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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
Capacity Building Opportunities in Michigan
$75,000
Ethel and James Flinn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in southeast Michigan that deliver mental health services, focusing on enhancing service accessibility and organizational resilience.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Investing in the Health of the Upper Peninsula in Michigan
$50,000
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 12, 2025

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
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
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
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
Alamar Nonprofit Sustainability Grant
$75,000
Berrien Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This grant provides $75,000 over three years to nonprofit organizations in Berrien County, Michigan, to enhance their long-term sustainability and improve employee well-being, excluding program-related expenses.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Zeeland BPW Community Grant Program 2025
$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
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
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
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
Greater South Haven Area Community Foundation Annual Grant
Contact for amount
The Greater South Haven Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to local nonprofit organizations that enhance education, economic development, and arts and culture for residents in the Greater South Haven Area.

Education
Nonprofits
Michigan Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grant Program - Round 3
$150,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, tribal entities, educational institutions, and nonprofits for urban forestry projects that enhance tree coverage and benefit disadvantaged communities in Michigan.

Environment
City or township governments
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
CRCF Mini-Grants 2025
$5,000
Capital Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This program provides financial support to small nonprofit organizations with annual budgets under $200,000 to enhance their operations and community programs.

Education
Nonprofits
The Midland Area Community Foundation Grant
$60,000
Midland Area Community Foundation (MACF)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities that serve residents of Midland County, focusing on projects that promote equity and address community needs in areas like economic development, health services, education, and the arts.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Funding available for Small Businesses in Detroit
$15,000
City of Detroit
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This initiative provides financial and technical support to small businesses in Detroit that have been operating for 30 years or more, recognizing their cultural and economic contributions to the community.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
2025 Share Art Genesee Community Arts Grants Program
$100,000
Greater Flint Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations in Genesee County, Michigan, to enhance community engagement and cultural initiatives through various arts programs.

Arts
Nonprofits
2024 Seed Awards for Michigan-based Farm Businesses
$20,000
Michigan Good Food Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Michigan-based farm businesses and food distributors, particularly those owned by BIPOC and women, to help them expand operations and improve access to healthy food while promoting economic development and climate resilience.

Food and Nutrition
County governments