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Grants for Michigan Nonprofits & 501(c)(3) Organizations

Explore 1,616 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) public charities, community organizations, faith-based initiatives, and NGOs operating in Michigan. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives spanning 61 grant categories and beyond, updated daily.

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Grants to USA Public Schools and Libraries to Implement STEM Projects in Rural and Low-income ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA public schools and libraries to implement STEM projects in rural and low-income communities. Funding is intended to support projects that foster interest in technology-related careers and engage students in solving real-world problems with computer t...

GrantWatch ID#: 216732

Donations of Safety Items to USA Individuals, First Responders, and Police Departments to Incr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Donations of safety items to USA individuals, first responders, police departments, and resource centers to increase the personal safety of individuals with autism. Caregivers of people with autism may request a tracking bracelet or a seat belt cover, and first re...

GrantWatch ID#: 216759

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Social Justice Projects and Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for social justice projects and programs. Funding is intended for programs addressing the challenges faced by people affected by displacement and injustice. Supported focus areas include advocacy, power building, movement cros...

GrantWatch ID#: 216768

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Strengthen Existing Projects and Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen existing projects and programs. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support social services, civic and cultural programs, medicine and science projects, youth facilities,...

GrantWatch ID#: 216850

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Education, Environmental Science, and Human Services Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects in the focus areas of education, environmental science, and human services. Priority is for organizations that align with more than one of the funding source's focus areas. The Foundation primarily su...

GrantWatch ID#: 216869

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives on Middle School Education and/or Solar Energy

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives that have significant impact on either middle school education or solar energy in underserved communities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a letter of intent. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216878

Grants to Michigan Public Charities for Activities to Benefit Residents Throughout the State

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan public charities for activities to benefit residents throughout the state. Funding is intended for high-impact projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, learning initiatives, natural environment, and economic vitality. The goal of the fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 216879

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Address a Broad Range of Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and activities to address a broad range of community needs. The funder's focus is on issues relating to community service providers, veterans and their families, the developmentally disabled, the preservation of w...

GrantWatch ID#: 216925

Grants to USA Nonprofit and For-Profit Performance Venues and Promoters to Respond to Emergenc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit performance venues and promoters to respond to emergencies. Eligible applicants work in the areas of performing arts, comedy, and music. Funding is intended for recovery from emergencies including natural and man-made disaste...

GrantWatch ID#: 217301

Grants to USA Swimming Lesson Providers for Programs to Teach Children and Youth How to Swim

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA swimming lesson providers for programs to teach children and youth how to swim. Funding is intended for programs using certified instructors and a recognized curriculum. Lessons must have a low student-to-instructor ratio and must meet the minimum nu...

GrantWatch ID#: 217381

In-Kind Services to USA Nonprofits to Improve Cybersecurity and Reduce Risks

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind services to USA nonprofit organizations to evaluate their cybersecurity and make recommendations on how to reduce risks and improve security. Awardees will receive a comprehensive evaluation and report on their current vulnerabilities, as well as suggestio...

GrantWatch ID#: 217487

Grants to Michigan Organizations for Social, Cultural, Educational, and Wellness Programs Bene...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan organizations for activities that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects and programs with a social, cultural, educational, and/or wellness focus. Funds may also be used for conferences, community de...

GrantWatch ID#: 217585

Grants to Michigan Organizations for Programs to Benefit Older Adults and Youth in Eligible Re...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan organizations to support activities that benefit older adults and youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs that advance mental and physical wellness among seniors ages 65 and up and youth under 18 years of age. Grants may be u...

GrantWatch ID#: 217588

Grants to Michigan Organizations, Clubs, and Facilities for Library and Literacy Programs to B...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan organizations, clubs, and facilities for activities in eligible locations to benefit the local community. Funding is intended for public library and related programs and projects focusing on continuing adult education, teens and children, and li...

