Michigan Grants

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 funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations in the Great Lakes Energy service area for one-time charitable projects that benefit a large number of people and assist individuals or families in crisis.

This program provides financial assistance to Michigan's food and agriculture businesses to help them meet wastewater regulations and improve their infrastructure.

The Hestia Woman’s Giving Circle makes grants to promote economic self sufficiency and well being for women and girls in Emmet and Charlevoix Counties, Michigan. The giving circle supports programs delivered by eligible community organizations and educational institutions. Typical grants range from 1,000 to 4,000 dollars. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational institutions from preschool through college, and all units of government that provide programs or services for women and girls in the two county area. Applicants without tax exempt status must use a qualified fiduciary. Applicants must be current with tax status and, where applicable, registration to solicit charitable donations in Michigan. Projects should clearly benefit women and girls in the service area and demonstrate organizational capacity to deliver the proposed work. The grant duration is not specified in the public description. Applications are due May 1, 2024 through the giving circle’s process. Additional information is available from the Hestia Woman’s Giving Circle.

The Community Health Impact program, supported by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, aims to foster bold ideas that empower communities to address their most critical health challenges. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission by investing in health-focused and community-based grantees, including grassroots organizations, neighborhood groups, and small to medium nonprofits, all committed to solutions driven by those directly affected by health issues. The program emphasizes building stronger, healthier communities throughout Michigan by responding to local needs and leveraging lived experiences. The target beneficiaries for this program are Michigan residents, with a particular focus on marginalized populations and those experiencing health disparities. The program aims to reduce health disparities, improve health equity, build community wellness, increase social integration, bolster community support systems, and expand community engagement efforts. These organizations work across a range of issues, from oral health to health literacy, demonstrating a broad commitment to improving public health outcomes across the state. The program prioritizes organizations that are deeply rooted in their communities and are developing solutions from the ground up. This focus is evident in the types of grantees supported, which include grassroots organizations and neighborhood groups. The program's theory of change appears to be centered on empowering local entities to create sustainable health improvements by fostering community-driven solutions and leveraging local expertise and lived experience. Expected outcomes and measurable results include a reduction in health disparities, increased health equity, stronger community wellness, improved social integration for marginalized groups, more robust community support systems, and expanded community engagement. Grant requests may not exceed a maximum budget of $150,000 and can be up to 2 years in duration, indicating a focus on impactful, yet appropriately scaled, projects. Eligible applicants include nonprofits recognized by the IRS, local units of government, and the State of Michigan, all serving Michigan residents, and possessing a current certified financial audit or independently reviewed financial statements, along with at least 1 FTE.

This program provides $11 million to law enforcement agencies to develop community policing initiatives that strengthen partnerships with local communities and promote collaborative problem-solving.

The Public Safety Academy Assistance Program provides financial support, up to $24,000 per recruit, for law enforcement training academy costs and salaries of recruits attending the academy, with a single agency able to fund up to 25 recruits.

This grant provides $7.5 million to support and expand a youth mentorship and athletic program in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Flint, aimed at preventing juvenile crime and promoting positive development through sports and education.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on arts and culture, as well as municipalities and educational institutions that incorporate arts into their broader missions, to enhance community access and engagement with creative expression in Michigan.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Michigan that focus on enhancing access to arts and culture through various projects and operational needs.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations focused on arts and culture in Michigan, as well as municipalities and educational institutions that incorporate arts into their broader missions, helping them enhance operations, facilities, and programming.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations focused on arts and culture in Michigan, as well as municipalities and educational institutions that incorporate arts into their broader missions.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on arts and culture, as well as municipalities and educational institutions that incorporate arts into their broader missions, to support various operational and project needs.

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.

The Charlevoix County Community Foundation invites applications to its Community Priorities Grant cycle to enhance quality of life for residents of Charlevoix County, Michigan. The cycle offers eligible nonprofit partners and public entities an opportunity to seek support for projects and programs addressing local needs, and donor advisors may also recommend grants through the cycle. Proposals are evaluated for organizational impact and relevance, leadership and capacity, financial solvency, the extent to which funds strengthen the organization or the community served, the comprehensiveness of planning and proposed activities, and the expected duration of impact. The program is intended to reach a variety of needs in the county. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, units of government, and educational institutions from preschool through college that serve Charlevoix County residents and do not discriminate in hiring or service provision. Grant size and duration are not stated in the description. Applications are due May 1, 2024 through the foundation’s process. Applicants should consult the Community Foundation for official details and submission instructions.

This program provides funding to local governments in Michigan to develop and implement accountability-based initiatives aimed at reducing juvenile crime and improving the juvenile justice system.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations focused on arts and culture in Michigan, providing resources for operational needs, facility improvements, and educational programming.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Michigan to create and implement community-driven health programs that address local needs and improve health outcomes.

This funding opportunity supports doctoral-level researchers in Michigan who are conducting health-related studies to address critical gaps, improve health outcomes, and analyze healthcare costs.

This program provides financial support to Michigan-based nonprofit organizations to hire grant writers for developing and submitting health-related grant proposals.