Grant Resources

This page hosts links to local, regional, state, and national resources for nonprofits and community organizations. Here, you’ll find potential grant opportunities and relevant data sources to support grant applications.

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Arts, Culture & History
Community and Economic Development
Education
Recreation
Wellness
Environment
General Grant Opportunities for All
Professional Development

Arts, Culture & History

  • Upper Peninsula Arts & Culture Alliance - Grants for arts, cultural programs and services throughout Michigan ensuring that every citizen and community enjoys the civic, economic and educational benefits of arts and culture. Learn more

    Arts Midwest - Grants for artists, community reading, theatre, and traditional arts. Learn more

    National Endowment for the Arts - Grants for community access to the arts, culture, and design. Learn more

    National Trust for Historic Preservation - Grants to encourage preservation at the local level by providing seed money for preservation projects in small towns with populations of 10,000 or less. Learn more

    Michigan Arts and Culture Council - Grants to support civic, economic and educational benefits of arts and culture. Learn more

    Michigan Humanities - Reimbursement grants to help support the fees and expenses of touring performers, artists, exhibitors, and humanities presenters. Learn more

    The Jeffris Family Foundation - Grants to support the development of important historic preservation projects. Learn more

    Michigan District - Lutheran Church - Grants to assist a local congregation with an international mission project involving human care and gospel proclamation. Learn more

  • National Endowment for the Arts - Data on arts and culture. Learn more

    Americans for the Arts - Data and research on all aspects of the arts and culture industry. Learn more

    Institute of Museum and Library Services - U.S. Museum and Library Data. Learn more

    Keweenaw Time Traveler - Keweenaw Peninsula Historical Data. Learn more

Community and Economic Development

  • Copper Shores Health Foundation - Grants to serve a health need in the community. Learn more

    Michigan Saves - Financing for large-scale clean energy projects. Learn more

    Carhartt - Grants to assist organizations with a focus on disaster relief and workforce development. Learn more

    Council of Michigan Foundations - Grant opportunities for community foundations to fund technology, consultants, conferences, national standards processes and technical assistance. Learn more

    Wells Fargo - Grant opportunities for nonprofits to fund financial health, housing affordability, small business growth, and sustainability to strengthen underinvested communities by investing in pathways to economic advancement and generational wealth. Learn more

    Foundation for Rural Service - Community Grant Program - Grants to fund technology and broadband enabled focused projects, projects that have a long-term impact for the community and its residents, projects that promote community participation and engagement, projects that create a more sustainable rural community. Learn more

    Karma for Cara Foundation - Mini Grants for students 18 years of age and under to complete service projects in their communities throughout the United States. Learn more

    Small Business Association of Michigan - Grants to provide support for established 1st stage and 2nd stage businesses who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more

    Youth Service America - Grants to fund youth service, connection, and ending hunger. Learn more

  • United for Alice - ALICE research quantifies and describes the number of households that are struggling financially in Michigan. Learn more

    U.S. Census Bureau - The Census Bureau provides data about the citizens of the U.S. and the U.S. economy. Learn more

    Census Reporter - Broken down version of the U.S. Census Bureau broken down by category. Learn more

    U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Statistics on U.S. employment rates, wages, workplace injuries, unemployment, productivity, inflation and prices, and geographic information. Learn more

    Population Reference Bureau - Population and death data. Learn more

    Data360 People - World Bank - Data, analytics, and resources focused on human capital (the wealth that is embodied in people as health, education, skills, and experience and that is essential for productivity), wellbeing, and their distribution within and across societies. Learn more

    Data360 Prosperity - World Bank - Data, resources, and tools on prosperity to inform policy measures that foster inclusive and sustainable growth. Learn more

    Data360 Infrastructure - World Bank - Data, analytics, and resources focused on infrastructure that supports inclusive and sustainable growth, expands markets, creates job opportunities by connecting people to opportunity, promotes competition, and contributes to a cleaner future. Learn more

    Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget - Michigan Labor Market Data Search. Learn more

    2021 Upper Peninsula Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) - Data on the Upper Peninsula covering demographics, chronic disease, behaviors, access to care, and community concerns. Learn more

    KEDA Economic Development Strategic Plan - Economic development strategic plan for Houghton and Keweenaw counties. Learn more

    Visit Keweenaw - Tourism and economic impact statistics and reports for the Keweenaw Peninsula. Learn more

    Western Upper Peninsula Food Systems Collaborative - Data on annual reports, community food survey results, and farm to school. Learn more

    Western Upper Peninusla Planning and Development Region - Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. Learn more

