Awards of $1,000 and an award of $5,000 to Jackson County, Michigan K-12 teachers to recognize their hard work and dedication to local youth. Funding is intended for professional development or classroom use. The Foundation seeks to honor innovative educators who go above and beyond to make a difference in their students' ...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and public agencies for research on nutrition and food security for pregnant women, infants, and children in minority and low-income communities. Concept papers are due prior to applying. Funding is intended to support research that advances health equity in the areas o...

Grants starting at $50,000 to USA and territories academic institutions, nonprofits, government agencies, for-profits, and public entities for research on policy changes to promote access to quality early childcare for low-income families. A brief proposal must be submitted before applying. Evidence generated through funde...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public and private agencies, and IHEs for research related to reading and math outcomes for schools in the country's education system. Applicants must leave several weeks to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to suppor...

Grants ranging from $50,000 to $75,000 per year to Southeast Michigan nonprofits and government agencies in Wayne, Macomb, Oakland, and Washtenaw Counties to improve the quality and delivery of mental health services for children, youth, and adolescents. Funding is intended to advance access to effective prevention, screen...

Grants of up to $300 to Homer area, Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to quickly respond to community needs in the areas of education, health, arts and culture, human services, youth, and community development. Grants that show promise of helping a broad segment...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to USA nonprofits, religious centers, mosques, and schools for efforts to build and strengthen the American Muslim community. Funding is intended to help organizations that are operating in or working with Muslim communities. The Fund believes that strong leaders and institutions are ...

Grants to USA and territories state education agencies for research studies that analyze and improve education. Applicants must leave several weeks to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects in one of three data-use priority areas: infrastructure, education choice, or equity. Pro...

Grants starting at $20,000 to Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Athens, Alabama nonprofit organizations for innovative programs that benefit local residents. A Letter of Inquiry must be submitted prior to the full proposal. Funding is intended to support projects with long-term impact in the fields of human services, education, ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International K-12 schools and institutions of higher education for an assessment process that will help protect individual privacy rights. The assessment will include a thorough audit, an onsite visit, and a recommendation report. In addition, grant awardees will be eligible for exclusive consor...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International K-12 schools and accredited institutions of higher education to implement a school-wide umbrella mobile application that can be used by staff, faculty, and students. Funding is intended for licensing, hosting, and professional services and support costs associated with implementing ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International K-12 schools and institutions of higher education to implement a student information system (SIS). Funding is intended for licensing, support costs, hosting, and professional services related to the implementation of the system. Campus Consortium grants are designed to give inst...

In-Kind Grants of $200 gift cards to USA individuals and community, school, and nonprofit groups for youth-led community service projects. Funding is intended to support service campaigns for animals, people, and the environment. Successful applications will demonstrate elements of service learning, youth leadership, and c...

Grants of $2,500 and art supplies valued at $1,000 to USA and Canada PreK-8 schools whose principal is a funding source member for art-infused professional development programs that utilize creative capacity-building. Funding is intended to create a long-term school-wide commitment to art education and to help students dev...

Grants starting at $1,500 to Battle Creek area, Michigan nonprofit organizations, churches, towns, public schools, and agencies for community benefit programs. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of health, education, and community enrichment. Projects and programs should positively impact the quality of life of ...

Grants to USA nonprofit, for-profit, and Tribal child welfare and mental health service providers and school personnel partnering with eligible state agencies to integrate child welfare services for children affected by substance abuse. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of this FOA ...

Grants to USA organizations to positively impact the lives of Armenian-American youth. Consideration will be given to both local and national projects. The Foundation supports Armenian education, cultural activities, camping, and athletic programs that foster cultural appreciation and knowledge in youth.

Grants to Wisconsin and Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for activities that promote economic health, education, arts and culture, and the environment. Eligible organizations must benefit communities that are served by the Funding Source. See Grant Coverage Areas below for a link to a list of eligib...

Grants and in-kind grants of books to USA and territories PreK-12 teachers to help build their classroom libraries. Funding is intended to increase the accessibility of quality books to as many children as possible by bringing books into classroom libraries. These funds are provided to the individual teacher and not the...

In-kind services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for branding development, marketing strategies, website design, and creative services. The goal of the program is to help charitable organizations strengthen their marketing and branding efforts through: - Brand assessment and development - Ide...

Grants to Marinette County, Wisconsin and Menominee County, Michigan nonprofits, local and state government agencies, schools, hospitals, and religious organizations for programs and projects that address issues facing local women and girls. Past grants have focused on recreation, education, health and human services, well...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International governmental units, agencies, organizations, fire departments, and fire brigades for a wide range of fire preparedness, prevention, and control efforts, including arson prevention, fire investigation, training and education programs related to fire prevention, and pre-fire planning....

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that benefit communities across a broad range of areas, with an emphasis on geographic locations where family members of the Funding Source reside. Request summaries are due prior to the submission of full proposals. Priority areas include arts, c...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and projects to improve the quality of life of families and individuals in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for healthcare, education, and community well-being. The funding source has a business presence i...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Adrian, Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that enhance and revitalize the community. Priority will be given to proposals that focus on promoting economic development, educational development for young children, and creating and supporting recreation opportunities for the ...

