Michigan Community Development Grants

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects led by emerging leaders in Michigan's arts and culture sector, encouraging fresh ideas and approaches.

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Michigan's Upper Peninsula to fund projects that enhance the community's quality of life.

This program provides funding to K-12 schools and affiliated nonprofits in Michigan to promote safe and active transportation options for students, encouraging walking, biking, and rolling to school.

This grant provides funding for community programs held at specific Howard-named facilities in Berrien County, Michigan, benefiting local residents through educational, recreational, and cultural activities.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide career development programs for Black youth aged 14-24 in designated NBA markets.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based non-profit organizations to support projects that promote Japanese arts and culture, particularly in areas with limited access to such events.

This program provides funding to clinics in Michigan that offer free or low-cost medical, dental, and behavioral health services to uninsured and underinsured residents, helping them cover essential operational costs.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Northern Michigan that are led by or serve communities of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other marginalized groups to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

The Gratiot County Community Foundation in Michigan is accepting grant applications for projects that improve the quality of life in Gratiot County, focusing on areas such as community development, arts and culture, education, and health, with preference given to innovative, sustainable projects with wide-reaching benefits and strong local support.

The Minigrant Project Grant, facilitated by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC) in collaboration with Regional Regranting Agencies, is designed to support small-scale projects that promote public engagement, education, and access to arts and culture. This grant emphasizes the importance of local and regional arts initiatives, offering funding for a diverse range of projects including but not limited to performances, exhibitions, workshops, and community arts programs. Final reporting on programmatic and allowable financial activities is crucial for grant agreement monitoring, project evaluation, and research purposes. Failure to submit the final report by the specified due date may result in the forfeiture of remaining funds and impact eligibility for future awards.

Grant Opportunity: Parcel Assessment and Strategy Development for Permanent Preservation in the South Branch Flint River - Description: This grant opportunity supports a deeper analysis of two parcels totaling 1200 acres in the upper Flint River Basin. The analysis includes on-the-ground ecosystem assessment, habitat delineation, mapping, valuation/appraisal, title search, and overall environmental evaluation. The goal is to prepare for making an offer and potential campaign to acquire the properties or a conservation easement. - Eligibility: Open to organizations of all types across the USA seeking grant opportunities. Grant Opportunity: Shiatown Park Improvement Readiness - Description: This grant opportunity supports various improvements at Shiatown Park along the Shiawassee River. Funding will be used for wetlands determination and assessment, installation of park boundary and trail markers, historic interpretive signage, floodplain determination, and enhancing community resilience. - Eligibility: Open to organizations of all types across the USA seeking grant opportunities. Grant Opportunity: Gladwin City Park FAA Site Invasive Species Eradication and Habitat Restoration - Description: This grant opportunity supports the restoration and revitalization of a 1.3 acre section of land near Gladwin City Park. Funding will be used for invasive species eradication, habitat restoration, benches, plantings along the trail, interpretive signage, and educational components. - Eligibility: Open to organizations of all types across the USA seeking grant opportunities. (Note: The breakdowns for other grant opportunities are not included due to character limitations.)

The Category A Economic Development Road Projects grant, administered by the MDOT Office of Economic Development, aims to promote increased economic potential and improve quality of life by supporting job creation and retention in Michigan. The program funds transportation projects that enhance the network of highway services essential to economic competitiveness, improve accessibility to target industries, support private job-creating initiatives, and encourage economic development and redevelopment efforts. Eligible recipients include MDOT, county road commissions, and city and village street agencies. Projects must address transportation needs critical to economic development, relate to target industries such as agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, and more, create or retain permanent jobs, and have an immediate positive impact on local employment and the economy. Applications are accepted year-round, and funding decisions are made up to five times a year.

This program provides financial support to long-standing Detroit businesses that have been operating for at least 30 years and have significantly contributed to the community's culture and economy.

The Branch County Grant Program is offered by an undisclosed funding organization and aims to support projects that benefit organizations in Branch County. The program operates on a quarterly basis, with four competitive grant cycles per year. The grant committee reviews requests for proposals during each cycle, and funding proposals must be submitted by February 1, May 1, August 1, or November 1. It is important to note that availability for these grants may be limited. For further information and to apply, interested organizations should contact the funding organization directly using the provided contact information.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government units, and educational institutions in Charlevoix County that are working on projects related to arts, music, history, and culture.

The Manistee County Community Foundation is seeking applications to create and fund numerous projects that improve the lives of those who live in Manistee County. Donor Name: Manistee County Community Foundation State: Michigan County: Manistee County (MI) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The interest areas encompass all aspects of life including youth and education, arts and culture, the environment, health and human services, recreation, community development and more. The Community Foundation generally seeks to invest in projects that do the following, although they do not expect that all of these elements will be addressed in every application:  Address root causes  Will make a lasting impact on community and are sustainable  Attract funding and other resources to community  Demonstrate collaboration and/or coordination of efforts or resources  Target underserved members of community  Are accessible to participants, regardless of their identity or physical, social, financial or other circumstances  Include diverse perspectives, especially of those who stand to benefit Funding Information Generally, the minimum grant award will be $1,000 and the maximum grant award will be up to $10,000, with the exception of recreation grants which, through the remarkable generosity of a donor, may be up to $100,000. Grant Period Generally, projects should be completed within one year of a grant award. Eligibility Criteria  Eligible applicants include tax-exempt 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, school districts, units of government, including federally recognized tribes. Support may also be considered for religious institutions. Projects must be located in Manistee County, unless pre-approved by the Community Foundation, and benefit residents of Manistee County Foundation does not make grants to individuals, or grants to cover deficits, or other previously incurred obligations In general, they will not consider a new grant to an organization that has an open grant or has not met prior grant requirements For more information, visit MCCF.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan for innovative programs that improve community well-being, focusing on safety, family support, and youth development.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Washtenaw County, Michigan, to support initiatives that improve the quality of life for specific communities, including African Americans, veterans, residents of Dexter, and women and children facing domestic violence.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions in Charlevoix County to implement projects focused on environmental education, protection, restoration, and sustainability.

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations in the Homer area for innovative projects that enhance education, recreation, environmental initiatives, and cultural development.