    USDA Rural Development - Rural Investments - Data Tables. Learn more

    2024 Upper Peninsula Energy Report - Learn more

Education

  • Michigan College Access Network - Grant funding to support direct service programs, high schools for innovative work, and those who are helping place college within reach for more Michigan youth. Learn more

    Dollar General - Literacy grants for adults, K-12, etc. Learn more

    Michigan Community College Association - Grants to support community college student success efforts. Learn more

    Farm Bureau of Michigan - Grants to end hunger in Michigan through education, financial support and community engagement. Learn more

    Wild Ones - Grants to plant native gardens and landscaping projects throughout the United States for outdoor learning areas that engage youth (preschool to high school) directly in planning, planting and caring for native plant gardens. Learn more

    American Academy of Dermatology Association - Grants to fund shaded structures where children learn and play to schools, day-cares, parks, and other non-profit organizations. Learn more

    Salad Bars 2 Schools - Funding for salad bars to schools to provide children with daily access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Learn more

    Karma for Cara Foundation - Mini Grants for students 18 years of age and under to complete service projects in their communities throughout the United States. Learn more

    Imagine Learning Foundation - Grants to support initiatives that enhance youth learning and well-being, study how well-being affects student achievement, and address issues like absenteeism and housing insecurity in K–12 education. Learn more

    ProLiteracy - List of grants external and internal to ProLiteracy to improve child and adult literacy. Learn more

  • National Center for Education Statistics - The NCES collects, analyzes, and reports data on the condition of U.S. education from early childhood to adult education to help improve student outcomes. Learn more

    Data360 People - World Bank - Data, analytics, and resources focused on human capital (the wealth that is embodied in people as health, education, skills, and experience and that is essential for productivity), wellbeing, and their distribution within and across societies. Learn more

    MI School Data - Michigan education data source. Learn more

Recreation

  • Good Sports - Brand-new sports equipment, footwear, and apparel to schools and youth-serving organizations in communities all across the country. Learn more

    Great Lakes Sports Commission - Grant to support and foster sports events and special projects that promote and develop the 36-county, Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula region as a premier destination for sports, recreation, and tourism. Learn more

    Pitch In - Grants to support baseball and softball equipment for economically disadvantaged children (18 and under). Learn more

    AthLife Foundation - Grant to support academic athletic coaches. Learn more

    The USA Hockey Foundation - Grants to support youth hockey, inclusivity in hockey, girls hockey, etc. Learn more

  • U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Species research data, some recreational data. Learn more

    Outdoor Industry Association - U.S. Outdoor Participation Trends Report. Learn more

    BEA Outdoor Recreation - U.S. Outdoor recreation funding data. Learn more

    University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute - Data on the Impacts of Tourism in the Western Upper Peninsula. Learn more

    Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region - Recreation plans by city, county and township. Learn more

    Visit Keweenaw - Tourism and economic impact statistics and reports for the Keweenaw Peninsula. Learn more

Wellness

  • Copper Shores Health Foundation - Grants to serve a health need in the community. Learn more

    Superior Health Foundation - Grants for community health programs, health education, accessibility, etc. Learn more

    Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Care of Michigan - Grants to fund work related to health disparities, physical health, behavioral health, substance use disorder, mental health, maternal-infant health, health inequities, social determinants of health. Learn more

    National Institutes of Health - Health-centered grant opportunities. Learn more

    Michigan Health Endowment Fund - Grants to reduce health disparities, improve health equity, build community wellness, increase social integration for marginalized populations, bolster community support systems, and expand community engagement efforts. Learn more

    Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - Grants to support economic Inclusion for family well-being, equitable and accountable public health and healthcare systems, and healthy and equitable community conditions. Learn more

  • The Annie E. Casey Foundation - Data, policy recommendations, and tools to advance policies that benefit children. Learn more

    National Cancer Institute - Cancer data and research. Learn more

    ChildStats - Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics. Learn more

    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) - Health policy development, policy coordination, legislation development, strategic planning, policy research, evaluation, and economic analysis. Learn more

    Data360 People - World Bank - data, analytics, and resources focused on human capital (the wealth that is embodied in people as health, education, skills, and experience and that is essential for productivity), wellbeing, and their distribution within and across societies. Learn more

    CDC Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System - Statistics on health-related behaviors and experiences that can lead to death and disability among youth and adults. Learn more

    Population Reference Bureau - Population and death data. Learn more

    Michigan Health and Human Services - Michigan Health Services Reports and Statistics. Learn more

    County Health Rankings & Roadmaps - Health data by U.S. county. Learn more

    2021 Upper Peninsula Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) - Data on the Upper Peninsula covering demographics, chronic disease, behaviors, access to care, and community concerns. Learn more

    Western Upper Peninsula Food Systems Collaborative - Data on annual reports, community food survey results, and farm-to-school. Learn more

