Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Grassroots and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human services programs 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 to existing or previously unaddressed societal issues; initial contact is via letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, independent social impact organizations tackling urgent social or environmental problems can access funding to scale their proven models from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. Focused on scalable, systems-based solutions, this opportunity supports impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits, including those in Michigan, working to improve the lives of underserved communities across multiple sectors.
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, with awards up to US $150,000. The Minneapolis Foundation supports environmental justice work such as air, water, and soil monitoring, healthy homes, food access, and disaster resilience across EPA Region 5.
The Minneapolis Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Michigan Innovation
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology to tackle education, economic empowerment, crisis response, or climate resilience can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, including in Michigan. Grants up to Up to US $100,000 support innovative, early-stage, tech-enabled solutions serving predominantly economically underserved communities, with applications accepted year-round via an LOI process.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Michigan
Grassroots and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Michigan can seek funding for health and welfare, education, or community initiatives. Focused on equitable care and education, Labcorp Charitable Foundation supports projects like food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM programming, and healthy lifestyle initiatives; U.S.-based organizations meeting these priorities may be eligible.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michigan Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on early childhood education or community and economic development can receive support for programs serving low- and moderate-income children, families, and neighborhoods. PNC Foundation provides Michigan grassroots organizations with funding for early learning, affordable housing, small business support, arts and culture, job training, and neighborhood revitalization where PNC has a significant presence.
PNC Foundation
Voting Rights Funding for Nonprofits from Public Wise
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations working on voting rights and democracy access can seek unrestricted operational funding from Public Wise. Focused on voting and elections, this fund invites Michigan grassroots groups, along with those in other priority states, to support ballot access, voter planning, anti-suppression litigation, and power-building in BIPOC communities.
Public Wise
Michigan Health Endowment Fund Training Grants in Michigan
Grassroots and other organizations in Michigan that are current or past grantees or key partners can receive up to US $2,500 per person from the Attend/Present Scholarship program for health-related conferences, workshops, or trainings. With a mission to improve health and wellness, Michigan Health Endowment Fund supports professional development that strengthens grantees’ effectiveness and impact.
Michigan Health Endowment Fund
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Michigan
Michigan grassroots and community-based organizations focused on health, education, and humanitarian services can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation to support marginalized and vulnerable populations. Programs addressing healthcare access, child and women’s health, disaster relief, food insecurity, homelessness, and related social services may be eligible, with support available alongside other U.S. and international locations.
Semnani Family Foundation
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Grassroots and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Michigan can seek sponsorship support for community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, and diversity initiatives. Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s regional U.S. sponsorships back programs that preserve neighborhoods, address hunger and emergency shelter, and strengthen the economic, social, and cultural life of local communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Self-Reliance Grants for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Grassroots and smaller nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants, with awards of US $5,000 - US $250,000. U.S.-based 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign entities working in countries including the U.S., India, Kenya, Mexico, and others may benefit, including Michigan organizations meeting the revenue and mission criteria.
Gupta Family Foundation
Bell's Brewery Water Stewardship Grants in Michigan
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Michigan grassroots environmental organizations focused on water stewardship projects can access funding through Bell's Brewery for initiatives that protect ecosystem health, improve water resource use for public health and frontline communities, or build climate-related water resiliency. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations may apply for US $500 - US $5,000 for eligible project-based work.
Bell's Brewery, Inc.
