Grants in Michigan: 51+ Funding Opportunities

Organizations in Michigan can access federal grants open to all states, Michigan-specific state agency funding, regional foundation awards, and corporate giving programs. GrantAQ tracks every active grant available to Michigan nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and small businesses — and uses AI to match your organization to the funding you actually qualify for.

51+

Grants Available

$42.0M

Total Funding Tracked

$1.8M

Average Award

MI

State

Top Funding Categories in Michigan

philanthropygeneraleducation

Active Grants in Michigan

Gilbert Fam Foundation — Grants Program
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Gilbert Fam Foundation

Gilbert Fam Foundation is a private foundation based in Detroit, MI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $105,914,842 in grants. Total assets: $36,991,538. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
W K Kellogg Foundation Trust T/A 5315 — Grants Program
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W K Kellogg Foundation Trust T/A 5315

W K Kellogg Foundation Trust T/A 5315 is a private foundation based in Battle Creek, MI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $377,000,000 in grants. Total assets: $7,615,032,022. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Irving S Gilmore Foundation — Grants Program
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Irving S Gilmore Foundation

Irving S Gilmore Foundation is a private foundation based in Kalamazoo, MI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $14,365,106 in grants. Total assets: $332,627,704. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Ford Philanthropy — Grants Program
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Ford Philanthropy

Ford Philanthropy is a private foundation based in Dearborn, MI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $40,032,208 in grants. Total assets: $195,032,102. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation — Grants Program
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Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is a private foundation based in Flint, MI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $173,381,154 in grants. Total assets: $3,710,874,863. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Dte Energy Foundation — Grants Program
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Dte Energy Foundation

Dte Energy Foundation is a private foundation based in Detroit, MI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $24,833,367 in grants. Total assets: $120,093,193. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Skillman Foundation — Grants Program
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Skillman Foundation

Skillman Foundation is a private foundation based in Detroit, MI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $20,892,777 in grants. Total assets: $406,218,537. Primary focus area: education. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Kresge Foundation — Grants Program
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Kresge Foundation

Kresge Foundation is a private foundation based in Troy, MI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $185,027,660 in grants. Total assets: $4,065,070,521. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
The D Dan And Betty Kahn Foundation — Grants Program
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The D Dan And Betty Kahn Foundation

The D Dan And Betty Kahn Foundation is a private foundation based in Troy, MI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $10,560,000 in grants. Total assets: $101,182,026. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation — Grants Program
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The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation

The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in Detroit, MI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $137,591,395 in grants. Total assets: $1,001,561,935. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

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W K Kellogg Foundation — Grants Program
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W K Kellogg Foundation

W K Kellogg Foundation is a private foundation based in Battle Creek, MI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $406,544,164 in grants. Total assets: $474,525,317. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
William Davidson Foundation — Grants Program
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William Davidson Foundation

William Davidson Foundation is a private foundation based in Bloomfld Hls, MI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $60,000,409 in grants. Total assets: $1,106,780,529. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Ronda E Stryker & William D Johnston Foundation — Grants Program
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Ronda E Stryker & William D Johnston Foundation

Ronda E Stryker & William D Johnston Foundation is a private foundation based in Kalamazoo, MI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $42,345,482 in grants. Total assets: $33,051,548. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Wing Shadow Foundation — Grants Program
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Wing Shadow Foundation

Wing Shadow Foundation is a private foundation based in Ada, MI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $12,205,611 in grants. Total assets: $99,979,059. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
The Samuel And Jean Frankel Jewish Heritage Foundation — Grants Program
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The Samuel And Jean Frankel Jewish Heritage Foundation

The Samuel And Jean Frankel Jewish Heritage Foundation is a private foundation based in Troy, MI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $15,625,032 in grants. Total assets: $192,551,580. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Lachimi Foundation — Grants Program
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Lachimi Foundation

Lachimi Foundation is a private foundation based in Troy, MI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $10,000,000 in grants. Total assets: $16,113,769. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

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Fred & Barbara Erb Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Fred & Barbara Erb Family Foundation

Fred & Barbara Erb Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Royal Oak, MI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $19,047,440 in grants. Total assets: $342,348,054. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Herbert H & Grace A Dow Foundation — Grants Program
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Herbert H & Grace A Dow Foundation

Herbert H & Grace A Dow Foundation is a private foundation based in Midland, MI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $23,488,330 in grants. Total assets: $621,175,059. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Wege Foundation — Grants Program
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Wege Foundation

Wege Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, MI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $19,331,391 in grants. Total assets: $275,946,547. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Peter And Joan Secchia Family Inc — Grants Program
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Peter And Joan Secchia Family Inc

Peter And Joan Secchia Family Inc is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, MI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $17,017,887 in grants. Total assets: $99,894,733. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Kresge Foundation
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Kresge Foundation

National + Detroit

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Andreas Foundation — Grants Program
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Andreas Foundation

Andreas Foundation is a private foundation based in Otsego, MI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $4,624,860 in grants. Total assets: $70,447,321. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Paul & Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Paul & Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc

Paul & Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Detroit, MI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $4,715,000 in grants. Total assets: $82,470,340. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Consumers Energy Foundation — Grants Program
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Consumers Energy Foundation

Consumers Energy Foundation is a private foundation based in Jackson, MI. In 2023, the foundation distributed $7,820,257 in grants. Total assets: $55,085,639. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Michigan Grants

What types of grants are available in Michigan?

Michigan organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), Michigan-specific state agency grants, regional foundation grants, and local community foundation awards. Federal programs represent the largest pool; state agency grants often have shorter application cycles and local preference.

Do I need to be incorporated in Michigan to apply for state grants?

For most Michigan state agency grants, yes — organizations must be registered to do business in Michigan and often must demonstrate primary service delivery within the state. Federal grants are open regardless of incorporation state, provided your program serves eligible populations.

How do I find Michigan state grant opportunities?

Michigan state agency grants are published through the state grants portal, individual agency websites (health department, arts commission, housing finance agency, etc.), and GrantAQ's aggregated database. GrantAQ pulls all active state grants alongside federal and foundation opportunities so you see everything in one place.

What is the deadline cycle for Michigan grants?

Michigan state grant deadlines vary widely by agency. Many education and health grants align with the state fiscal year (often July 1). Community development grants may have spring deadlines. Federal grants follow agency-specific cycles. GrantAQ tracks all deadlines and sends alerts before they close.

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