Michigan Youth Services Funding via Costco Foundation
Nonprofit organizations in Michigan that are 501(c)(3)s and run programs for children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary support through Costco Foundation. The foundation reviews requests year-round, prioritizing demonstrated community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and a broad base of financial support for the proposed program budget.
Costco Foundation
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
CSX Foundation Transportation Support Grants in Michigan
Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions can receive in-kind intermodal transportation services and donated railroad equipment to reduce freight and materials costs. Grants from CSX Foundation help organizations serving military members, community first responders, or broader community needs within its rail network communities, including Michigan and other listed U.S. states and Canadian provinces.
Csx Foundation Inc
Transportation Innovation Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage independent nonprofits and impact-first for-profits in Michigan tackling social or environmental challenges with scalable transportation or mobility solutions can apply for support, including up to US $300,000 over three years. Focused on bold, systems-level change, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation invites organizations serving underserved communities to grow proven, measurable-impact models toward large-scale reach.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Michigan Arts and Culture Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Michigan and across the U.S. can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, awarding more than US $100,000 for arts and science programming. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations with audited expenses over $2 million may seek program, capital, or limited general and endowment support, especially for youth engagement and artist development.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Michigan Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on early childhood education or community and economic development can apply for PNC Foundation’s Foundation Grant to support programs serving low- and moderate-income residents. PNC Foundation provides funding for initiatives such as neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing, small business support, job training, arts and cultural enrichment, and related community services in PNC-served communities.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Charitable organizations running humanitarian, educational, environmental, or arts and culture projects can access funding that may benefit transportation-related initiatives in Michigan and worldwide. Grants from La Roche help accredited charities deliver sustainable development projects, often engaging Roche expertise, logistics, and employees in community-focused activities managed through local affiliate offices.
La Roche, Inc.
Community Development Funding from Bank of America Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Michigan working on community development, housing, jobs, hunger, or related basic needs may be eligible for sponsorship support that can complement transportation initiatives. Bank of America Foundation also considers programs in arts and culture, environment, workforce education, and diversity and inclusion across U.S. communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Michigan Department of Transportation Pedestrian Grants in Michigan
Michigan public agencies, schools, tribal governments, nonprofits, and other eligible entities in Michigan can seek funding for pedestrian and bike-friendly infrastructure, transit access, trails, and historic transportation facilities. The Michigan Department of Transportation Transportation Alternatives Program requires at least a 20% local cash match and favors community-driven projects with strong engagement and clear construction readiness.
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
Transportation and Community Grants for Nonprofits from Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
Pre proposal due Jul 29, 2026
Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, government units, and religious or educational institutions serving Northwest Ottawa County in Michigan can apply for Grand Haven Area Community Foundation’s Community Impact Grants to support transportation, recreation, and broader community development projects. Funding may benefit public transportation and mass transit, economic and community betterment, environmental sustainability, and health and human services initiatives in the region.
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
Michigan Environmental Policy Funding via Joyce Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Michigan environmental and justice-focused organizations working on climate policy, clean energy, or Great Lakes and drinking water issues can access funding through the Joyce Foundation. Grants support policy and advocacy efforts on carbon-free electricity, freshwater protection, and equitable water systems across Great Lakes states, with a focus on communities most impacted by environmental harms.
The Joyce Foundation
Superior Health Foundation Equipment Grants in Michigan
Letter of inquiry due Sep 3, 2026
Organizations and community groups in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula seeking health-related equipment, including items that improve transportation for residents, may be eligible for grants of US $500 - US $10,000. Superior Health Foundation supports purchases that enhance service delivery, accessibility, treatment processes, and program expansion to improve the health and well-being of U.P. communities.
Superior Health Foundation
Transportation and Community Assets Funding from Rotary Club of Traverse City
Full proposal due Sep 4, 2026
Nonprofits, Native nations, schools, and local governments serving northwest Michigan can seek funding to develop or expand community assets, including public transportation and multi-modal transit projects, through Rotary Club of Traverse City’s Assets for Thriving Communities grants, offering up to US $50,000. Eligible initiatives must be well-planned, widely accessible, and grounded in strong community engagement and partnerships.