Grants ranging from $20,000 to $75,000 to USA nonprofits, public school districts, and private and public elementary and secondary schools for children's and youth education programs, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), the environment, job training, and literacy. For t...

Grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, running clubs, and elementary and middle schools to implement structured youth running programs. The funded program may be either a start-up program or a pre-existing program. Eligible programs are those that are more than just a one-time event. They shou...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for the development of new programs or the assessment of existing programs that promote educational success for disadvantaged children. Initial proposals are due by December 1. Applications are invited for the following two types of projects: 1. Program Development Goal: Develo...

Grants to USA researchers at nonprofit institutions for investigations into practices and policies that improve the lives of American children and youth ages 5 - 25. Funding is intended to support research that generates change by contributing to a body of knowledge that can improve the lives of young people and reduce ine...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, hospitals, government agencies, religious institutions, veterans organizations, and volunteer fire departments in eligible states for community benefit programs. Funding is intended for programs and projects that focus on the areas of workforce development, education, poverty...

Grants ranging from $100 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for programs that provide music education to children and youth. Organizations that take innovative approaches, operate with a low overhead, and demonstrate collaborative elements in their work are of particular interest. The Mockingbird Fou...

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations serving residents of north Flint and its vicinity for programs that foster strong, vibrant communities. Grants proposals must align with one of the following areas of priority: safety, neighborhoods, youth, and economic opportunity. The Foundation is committed to improving outc...

Grants of up to $4,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, K-12 schools, and preK-12 educational institutions for local arts and cultural activities. Funding will support locally-driven, high-quality projects that increase public access to arts and cultural opportunities. These projects connect communities...

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for public policy initiatives to advance economic mobility and racial equity in the Great Lakes region. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Program areas include culture, environment, democracy, education ...

Grants typically ranging from $3,000 to $20,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programming and operating support. Priority will be given to organizations serving Northern areas and the Midland, Saginaw, and Bay area. First-time applicants must submit a written request before completing the formal grant application...

Grants to Mason County, Michigan nonprofit organizations, governments, schools, and churches to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Program areas include arts, education, community development, urban revitalization, environment, health, huma...

Grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to USA nonprofits and schools in eligible regions for public education and community service projects. Funding is intended for STEM projects, career and technical training in the skilled trades, as well as community service projects, with particular emphasis on programs that have a stro...

Grants to Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for local families and individuals, with an emphasis on communities in the greater Toledo area. Funding is available for a broad range of programs in areas such as social services, education, neighborhood and urban affair...

Grants ranging between $1,000 and $10,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and churches for a broad range of activities to benefit local communities in the Greater Muskegon County area. An application of intent must be submitted prior to a full proposal. The Community Foundation chart...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Oceana County, Michigan nonprofit organizations, churches, schools, and agencies for programs in the areas of arts, community development, health and human services, and education. An application of intent is required prior to submitting a full application. Funding is also available for emerging c...

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants starting at $1,000 to Lapeer County, Michigan nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and governmental entities for projects to improve the quality of life for area residents. Projects should be planned with respect to the needs and opportunities within the community. Detaile...

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches in the Lowell area for programs in the areas of education, arts and culture, health, community development, human service, environment, and recreation. Priority will be given to educational projects and those serving a broad segment of t...

Grants in the form of a $250 gift card to USA K-12 teachers for creative classroom supplies. Applicants will be judged on a sample lesson plan that shows creativity, originality, and potential impact. Funding is intended to award and encourage classroom creativity, which helps foster individuality, expression, and creative...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and universities for scholarly research on public policy issues that impact on the personal and economic liberties of the nation's citizens. Funding is intended to support scholarship resulting in the publication of policy papers, journal articles, and books. The Foundation will also f...

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $1,000 to Little Traverse Bay area, Michigan Tribal citizens for educational, community, and individual activities. Funding is intended for activities that will benefit the local community. Applicants must enclose a copy of their Tribal ID card.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding will be provided for programs that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, facilitating American Indian education (particularly college, graduate, and post-graduate education), ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in communities where the funding source operates. Initiatives should focus on disaster relief, helping children and families in need, access to medical and health services, services for U.S. troops, pharmacy education, and education for underserved youth....

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for innovative projects to educate and inspire individuals, communities, and organizations to engage in environmental activism. Funding is intended for pilot, model, and demonstration projects that seek to change attitudes and behaviors about environmental issues. The Foundation par...

Grants ranging from $1,500 to $10,000 to Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs that support the physical fitness and health of children in grades K-12. Funding is intended to promote children's involvement in the organization's winter-month sports, exercise, or recreational programs. Ac...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA artists, organizations, foundations, museums, and businesses to promote the arts of the Osage Nation and Native American Culture. This program enables Osage artists, as well as Osage-related arts-oriented organizations, to carry out a wide range of arts activities. Priorities for Funding:...