Joyce Foundation Justice Reform Grants in Michigan
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Grassroots and other organizations working on gun violence prevention, justice reform, or violence intervention that impact Michigan and the broader Great Lakes region can apply for Joyce Foundation support. Funding backs research, policy advocacy, pilot initiatives, and public education that advance racial equity and safer, more just communities, with an emphasis on Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
The Joyce Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants in Michigan
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations in Michigan can seek storytelling support to showcase their impact in areas like preservation, education, and wellness. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation funds projects that help wildlife conservation and other eligible programs communicate their real-world results; awards are typically more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Programs
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Grassroots and other 501(c)(3) organizations providing education, poverty relief, disaster aid, health, family, animal welfare, conservation, veterans, or spiritual programs in the Southern U.S. can seek project funding; capital projects are excluded. Robinson Foundation supports single-year grants for groups active over three years, which may benefit Michigan-based organizations serving southern communities.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Michigan Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Grassroots and other 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations providing community services in Michigan counties such as Kent and Wayne can seek philanthropic grants or event sponsorships to support key service goals. Insperity supports charities that are clients, engage its employees, or benefit communities where employees live and work; organizations may apply once per year.
Insperity
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Michigan Communities
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Grassroots and community-based organizations in Michigan focused on education, entrepreneurship, environment, or community enrichment may be eligible for funding that strengthens local well-being and sustainability. Focused on these four areas, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and qualified government entities within 30 miles of a GP manufacturing community to apply.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Michigan Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofits located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, at-risk youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. The TJX Foundation supports grassroots organizations that align with its mission to help vulnerable families and children build better futures.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Community and Environmental Grants for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and libraries seeking support for environmental or human services programs can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help grassroots organizations nationwide with general operating or project needs, including reasonable indirect costs, when their work fits the foundation’s stated funding priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Arts and Wellbeing Funding from CultureSource
Applications due Nov 14, 2026
Grassroots arts organizations and artist-led collectives in Southeast Michigan can receive US $2,000 - US $3,000 to advance creative projects that support community wellbeing. CultureSource’s Creators of Culture grants back cross-sector collaborations in counties including Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Livingston, Monroe, and St. Clair, spanning visual, performing, literary, and cultural activities.
CultureSource
Michigan Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Michigan grassroots 501(c)(3) organizations seeking project support in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural work, or environmental programs can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation. U.S.-based nonprofits may receive US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one year of funding, with one application allowed per organization each grant cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Scherman Foundation Support for Michigan Democracy
Letter of inquiry due Feb 28, 2027
Michigan grassroots 501(c)(3) organizations, or those with a fiscal sponsor, advancing BIPOC-led civic and political power can seek US $40,000 - US $200,000 for organizing and advocacy work. Michigan grassroots groups can access funding through Scherman Foundation to strengthen voting rights, integrated voter engagement, and statewide civic infrastructure centered on racial and economic justice.
Scherman Foundation Inc.
Michigan Health Endowment Fund Grants for Michigan Behavioral Health
Letter of inquiry due Mar 25, 2027
Nonprofits and government entities in Michigan can seek funding for new behavioral health projects improving mental health and substance use disorder care, especially for children and older adults. Michigan Health Endowment Fund provides Michigan behavioral health organizations with US $50,000 - US $500,000 for innovative care models, integrated and team-based care, technology solutions, and multi-sector collaborations.
Michigan Health Endowment Fund
Tony Hawk Foundation Skatepark Grants in Michigan
Letter of inquiry due Mar 31, 2027
Grassroots 501(c)(3) organizations and local agencies in Michigan building free, public concrete skateparks for low- to middle-income youth can receive up to US $25,000 in construction support. With a mission to expand active play, Tony Hawk Foundation and partners also offer design guidance and environmental-impact planning assistance.
Tony Hawk Foundation
Michigan Youth and Community Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Grassroots and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Michigan can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000 for youth education, leadership, housing, food security, and environmental projects. U.S.-based 501(c)(3)s and equivalent charities in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Singapore may be eligible.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Michigan Health Endowment Fund Grants for Michigan Health Capacity
Pre proposal due May 14, 2027
Health-focused, community-based nonprofits and collaboratives in Michigan can seek capacity building support to strengthen core operations and partnerships that improve health and wellness. Focused on organizational and collaborative capacity for work with children, older adults, and related priorities, the Michigan Health Endowment Fund offers grants up to Up to US $300,000 statewide.
Michigan Health Endowment Fund