Environment

  • Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Grants to make communities healthier, safer and more vibrant through recreational opportunities, enhancing wildlife habitat and ensuring public safety. Learn more

    Quadratec - Grant to support an individual or group currently pursuing a program or initiative designed to benefit the environment. Learn more

    Michigan Saves - Financing for large-scale clean energy projects. Learn more

    The Lawrence Foundation - Grants to fund initiatives for the environment, human services, and disaster relief. Learn more

    Great Lakes Protection Fund - Grants to protect and improve ecosystems in the Great Lakes region. Learn more

    Carhartt - Grants to assist organizations with a focus on disaster relief and workforce development. Learn more

    The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation - Orchard donations are available for recipients who pledge to care for the trees and utilize them for a charitable purpose, with the goal of improving surrounding environments and providing a source of healthy nutrition for the community. Learn more

    National Fish and Wildlife Service - Grants to sustain, restore and enhance the nation's fish, wildlife and plants, and their habitats. Learn more

    National Geographic - Grants to fund environmental projects in science, conservation, storytelling, education, and technology. Learn more

    Captain Planet Foundation - Funding and supplies for project learning gardens. Learn more

    Jane Goodall's Roots and Shoots USA - Grants to plan, start, support, or celebrate a community-action project that helps people, animals or the environment. Learn more

    GroMoreGood - Grants for needs of existing garden projects, new garden projects, outdoor green space projects (land that is partly or completely covered with grass, trees, shrubs, or other vegetation and an option for children and the community to learn). Learn more

  • United Nations Environmental Programme - Environmental Data from around the world. Learn more

    Data360 Planet - World Bank - Data, resources, and instruments designed to shape policies that foster sustainable growth, all within the bounds of the planet. Learn more

    United States Geological Survey - The USGS provides science through an array of earth, water, biological, and mapping data and expertise to bear in support of decision-making on environmental, resource, and public safety issues. Learn more

    U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Species research data, some recreational data. Learn more

    Keweenaw Bay Indian Community - Forest Stewardship Plan for the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. Learn more

    Keweenaw Bay Indian Community - Community Priority Climate Action Plan. Learn more

    Keweenaw Bay Indian Community - Wetlands Program Plan. Learn more

    USDA Rural Development - Rural Investments - Data Tables. Learn more

    2024 Upper Peninsula Energy Report - Learn more

General Opportunities

  • The Americana Foundation - Grants for projects and organizations that positively impact people’s lives by creating systematic and/or structural change. Learn more

    The Awesome Foundation - Grants for projects of any kind that "do awesome" in the community. Learn more

    Thrivent - Start-up funds for fundraisers and community projects. Learn more

    Nonprofit Collective Foundation - Unrestricted capacity-building grants. Learn more

    Joe D. Pentecost Foundation - Grants for any need that a nonprofit may have. Learn more

    T-Mobile - Grants for projects that foster local connections, like technology upgrades, outdoor spaces, the arts, and community centers. Learn more

    O'Reilly Auto Parts - Grants to support nonprofits serving and improving communities, demonstrate innovative approaches to addressing a defined social issue, and create opportunities to reach targeted audiences. Learn more

    Kentucky Fried Chicken - Grants for nonprofits who work on investing in projects that help expand program offerings, repair a critical infrastructure, or create new resources. Learn more

    GEICO Philanthropic Foundation - Grants for financial literacy, food insecurity, environmental conservation, animal welfare and advocacy, and health and wellness initiatives. Learn more

    Upper Peninsula Power Co. - Grants to support Upper Peninsula non-profit organizations and associations with grants and volunteer support that improve the quality of life in our region through arts & culture, community development, education, environment and health & human services. Learn more

    Semco Energy Gas Company - Grants to support healthy and safe communities, bright futures, and environmental champions. Learn more

    W.K. Kellogg Foundation - Grants to fund organizations that are advancing innovative, community-driven solutions. Learn more

    Dr. Scholl Foundation - Grants are awarded to nonprofits for initiatives for education, social service, healthcare, cvic and cultural, and environmental. Learn more

    The Mullick Foundation - Grants to fund educational initiatives, community impact initiatives, culture initiatives and health initiatives. Learn more

    Walmart - Spark Good Local Grant - Grant Opportunity for nonprofits or religious organizations to strengthen communities. Learn more

    Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation - Grants for homes for the elderly, health care and research, research institutions, colleges and universities, youth work and general community support. Learn more

  • The Pew Center American Trends Panel - Probability-based survey panel made up of roughly 10,000 adults who are selected at random from across the entire United States. Learn more

    Data.gov - United States government data. Data from a multitude of locations in the United States for all topics. Learn more

