Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services approaches, including those in Michigan, can seek support to address current social problems and new or previously unaddressed social issues. Creag Foundation considers invited proposals from smaller or evolving organizations that have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and are pursuing creative, impactful solutions.
Creag Foundation
Capacity Building Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits in Michigan and other priority regions can access Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation’s capacity-building support and up to US $300,000 over three years. Focused on scalable solutions for underserved communities, this funding may benefit organizations strengthening operations, leadership, and growth in areas like poverty, health, education, environment, and economic mobility.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Erb Family Foundation Support for Michigan Arts
Michigan arts and culture nonprofits focused on jazz education and organizational development can access funding through the Erb Family Foundation, with awards of More than US $10,000. Support targets Detroit’s jazz ecosystem and capacity building for arts organizations in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties, including financial stability, operations, leadership, and audience development.
Fred A And Barbara M Erb Family Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Michigan Capacity
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Michigan and worldwide can seek Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help organizations serving mostly economically underserved communities build tech-enabled solutions that strengthen services and may support capacity-building efforts.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Community Safety Grants in Michigan
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Michigan can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help U.S. organizations advance auto and home safety, disaster preparedness, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, and K–12 and higher education programs that strengthen community capacity.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Michigan Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on early childhood education or community economic development can access funding through PNC Foundation to strengthen programs and services. Grants support educational initiatives for young children, affordable housing, small business support, community services, arts and culture, and revitalization efforts in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods where PNC has a significant presence.
PNC Foundation
Michigan Nonprofit Capacity Funding via Ralph C. Wilson Foundation
Nonprofit organizations in Southeast Michigan seeking capacity building for programs in youth sports, parks and public spaces, education, caregivers, or economic development may be eligible for support. With a mission to strengthen communities, Ralph C. Wilson Foundation provides Michigan nonprofits with collaborative, often bold investments that emphasize innovative, leveraged projects and coalition efforts in its defined regional counties.
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
Community Foundation Support for Michigan Arts
Applications due Jul 27, 2026
Small to mid-sized nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Michigan can seek funding to expand access to inclusive arts experiences and strengthen their internal capacity. Focused on arts and culture, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan invites applicants from Southeast Michigan counties for US $15,000 - US $25,000 to build organizational capacity and deepen community impact.
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Capacity Building Funding from Grand Haven Foundation
Applications due Aug 3, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, government units, and religious or educational institutions serving Northwest Ottawa County or greater West Michigan can seek technical assistance funding to strengthen internal capacity and program effectiveness. Grand Haven Area Community Foundation provides support for planning, training, and other capacity-building efforts; applications are accepted year-round with monthly review deadlines.
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Capacity Grants in Michigan
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations seeking to strengthen storytelling and communications capacity may be eligible for the Storytelling Grant, which supports work in preservation, education, and wellness. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation funds U.S. organizations, and Michigan groups in areas like wildlife conservation, historic preservation, education, and mental health can apply for more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Youth Equity Grants for Nonprofits from Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
Applications due Oct 8, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Washtenaw County, Michigan can apply for Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation’s Community Grantmaking Program; awards up to US $20,000 for youth equity and education initiatives. Funding supports literacy, mental health, mentoring for marginalized youth, and educational programming for people facing unemployment or economic hardship, which can include organizational capacity-building efforts.
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Nonprofits
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations active for over three years and serving communities in the Southern U.S. can seek support for program work in areas like education, poverty relief, health, families, and more. Robinson Foundation supports these efforts by funding single-year projects that create tangible, meaningful impact, which may strengthen overall capacity even though Michigan groups are outside the stated region.
Robinson Foundation
Michigan Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Diverse 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Michigan seeking support for community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding projects can apply for funding through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. The foundation’s broad, inclusive mission means Michigan nonprofits working to improve communities and the environment may be eligible for support that can strengthen their organizational capacity.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Michigan Communities
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities near Georgia-Pacific manufacturing communities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, environmental, and community enrichment initiatives. Focused on strengthening local capacity, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites organizations within 30 miles of its facilities to propose projects that enhance long-term community well-being and sustainability.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Community Development Funding from The Pokagon Fund
Applications due Nov 2, 2026
Michigan and Indiana 501(c)(3) organizations can apply for The Pokagon Fund’s Pokagon Band Grants, awarding up to US $7,500 for education, poverty reduction, and community vitality projects. Eligible nonprofits serving Hartford or Dowagiac in Michigan, or South Bend in Indiana, may use these funds to strengthen programs and local capacity.