Rotary Club of Traverse City
Senior Services Funding for Nonprofits from Mary Thompson Foundation
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Michigan serving seniors can seek grants to provide aid, assistance, and services to the elderly, including transportation support. Mary Thompson Foundation provides Michigan senior-service nonprofits with funding for medical care, food programs, transportation, entertainment, and other programs that enhance comfort, dignity, and quality of life for older adults.
Mary Thompson Foundation
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Support for Michigan Senior Transportation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving older adults in Michigan’s Washtenaw County can seek funding to improve transportation access, along with housing stability, food security, and healthcare navigation. Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation’s Glacier Hills Legacy Fund Golden Opportunities program backs services like rides to medical appointments, food access, and senior centers to reduce inequities for vulnerable older adults.
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants in Michigan
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits in Michigan can seek storytelling funding to highlight their impact in preservation, education, or wellness. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports projects such as environmental conservation, early childhood education, mental health, and outdoor recreation; wildlife conservation nonprofits may submit unsolicited applications. Awards are typically more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Toledo Community Foundation Grants for Michigan Field Trips
Applications due Oct 2, 2026
Michigan schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofits needing help with transportation for Toledo Mud Hens or Toledo Walleye game field trips can receive US $100 - US $1,000 for bus or charter costs. Eligible organizations in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan can access this support via the Toledo Community Foundation’s Mud Hens-Walleye Transportation Fund.
Toledo Community Foundation
Toledo Community Foundation Grants for Michigan Sports
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 bus transportation for field trips to Toledo Mud Hens baseball or Toledo Walleye hockey games. Focused on recreation and sports, Toledo Community Foundation supports organizations facing financial barriers to group transportation.
Toledo Community Foundation
Michigan Community Services Funding via Dudley Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Duly registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Michigan can seek support for community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding projects. Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides flexible funding for charitable initiatives, and Michigan groups working to improve communities or protect the environment may be eligible to apply.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and local government entities in Michigan communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, environmental, and community enrichment initiatives. Focused on strengthening GP communities, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites applicants whose projects enhance long-term well-being and sustainability within 30 miles of a GP manufacturing community.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Michigan Department Grants for Michigan Rural Infrastructure
Applications due Dec 3, 2026
Rural communities and land-based industry partners in Michigan can seek funding to expand and sustain agriculture, forestry, mining, oil and gas, tourism, and related infrastructure. Focused on rural development, Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development invites projects improving transportation, energy, communications, water, wastewater, and worker training, with awards up to US $100,000.
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Support for Psychology Training
Applications due Jan 21, 2027
Psychology graduate students interested in multiple sclerosis clinical care can receive US $3,000 for a four-week, full-time mentorship experience in Michigan and other sites. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society program offers supervised exposure to diagnosis, neurocognitive and psychosocial management, and rehabilitation, and may benefit students focused on transportation-related access and mobility issues for MS patients.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Active Transportation Grants for Schools from MDOT
Applications due Mar 6, 2027
Schools serving grades K–12 and affiliated nonprofits in Michigan can seek Michigan Department of Transportation mini grants to support safe walking, biking, and rolling to school. With a mission to strengthen transportation safety, MDOT provides funding up to US $15,000 per school for active transportation programs and coordination personnel.
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
Michigan Afterschool Partnership Youth Program Funding
Applications due Apr 10, 2027
Out-of-school time and youth sports programs in Michigan serving ages 5–18 can seek grants up to US $100,000 to expand equitable, youth-driven activities and remove participation barriers like transportation, food, and materials. Michigan Afterschool Partnership supports youth development and leadership by prioritizing youth voice, safety, tangible supports, and future readiness in Southeast Michigan communities.
Michigan Afterschool Partnership (MASP)
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving quality of life through economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support, including those serving Michigan communities. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports programs addressing hunger, homelessness, job readiness, health access, and related community needs where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Michigan Community Programs Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Michigan working on youth development, basic needs, housing, food security, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Programs that improve access and opportunity for underserved youth and families, including those tied to community or transportation initiatives, may be competitive.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
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 provide technical assistance, training, and infrastructure support for small rural businesses. USDA Rural Development funding can also back rural transportation improvements, community and technology-based economic development, revolving loan funds, and business incubators in qualifying rural areas.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)