Traffic Safety and Education Grants from Auto Club Group Foundation
Michigan nonprofits, schools, fire departments, law enforcement, and other first responders can access funding through the Auto Club Group Foundation to support traffic safety, driver education, and K–12 financial literacy initiatives. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations and public entities within the foundation’s 14-state footprint may receive US $5,000 - US $15,000, with larger awards occasionally considered.
The Auto Club Group Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven social enterprises in Michigan tackling urgent social or environmental challenges can seek up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation for scalable, systems-focused solutions. Focused on innovative models that benefit underserved communities, the foundation supports organizations across areas like poverty alleviation, health, education, environment, and economic mobility.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Minneapolis Foundation Grants for Michigan Environmental Justice
Community-based nonprofits, tribal governments, local governments, schools, and higher education institutions in Michigan can seek funding for environmental and public health assessment and engagement projects in disadvantaged communities. The Minneapolis Foundation supports work such as air, water, and soil monitoring, GIS mapping, and community education through Tier 1 grants of up to US $150,000.
The Minneapolis Foundation
Michigan Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding through PNC Foundation for early childhood education, community development, affordable housing, arts and culture, and services for low- and moderate-income residents. Eligible projects must occur in Michigan communities where PNC has a significant presence and may include direct services, educator training, small business support, or neighborhood revitalization.
PNC Foundation
Michigan Community Funding via Ralph C. Wilson Foundation
Nonprofit and tax-exempt intermediary organizations in Southeast Michigan can seek funding for youth sports, parks and trails, education and workforce readiness, caregiver support, and entrepreneurship and economic development projects. With a mission to strengthen communities, Ralph C. Wilson Foundation prioritizes bold, collaborative initiatives in counties including Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and neighboring areas.
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Michigan Nonprofits
Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofits fund charitable, educational, scientific, and medical programs, as long as funds are used in the U.S. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under federal law and, when applicable, California law, and be able to demonstrate strong management and broad community impact.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Michigan Agriculture Funding via Americana Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and municipal entities working on agriculture, food systems, or natural resources that impact Michigan can seek US $10,000 - US $25,000 to advance sustainable, community-centered food systems. Grants from Americana Foundation help Michigan nonprofits and local governments support small and marginalized farmers, expand access to healthy local food, and build climate-resilient food networks.
Americana Foundation
Kenneth A. Scott Trust Animal Welfare Grants in Michigan
Full proposal due Aug 17, 2026
Michigan humane societies, animal welfare nonprofits, spay/neuter clinics, wildlife centers, and educational institutions can seek project funding to improve the quality of life for companion animals and native wildlife. The Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust supports initiatives like adoption and fostering programs, humane and wildlife education, medical and wellness care, spay/neuter services, equipment, and other animal care projects.
Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust
Bayer Fund Grants for Michigan Health Programs
Full proposal due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and eligible public institutions in Michigan working on cancer or cardiovascular disease education, awareness, or support services may be eligible for this program. Grants from Bayer Fund help Michigan health-focused nonprofits provide evidence-based services, including disease education, access to care, and support for patients, caregivers, and at-risk populations near Bayer community sites.
Bayer Fund
Illinois Arts Council Agency Arts Grants in Michigan
Letter of inquiry due Sep 16, 2026
Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Michigan and other Midwestern states can receive US $2,000 - US $15,000 to present public-facing arts projects and activities. Grants from Illinois Arts Council Agency help fund performances, exhibits, festivals, public art, and related costs, especially projects engaging professional artists and underserved audiences in the region.
Illinois Arts Council Agency
Arts Midwest Grants for Michigan Arts
Letter of inquiry due Sep 16, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, hospitals, clinics, and tribal organizations in Michigan with arts and wellness projects can receive US $2,000 - US $15,000 to support performances, workshops, clinical programs, and more. Arts Midwest supports arts and culture groups engaging professional artists in at least two activities between December 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026.
Arts Midwest
USDA Rural Development Grants for Michigan Water
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Eligible rural local governments, nonprofits, and tribes in Michigan can access funding to prepare for or recover from emergencies that threaten safe drinking water. Grants from USDA Rural Development help communities in rural areas under 10,000 people repair or extend water lines or build new water sources and treatment facilities, with awards up to US $1,000,000.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation Grants for Michigan Nonprofits
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation provides Michigan nonprofits, especially 501(c)(3) organizations serving Midland County, with funding for community development, education, health, housing, youth, arts, environment, public safety, and public policy initiatives. Eligible applicants must show strong local involvement, accountability, and the capacity to sustain projects that positively impact many residents.
Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation
Education and Community Funding from Mullick Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Sep 30, 2026
Michigan 501(c)(3) public charities working in education, community impact, culture, or health can seek support to build intergenerational achievement pathways. Grants from Mullick Foundation help Michigan nonprofits, particularly in Washtenaw and Wayne counties, advance programs that strengthen learning, community well-being, cultural engagement, and health outcomes through a multi-step quarterly review process.
Mullick Foundation
USDA Rural Development Grants for Michigan Water
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Most state and local governments, private nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes in rural Michigan can use this program to finance water and waste infrastructure projects. USDA Rural Development provides funding for clean drinking water systems, sanitary sewage and solid waste disposal, and storm water management in eligible rural areas that lack reasonable commercial credit options.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Toledo Community Foundation Grants for Michigan Field Trips
Applications due Oct 2, 2026
Michigan schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofits needing help with field trip transportation to Toledo Mud Hens baseball or Toledo Walleye hockey games can receive US $100 - US $1,000 for bus or van costs. Eligible northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan applicants can access this support through Toledo Community Foundation’s Mud Hens-Walleye Transportation Fund.
Toledo Community Foundation
Toledo Community Foundation Grants for Michigan Recreation
Applications due Oct 2, 2026
Accredited schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan can receive up to US $1,000 to cover transportation for field trips to Toledo Walleye hockey or Mud Hens baseball games. Focused on recreation and sports, Toledo Community Foundation funds bus or charter transportation for eligible groups demonstrating financial need.
Toledo Community Foundation
Michigan Visual Arts Funding via Petoskey-Harbor Springs
Applications due Oct 10, 2026
K–12 art teachers in Emmet County or Wolverine, Michigan can receive up to US $250 to purchase visual art supplies for classroom projects during the current school year. With a mission to improve local quality of life, Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation supports education and visual arts through the Sturgeon River Pottery Fund.
Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation
Michigan Security Funding via Michigan State Police
Applications due Oct 26, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Michigan seeking support for physical security upgrades and target hardening can apply for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), with awards up to US $200,000. With a mission to strengthen preparedness, Michigan State Police provides funding to integrate nonprofit security efforts with broader state and local emergency planning.
Michigan State Police
Capital Region Community Foundation Grants for Michigan Youth Programs
Applications due Feb 5, 2027
Nonprofits, schools, student groups, and government entities serving teens ages 12–18 can seek funding for youth programs in Michigan through Capital Region Community Foundation’s Youth Grants, with awards up to US $5,000. Eligible projects must primarily benefit teens in Clinton, Eaton, or Ingham counties, including initiatives around substance abuse, mental wellness, and violence prevention.
Capital Region Community Foundation
Multi-Field Funding for Michigan Nonprofits via Louise Tuller Miller Trust
Applications due Mar 16, 2027
Michigan nonprofits working in education, religion, science, or animal welfare can access funding through the Louise Tuller Miller Trust for charitable programs in Metropolitan Detroit and Traverse City counties. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations; individuals are not eligible to apply.
Louise Tuller Miller Trust
Michigan DNR Support for Michigan Trails
Applications due May 1, 2027
Government agencies and nonprofit, incorporated clubs in Michigan can receive funding to maintain, develop, or restore off-road vehicle (ORV) trails and facilities open to the public. Michigan Department of Natural Resources provides Michigan trail organizations with support for seasonal and special maintenance, new trail development, and restoration of public lands damaged by illegal ORV use.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Michigan Youth and Community Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Michigan serving underserved youth, families, or communities can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000 for impactful programs. Funding supports youth education and leadership, housing and family services, food access and security, and environmentally focused community initiatives.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Roger Kresge Foundation Grants for Michigan Culture
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and community groups planning cultural, historic, or community-identity projects in Michigan’s Detroit, Hamtramck, or Highland Park can seek funding for storytelling, public art, cultural events, and placekeeping work. The Roger Kresge Foundation offers grants up to US $100,000 for projects that strengthen belonging and preserve neighborhood stories and places.
Roger Kresge Foundation
Community Program Funding from Lula Wilson Trust
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Pontiac and Oakland County, Michigan can seek up to US $25,000 to support education, scientific, religious, civic, human and social services, and health and medical research programs. Lula Wilson Trust supports a wide range of charitable initiatives for community-serving institutions and groups in this region.
Lula Wilson Trust
Rural Business Development Funding for Nonprofits from USDA
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Eligible rural public entities and nonprofit organizations in Michigan can receive US $10,000 - US $500,000 to support small and emerging rural businesses through USDA’s Rural Development program. Funds may cover technical assistance, training, facilities, revolving loan funds, and broader community and technology-based economic development benefiting rural areas.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Michigan Nonprofits
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Michigan with strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation's national Community Partnership Award, which honors collaborations addressing significant social issues. U.S.-based nonprofits that jointly lead programs with public, private, or social sector partners may be eligible for recognition and support through this annual competition.
Mutual Of America Foundation