The Pokagon Fund
Community Programs Funding for Michigan Nonprofits via Pokagon Fund
Applications due Nov 2, 2026
The Pokagon Fund provides Michigan nonprofits with up to US $10,000 for projects that benefit Harbor Country residents through education, poverty reduction, and community vitality efforts. Eligible work must serve communities in Berrien County, including New Buffalo, Three Oaks, Chikaming, Grand Beach, and Michiana, and can include early childhood, food security, and public space initiatives.
The Pokagon Fund
Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
IRS-qualified nonprofit organizations in Michigan seeking capacity building support for programs or facilities can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to strengthen their work. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports museums, cultural and performing arts, education, health facilities, environmental and wildlife activities, and community-based services for youth, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Michigan Nonprofit Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Michigan nonprofits focused on education, social services, health care, civic and cultural work, or environmental projects can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $25,000. 501(c)(3) organizations seeking to strengthen programs or organizational capacity may apply during the annual October–March grant cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Capital Region Community Foundation Support for Mini-Grants
Applications due Feb 4, 2027
With a mission to strengthen small nonprofits, Capital Region Community Foundation provides Michigan organizations with up to US $5,000 for programming, operations, or ongoing projects. Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits and similar entities with budgets under $200,000 serving Clinton, Eaton, or Ingham County residents may especially benefit, including those focused on capacity building and community services.
Capital Region Community Foundation
Capacity Building Funding for Michigan Nonprofits via Capital Region Community Foundation
Applications due Feb 4, 2027
Nonprofits and other eligible entities in Michigan’s Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties can apply for capacity-building support to strengthen internal management and governance systems. Focused on organizational sustainability and effectiveness, Capital Region Community Foundation invites 501(c)(3) organizations with at least one paid staff and $100,000+ budgets to pursue projects like board development, fundraising planning, and leadership training.
Capital Region Community Foundation
Old National Bank Grants for Michigan Capacity
Applications due Feb 13, 2027
Michigan 501(c)(3) public charities working on affordable housing, workforce and economic development, or financial empowerment can apply for Old National Bank Foundation grants of approximately US $15,000. Eligible nonprofits must be located within the bank’s Michigan footprint and demonstrate measurable, sustainable impact, with priority for capacity-building efforts serving underrepresented and low- to moderate-income communities.
Old National Bank
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving economic stability, workforce readiness, health, social services, or disaster relief can seek project, general operating, or capital support that builds organizational capacity. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports U.S.-based community organizations in O’Reilly Auto Parts service areas that serve underserved and underrepresented individuals and families.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Michigan Youth and Community Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Michigan serving youth, families, or communities can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000 for program support. Grants back initiatives in youth education and leadership, food access and hunger, housing and family services, and environmentally focused community projects.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Michigan Health Endowment Fund Grants for Michigan Nonprofits
Pre proposal due May 14, 2027
Health-focused Michigan nonprofits and collaboratives supporting children, older adults, or related priorities can seek capacity building funding to strengthen core operations and partnerships. Focused on organizational and collaborative development, the Michigan Health Endowment Fund invites Michigan community-based health organizations to apply for grants up to US $300,000 to improve their ability to address local health needs.
Michigan Health Endowment Fund
National Trust Grants for Michigan Battlefield Preservation
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Michigan public agencies and 501(c)(3) or other nonprofits preserving battlefields, viewsheds, and related historic structures can access funding through the National Trust for Historic Preservation; awards US $2,500 - US $10,000 for planning and education. Grants can support preservation planning, professional consultants, organizational capacity building, and innovative public education or outreach efforts.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Michigan with strong, collaborative community partnerships can apply for the Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award to recognize and elevate their work. This annual U.S. competition honors exemplary cross-sector partnerships that measurably improve communities, demonstrate replicable models, and address significant social issues through shared leadership.
Mutual Of America Foundation