GrantWatch ID#: 217589

Grants to USA Tribal Councils, Agencies, and IHEs for Artic Research and Conservation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA tribal councils, government agencies, IHEs, research entities, community groups, and NGOs for conservation and research projects related to the Arctic. Funding is intended to have a positive impact on coastal communities as well as to benefit wildlif...

GrantWatch ID#: 217677

Grants to USA Nonprofits for the Expansion of Public Charter Schools

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for the expansion of public charter schools. Applicants must first complete a questionnaire before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for schools that wish to serve about one thousand additional...

GrantWatch ID#: 217880

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Nonprofits, and Groups to Promote Alter...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, nonprofit organizations, and groups to promote alternatives to meat consumption. Eligible types of projects include the introduction of plant-based menus in institutions, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 217905

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Help Youth Develop Life Skills

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to help youth develop life skills. Funding is intended in particular for education programs and any strategies and programs that encourage young adults to be involved in the aviation and aerospace ind...

GrantWatch ID#: 218047

Grants to USA Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Schools, Agencies, and Groups for Commu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit and faith-based organizations, public and private schools, government agencies, and eligible groups for community benefit projects. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of education, health care, crisis management, and vet...

GrantWatch ID#: 218256

Grants to Colorado and Michigan Nonprofits for Health, Youth, Family, and Animal Welfare Proje...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado and Michigan nonprofit organizations for health, youth, family, and animal welfare projects to benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a letter of inquiry. Funded projects must se...

GrantWatch ID#: 218468

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Food Security, Waste Reduction, or Agricultural Education Initiat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives in the focus areas of food security, waste reduction, and agricultural education in regions served by the funding source. The purpose of the grant program is to advance the well-being of local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218613

Grants to USA Agencies for Emergency Wildfire Response

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies for emergency assistance to manage and contain wildfires. Funding is intended for firefighting activities, emergency protective measures, and administrative expenses. Eligible fires are loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 218627

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Grassroots Organizations, CBOs, Leaders, ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, grassroots, and community-based organizations, leaders, and social enterprises to support programs led by women. Funding is intended to foster advocacy, leadership, and sustainable development. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 218760

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives Related to Conservation, Education, and Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives related to conservation, education, and health. Applicants should be able to demonstrate strong leadership and sufficient organizational capacity. The goal of the funding program is to assist organizations that...

GrantWatch ID#: 218767

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Address the Health ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address the health and welfare of children. Funding is intended to support causes and organizations that make a positive difference in children's li...

GrantWatch ID#: 218942

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Educational Institutions for Healthcare Education Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for programs or projects to provide healthcare education to healthcare professionals and/or to the public. Funding may be used for a wide variety of activities. Partnerships and collaborative proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 219059

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Gm2 Gangliosidosis ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for reseaerch projects related to GM2 gangliosidosis. The purpose of the grant program is to support clinical or pre-clinical research projects that accelerate the advancement ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219064

Grants to Michigan Organizations to Install and Maintain Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan organizations to install and maintain electric vehicle charging stations for multi-family properties. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote environmentally friendly...

GrantWatch ID#: 219085

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches to Enrich the Lives of Children and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches for programs and projects to enrich the lives of children and youth. Focus areas for funding include education, youth development, arts and culture, safety, humanita...

GrantWatch ID#: 219096

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Education and Conservation Projects and Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for projects, programs, and activities that have a significant impact on communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education or conservation. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219159

Grants to USA IHEs to Provide Scholarships to Eligible Students

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA colleges, universities, and organizations to provide scholarships to students who meet certain criteria. Funding is intended to assist in the development of young adults across the nation. Students eligible to receive the scholarships through their u...

GrantWatch ID#: 219260

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers at IHEs for Neurological Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education for research projects related to neurological disorders. The purpose of the grant program is to support research that addresses gaps in the science of SCN2A-relat...

GrantWatch ID#: 219384

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Educational Programs for Projects to Enhance Civic Education and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $35,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational programs for projects to enhance civic education, appreciation of the arts, and basic scientific research. Funding is intended for projects to increase access to classical art, to conduct scien...

