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Grant: Mustard Seed Migration Grants
Communities Eligible: Nationwide
Purpose: The goal of this program is to nurture a deeper understanding and care for the most vulnerable in our communities. We also encourage participating congregations to think about what they might do on a long-term basis, how they might get involved in advocacy to address systemic injustices present in immigration policy or consider how they might more completely live into a new understanding of church as the kingdom of God, actively engaged in caring for the most vulnerable in the community.
Applications due: 2024 Applications now open.
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Ongoing Community Grants
Grant: Kroger Community Rewards
Communities Eligible: State-wide
Purpose: Various
Applications due: Ongoing
More information: https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards
Grant: ALDI Community Gift Card Program
Communities Eligible: Nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, and Native American Tribes/Nations in the communities where ALDI stores are located.
Purpose: Various
Applications due: Ongoing
More information: https://corporate.aldi.us/corporate-sustainability/community/aldi-community-gift-card-program/
Grant: 5 Healthy Towns Foundation
Communities Eligible: Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, and Stockbridge, MI.
Purpose: To cultivate improvements in personal and community wellness.
Applications due: Ongoing
More information: https://www.5healthytowns.org/regional-grant-applications/
Grant: Berrien Community Foundation
Communities Eligible: Berrien Community
Purpose: Part of the Frederick S. Upton Foundation Big Idea Grant Program for innovative programming ideas aimed at serving and enhancing the quality of life for residents in the Berrien County.
Applications due: Ongoing
More information: https://www.berriencommunity.org/UptonBigIdea
Grant: The Adient Foundation
Communities Eligible: The communities where Adient operates, and employees live and work.
Purpose: Areas of interest: Health, Education, Culture and the Arts, Civic Activities. The focus is on justice and law, community and neighborhood improvements, the environment, civil rights and equal opportunity, citizenship, and safety.
Applications due: Ongoing
More information: https://www.adient.com/about-us/adient-foundation/
Grant: The American Foundation
Communities Eligible: State-wide
Purpose: To support the sustainable development of agriculture and community food systems, the protection of natural resources, and the conservation of early American heritage.
Applications due: Ongoing
More information: https://americanafoundation.org/
Grant: Frank N. Andersen Foundation
Communities Eligible: Bay and Saginaw counties, MI.
Purpose: To support nonprofit organizations in the areas of arts and culture, children and youth, community development, education, health, people with disabilities, and social services, including hunger.
Applications due: Ongoing
More information: PO Box 225 Bridgeport, MI 48722
Grant: The Gerber Foundation West Michigan Youth Programs
Communities Eligible: Lake, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties in West Michigan.
Purpose: Grants are geared towards projects serving youth from 0-18 years of age. A special emphasis is placed on projects focused on the following major target areas: health, nutrition, & dental issues, early childhood services & literacy, parenting education, education (including science, technology, engineering, arts/agriculture, and math), life experience (camp scholoarships, agricultural science education, 4-H and FFA)
Applications due: Ongoing
More information: https://www.gerberfoundation.org/west-michigan-grants/
Grant: 11 Grants for Church Repairs
Communities Eligible: State-wide
Purpose: Various grants to explore for church repairs or restoration.
Applications due: Ongoing
More information: https://theleadpastor.com/how-to/grants-for-church-repairs/#h-11-grants-for-church-repairs-worth-checking-out
Grant: Fighting Hunger Grant
Communities Eligible: Nationwide
Purpose: The Foundation provides grants to non-profit organizations throughout the United States and Canada who fight hunger in our communities. Grantable programs may include, but are not limited to local food pantries, food banks, meal assistance programs for children, families, seniors and more.
Applications due: Opens on December 1, 2024
More information: https://alphagammadeltafoundation.org/fighting-hunger-grants/
Grant: Arts Midwest
Communities Eligible: Midwest
Purpose: Arts Midwest has several art centric offerings, including community wide reads, dance, music, and art shows for groups and individuals.
Applications due: Ongoing
More information: https://artsmidwest.org/get-support/
Grant: Don Wood Foundation
Communities Eligible: Midwest
Purpose: The Dan Wood Foundation supports entrepreneurship; sales training; leadership development; and, entrepreneurial education. The Program accepts one-year and multi-year requests for: scholarship programs; capital building; capital equipment; programming.
Applications due: Ongoing
More information: https://www.donwoodfoundation.org/rollinggrantprogram.html
Grant: The Samuel L. Westerman Foundation
Communities Eligible:
Purpose: The Samuel L. Westerman Foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Michigan, with a focus on funding: arts and culture; Christian organizations; children and youth, including at-risk youth; education; health, including medical research; and, social services. Types of support include general operating and project support. Interested applicants may submit a letter describing the organization and the purpose for which funds are being requested. Grant range $100-$40,000.
Applications due: Ongoing
More information: Ruth R. LoPrete, Grant Officer, 5020 North Park Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46205
Grant: The Tuktawa Foundation
Communities Eligible: Michigan
Purpose: The Tuktawa Foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Michigan. arts and culture; children and youth; the environment and conservation; education; health; and, human services. The Foundation does not provide specific application procedures. A typical approach is to submit a written request that includes a description of the organization, the purpose for which funds are being requested, and the amount of the request. Applicants should also include a copy of the IRS letter confirming tax-exempt status. Grant range: $1,000-$30,000.
Applications due: Ongoing
More information: Charles J. Andrews, 4812 Willow Lake, Orchard Lake, MI 48324
Ongoing Technology Grants
Grant: Beaumont Foundation
Communities Eligible: State-wide
Purpose: Children, Youth, Education, Social Services, Fallen Heroes
Applications due: Ongoing
More information: https://bmtfoundation.com/
Grant: Booz Allen Foundation
Communities Eligible:
Purpose: Inspiring and Empowering diverse populations to explore and pursue new pathways of opportunity for STEM and advanced tech careers.
Applications due: Ongoing
More information: https://boozallenfoundation.org/index.php/about-us/
Last Updated on November 14, 2024