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Grant: MI Conference Grant Application
Communities Eligible: MI Conference Boards, Divisions, Committees.
Purpose: To fund new, innovative approaches toward fulfilling the Michigan Conference’s Purpose and Vision. The Michigan Conference equips and connects through Christ-Centered Mission and Ministry, Bold and Effective Leaders, and Vibrant Congregations.
Applications due: October 1, deadline for grants that begin by December 1, 2025.
More information: Grant request amounts should be between $500 and $5000. Email either Katja Falker, Conference Leadership Council, President at ksfalker@gmail.com or Rev. Dr. Devon Herrell, Conference Leadership Council Grant Coordinator, at devonherrell@gmail.com. Learn more here.
Grant: Mustard Seed Migration Grants
Communities Eligible: Local United Methodist communities
Purpose: The Mustard Seed Migration Grant program from Global Ministries and the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is designed to encourage local United Methodist churches to engage in ministry to migrants in their midst. UMCOR will award grants of $2,000 USD to up to 100 United Methodist local churches in the U.S. to engage in new, one-time community-based service projects and ministries focused on migrants and refugees.
Applications due: Applications will be reviewed and approved on a rolling basis until Sept. 1, 2025 or until all 100 grants have been disbursed. We encourage churches to submit their applications as soon as possible, since awards will be given on a first-come first-served basis.
More information: https://umcmission.org/story/mustard-seed-migration-grants/
Grant: Break the Hate Challenge
Communities Eligible: This opportunity is open to all young leaders (aged 18 - 35) who are tackling hate in their communities or countries. We’re looking for leaders who make you sit up, lean in, and pay attention — the kind who challenge the status quo not just with words, but with bold, boundary-breaking creativity.
Purpose: Tangible Impact: Creating real change - mobilising communities, influencing policies, changing attitudes, saving lives. Creative Edge: Fighting hate in creative and unexpected ways whether through art, comedy or public spectacle. Relentless Courage: Never backing down, bold in the face of resistance, determined and resilient.
Applications due: Monday, June 16, 2025
More information: https://www.oneyoungworld.com/scholarships/break-hate-challenge
Grant: Lots of Compassion
Communities Eligible: Nonprofit organizations, school districts, universities, religious organizations, or other tax-exempt organizations in the United States and U.S. territories are eligible to apply.
Purpose: Together, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day and KidsGardening designed the Lots of Compassion Grant program to support local leaders looking to transform vacant lots into gardens to help grow compassion in their community. In 2025, 10 grantees will receive $20,000 each to transform a vacant lot into a garden. A total of $200,000 will be awarded annually.
Applications due: Monday, June 16, 2025, at 11:59 PM PT.
More information: Link
Grant: Kwik Trip Kares
Communities Eligible: Supports nonprofit organizations located where the company has stores in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, South Dakota, and Minnesota.
Purpose: Examples of supported programs include police and fire departments, food pantries, and capital campaign projects. Donations providing the basic human necessities to those in need are the program's first priority (ex: food, water, shelter, and safety).
Applications due: August 1, 2025
More information: https://www.kwiktrip.com/community/donations/kwik-trip-kares
Grant: Thriving Congregations Cohorts
Communities Eligible & Purpose: The grant is open to any small to medium congregation from a Wesleyan-tradition denomination that seek to begin sharing the Gospel, telling their faith stories, and inviting others into a relationship with Jesus. A team from your church must include the pastor and lay persons. Churches who have previously received an Equipping the Local Church grant are not eligible for these cohorts.
Applications due: Opens June 15, 2025. Deadline August 1, 2025.
More information: https://foundationforevangelism.org/grants/
*An info session will be held on June 19 at 2:30 p.m. ET. Register Here.
*A list of Frequent Asked Questions may also be found on our grant information page.
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: Meijer Simply Give Program
Communities Eligible: Those in the Meijer market areas.
Purpose: grants to programs addressing food scarcity with food items, meals, etc.
Applications due: Ongoing
More information: Fill out the form here: https://www.printfriendly.com/document/meijer-donation-request-form-instructions/editor
- Return to your local Meijer along with,
- Proof of non-profit status (IRS Letter with EIN number)
- A completed W9 form and any necessary letters.
- Submit the form to the customer service desk at your Meijer store.
- Await notification of your application status within 60 days.
Grant: Wedge Foundation
Communities Eligible: Lake, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties in West Michigan.
Purpose: Has a focus on Arts & Culture (20%), Environment (35%), Education (25%), Community Health and Wellbeing (20%) and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Applications due: Spring and Fall
More information: https://wegefoundation.com/grants/
Grant: The Carls Foundation
Communities Eligible:
Purpose: The Carls Foundation has broadly defined charitable purposes, but the principal purpose and mission of the Foundation as outlined by its donor-founder and its Trustees is children's welfare and preservation of natural areas.
Applications due: Ongoing
More information: https://carlsfdn.org/
Grant: The Lead Pastor - 11 grants for Church Repairs
Communities Eligible: Varies
Purpose: While there are quite a few general-use church grants you can apply for, we will look at key grants for church repairs or restoration.
Applications due: Ongoing
More information: https://theleadpastor.com/church-management/grants-for-church-repairs/#h-11-grants-for-church-repairs-worth-checking-out
Grant: Lowes Charitable and Educational Foundation Grants
Communities Eligible: Varies
Purpose: Lowes Charitable and Educational Foundation offers four types of grants focused on K-12 education, community development projects with high-needs such as: building renovations/upgrades, grounds improvements, technology upgrades as well as safety improvements, and small scale assistance for non-profits.
Applications due: Ongoing
More information: https://www.communitydevelopmentgrants.info/Grant-Details/gid/16792
Ongoing Technology Grants
Grant: Beaumont Foundation
Communities Eligible: Statewide
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 June 30, 2025