1,000,000
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This grant provides funding to colleges and nonprofit organizations to implement strategies that improve student success, reduce completion times, and close equity gaps in education.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education