GrantWatch ID#: 219431

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Educational Entities in Eligible Counties...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational entities in eligible counties to address the needs of local communities. Funds may be used for capital projects, direct services, operational expenses for prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 219592

Grants to USA Nonprofits that Address Poverty in Young People and Families

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations that address poverty in young people and families. The funding source supports organizations with compelling solutions to address social issues that inhibit social and economic mobility among target populations and the communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 219779

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects that Positively Impact the Lives of Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that positively impact the lives of youth. Funding is intended for projects that raise awareness about sustainable living and environmental responsibility, as well as those that provide opportunities for education...

GrantWatch ID#: 219996

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits to Increase the Capacity of Local Newsrooms

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations to increase the capacity of newsrooms to provide news sources for local audiences. In addition to funding, grantees will receive coaching, capacity-building resources, peer learning opportunities, and other...

GrantWatch ID#: 220011

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs that Strengthen the Jewish Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that strengthen the Jewish community. Funding is intended for programs that welcome all Jews, with a specific emphasis on young adults up to age 40. Grants may be used to sustain important community i...

GrantWatch ID#: 220072

Grants to USA Nonprofit Legal Organizations to Advance Operations and Capabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to US nonprofit legal services organizations to advance their operations and capabilities. Funding is intended to enhance the organization's procedures by, for example, upgrading technology, offering professional development, determining the...

GrantWatch ID#: 220486

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Empower Jews of Color to be Jewish Leaders

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for early-stage projects to empower Jews of color to be full participants and leaders in Jewish life. Applicants must contact the grants team to set up a meeting before submitting an application. Projects that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220733

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Assist Individuals with Chronic Bleeding Disorders

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to assist individuals with chronic bleeding disorders. Funding is intended to improve the health and quality of life for bleeding disorder patients. Eligible activities include educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 220764

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Family Values, Promote Healthcare, and Assist the Disadvan...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for families, individuals, and local communities. Funding is intended to support nonprofits working to uphold family values, advance healthcare, and assist the disadvantaged. The Foundation takes...

GrantWatch ID#: 220800

Grants to USA IHEs, Tribal Entities, Health Systems to Strengthen Indigenous Populations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, Tribal entities, health systems, and nonprofit organizations for initiatives to strengthen Indigenous populations. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Focus areas include language revitalization, communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220808

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Humanitarian Projects to Enhance the Living Conditions of Vulnera...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for humanitarian projects and programs to enhance the living conditions of vulnerable people. Funding is intended to improve the treatment of various populations, including but not limited to seniors, veterans, orphans, and di...

GrantWatch ID#: 220826

In-kind Donations to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Youth Sports Programs to Support Commun...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, youth sports programs, and organizations serving underprivileged children to support community-benefit projects in eligible regions. Donations are intended to be used as items to be raffled or auction...

GrantWatch ID#: 220869

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Assist Animals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to assist animals. Funding is intended to support animal shelters, police dog units, and animal rescue organizations. Shelters must have a no-kill policy. The mission of the organization is to assist ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220884

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address the Risks of Advanced AI

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for projects to address the risks of advanced AI. Funding is intended for a wide range of project types, including training, mentorship, groups, events, and media resources such as videos, podc...

GrantWatch ID#: 220907

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address Concerns over Global Threats

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for programs and events that address concerns over global catastrophic threats. Funding is intended for conferences, courses, retreats, workshops, seminars, and similar projects. Focus areas include AI, biosec...

GrantWatch ID#: 220909

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address Global Catastrophes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for projects to build capacity to address potential catastrophes on a global scale. Priority focus is on projects that address and mitigate the risks of biological threats or risks related to A...

GrantWatch ID#: 220923

Grants to USA Camps Serving Bleeding Disorder Patients for Equipment Purchases and Facility Im...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA camps for capital projects and purchases that improve the camping experience. Funding is intended for camps that serve children with chronic bleeding disorders. Eligible expenses include facility improvements and a wide range of new equipment purchas...

GrantWatch ID#: 221016
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Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

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