Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human and social service programs, including those in Michigan, can seek support for new approaches to social problems. Creag Foundation considers organizations that have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and are developing creative solutions that improve the human condition across diverse issue areas.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through education, health, development, environmental, or basic-needs programs, including clean water and air initiatives, may be eligible for funding up to US $15,000. The Dan Paul Foundation supports child-focused projects worldwide, and Michigan groups working with youth on fisheries-related or water-quality education may fit this opportunity.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Michigan Innovation
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education, or economic empowerment in Michigan can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help programs serving predominantly economically underserved communities worldwide; Michigan groups working on tech-enabled fisheries, climate resilience, or related community needs may be eligible.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Community 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 support projects like disaster preparedness, community revitalization, job training, and STEM or college and career readiness programs, which may benefit fisheries-related community efforts.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Michigan
Michigan 501(c)(3) and equivalent charitable organizations working in health, education, or community services can seek funding for programs such as food pantries, healthcare access, STEM education, and preventive health. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites applicants whose fisheries-related work overlaps these areas to apply during its March and September review cycles.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michigan Youth Poverty Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofit and social enterprise programs improving education, health, or family economic stability for children in urban low-income communities in Michigan and across the U.S. can seek more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation prioritizes measurable impact for youth and will not fund individuals, medical research, or hardware purchases.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Michigan Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in early childhood education or community and economic development can access funding through PNC Foundation to serve low- and moderate-income children, families, and neighborhoods. Organizations that support education, workforce readiness, housing, community revitalization, or related services may be eligible if they operate in Michigan communities where PNC has a significant presence.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Charitable organizations running humanitarian, educational, environmental, or arts projects can seek funding to support community-focused programs, including those in Michigan. Grants from La Roche help accredited charities deliver sustainable development initiatives, youth science education, disaster response, and contemporary arts and culture projects, often engaging Roche employees and local partners in the work.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Michigan
Michigan nonprofits and NGOs focused on health, education, or humanitarian relief for marginalized communities may be eligible for support that can complement fisheries-related community or worker programs. Michigan organizations can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation to advance healthcare access, disaster relief, literacy, and social services within vulnerable populations locally and globally.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Michigan Nonprofits
Grants help Michigan 501(c)(3) organizations fund charitable, scientific, medical, and educational work in the U.S. from the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust. Eligible nonprofits must use awarded funds within the country and be tax-exempt under federal and, when applicable, California law; fisheries-related organizations that meet these criteria may be eligible.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Michigan seeking support for community development, basic needs, or workforce initiatives can apply for sponsorship funding; arts, culture, environmental, and diversity programs may also be eligible. Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s U.S. sponsorships can help fisheries-related nonprofits that strengthen local economies, preserve neighborhoods, or address housing, jobs, or hunger.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Humanitarian Funding for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $250,000 to support humanitarian and social service programs. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help Michigan groups, and other eligible organizations worldwide, working on poverty, disability, disaster relief, or related human and social services initiatives.
Gupta Family Foundation
Fisheries Access Funding from Great Lakes Fisheries Trust
Applications due Aug 21, 2026
Nonprofit, educational, and governmental (including tribal) organizations in Michigan can apply for Great Lakes Fisheries Trust’s Access to the Great Lakes Fishery grants to fund capital improvements, renovations, or new shore-based angling and tribal fishing access sites. Projects on the Great Lakes or lower tributaries that enhance recreational fishing access and related amenities may be eligible.
Great Lakes Fisheries Trust
Program Funding for Nonprofits from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on children, education, animals, environment, humanitarian aid, or arts and culture programs, including those in Michigan, can apply for Hansen Family Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000. With a mission to uphold life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, the foundation considers U.S.-based groups with budgets under $1 million and reasonable overhead.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Conservation Grants in Michigan
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Wildlife conservation and environmental nonprofits in Michigan can seek storytelling project support to highlight their impact. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant offers more than US $50,000 to 501(c)(3) and aligned for-profit organizations working in areas like wildlife conservation, historic preservation, education, and wellness, which may include fisheries-related conservation efforts.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Insperity Grants for Michigan Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services or fundraising events may be eligible for grants or event sponsorships that benefit areas where Insperity employees live and work. Insperity supports community-focused organizations, including those with fisheries-related programming, when staff are involved, the group is a client, or it serves local communities.
Insperity
Michigan Community and Environment Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Michigan can access funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. Grants may support projects that respect people, the environment, and all life, and could benefit fisheries-related initiatives that fit within these broader environmental or community goals.
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, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects. Focused on strengthening local well-being, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites community organizations, including those with fisheries-related programming, to propose initiatives that benefit residents within 30 miles of a GP facility.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Michigan Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Michigan located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, at-risk youth education, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. The TJX Foundation reviews eligibility questionnaires and letters of inquiry on a rolling basis before inviting full applications.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Environmental Program Funding for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Michigan working on environmental or human services programs can seek flexible support for operating or project needs. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help U.S.-headquartered groups, including those with fisheries-related conservation work, with US $5,000 - US $10,000 in generally unrestricted funding for eligible initiatives.
Lawrence Foundation
Wildlife and Community Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for wildlife, environmental protection, community services, education, arts, or health facilities may be eligible for this funding, including those serving Michigan. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation offers US $1,000 - US $20,000 where relatively small grants can make a significant impact on local programs.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Michigan Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Michigan 501(c)(3) organizations seeking support for education, social services, health care, civic, cultural, or environmental projects can access funding via Dr Scholl Foundation. Grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 are awarded annually, with most funding going to U.S. applicants; fisheries-related nonprofits may be eligible if their work fits these priorities.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Foundation Support for Michigan Fisheries Students
Applications due Mar 8, 2027
Michigan fisheries students can access funding through the Community Foundation of Marquette County to support undergraduate or graduate study in cold-water fisheries at Northern Michigan University, Lake Superior State, or Michigan Technological University. Eligible applicants must reside in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and awards cover tuition, fees, books, supplies, equipment, and room and board within the first semester.
The Community Foundation of Marquette County
Fisheries Research Grants for Graduate Students via Greater Lake Superior Foundation
Applications due Mar 24, 2027
Graduate students in fisheries-related programs at Michigan universities and colleges can receive US $2,000 for research on Coaster Brook Trout in Lake Superior or its tributaries. Focused on fisheries science, the Greater Lake Superior Foundation funds work on habitat, life history, limiting factors, management evaluation, restoration, reintroduction, and related topics.
The Greater Lake Superior Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Michigan working to improve community quality of life can seek project, operating, or capital support for economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief efforts. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports U.S.-based local charities serving underserved and underrepresented people in communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Michigan with strong, replicable community partnerships addressing significant social issues can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award. This U.S.-wide recognition honors collaborations among public, private, and social sector leaders, and fisheries-focused nonprofits with exemplary cross-sector partnerships may be competitive.
Mutual Of America Foundation