    Data360 Digital - World Bank - Data, analytics, and resources on digital transformation topics. Learn more

    2021 Upper Peninsula Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) - Data on Upper Peninsula covering demographics, chronic disease, behaviors, access to care, and community concerns. Learn more

    Michigan State University Extension - Houghton County demographic data. Learn more

Recommendations and Tools for Grant Writing

  • MTU Library Book Borrowing - Community members and other patrons are eligible for the Courtesy Borrowing Card to borrow books from the MTU library. Learn more

    MTU Library Grant Writing Tips - Tips and resources for grant writing. Learn more

    Grants.gov- Grant writing basics and tips for proofreading grant applications. Learn more

    National Institutes of Health - General grant writing tips. Learn more

    U.S. Department of Agriculture: National Institute of Food and Agriculture - 20 Tips for Grantwriting Success. Learn more

    Environmental Protection Agency - Tips for a Successful Grant Application. Learn more

  • The Rural Development Eligibility Lookup Tool - Enables user flexibility in determining programmatic eligibility based on their location across multiple programs simultaneously. Learn more

    USDA Income and Property Eligibility Site - Learn More

Resources for Professional Development

  • Trello - Project management software with discounted rate for nonprofit organizations. Learn more

    Smartsheet - Project management software with a discounted rate for nonprofit organizations. Learn more

    Wrike - Project management software with discounted rate for nonprofit organizations. Learn more

    Monday - Project management software with discounted rate for nonprofit organizations. Learn more

    Freedcamp - Project management software with discounted rate for nonprofit organizations. Learn more

    Asana - Project management software with discounts for nonprofits. Learn more

  • Nonprofit Learning Lab - Online nonprofit training on training, facilitation, fundraising, strategic planning, communications, volunteer management, and free resources for nonprofit organizations. Learn more

    Nonprofit Ready - Free online training resources for nonprofit professionals. Learn more

    Class Central - Some paid and some free courses and certificates for professionals. Learn more

    Candid Learning - Free webinars and training resources for nonprofit professionals. Learn more

    Education Plus X - Paid courses, certificates and degrees. Learn more

    Allstate - The nonprofit leadership center is a fully funded program that is designed for nonprofit leaders who have more than 10 years of professional experience. Learn more

    FreeWill - Mostly free webinars, writing templates, reports and case studies for nonprofit professionals. Learn more

    Nonprofit Hub - Free online webinars for nonprofit professionals. Learn more

    Fundraising Academy - Free online webinars for nonprofit professionals. Learn more

    The Nonprofit Cooperative - Free professional development resources for nonprofit professionals (podcasts, webinars, white papers and guides). Learn more

    Firespring - Free webinars for creative marketing, commercial printing and web development. Learn more

    Alliance Research Co. - Free webinars for nonprofits. Learn more

    Grant Station - Paid webinars for nonprofits. Learn more

    National Grant Foundation - Paid courses and other free resources for nonprofits. Learn more

    Wallace - Resources to strengthen nonprofit financial management. Learn more

    Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! - Training resources for employees and hiring resources for employers. Learn more

  • Acorn Host - Discounted web hosting for nonprofits and other organizations who serve the public good. Learn more

    Dreamhost - Web host provider that offers free shared website and email hosting for nonprofits. Learn more

    Google - Discounted online resources for nonprofit organizations (excluding governments and schools). Learn more

    Intuit Quickbooks - Discounted accounting tools for nonprofits. Learn more

    Zoom - 50% off video conferencing platform for nonprofit organizations. Learn more

    Apple - Discounted technology for educators and university students. Learn more

    Techsoup - Discounted technology for nonprofits. Learn more

    PCs for People - Refurbished computers to nonprofits for affordable prices. Learn more

  • BoardSource - Paid year-round governance guidance, resources, and leadership development for nonprofits and nonprofit boards. Learn more

    Nonprofit Ready - Free online board and governance trainings and courses. Learn more

    OnBoard - Strategies for forming an efficient and effective nonprofit board and tools to inspire increased collaboration between nonprofit board members. Learn more

    Council of Nonprofits - Board and governance tips and tools for nonprofits. Learn more

    The BrigeSpan Group - Nonprofit board resource center. Learn more

    501 Commons - Nonprofit boards and governance resources. Learn more

    Kellogg Executive Education - Free, on-demand videos that cover essential topics for nonprofit board members. These practical tools and insights offer guidance to strengthen board effectiveness. Learn more

    Nonprofit Quarterly - Free nonprofit board development resource. Learn more

    Global Giving - Free nonprofit board development resource. Learn more

    Wallace - Free nonprofit governance toolkit. Learn more

    Leading with Intent - Data and insights on nonprofit boards. Learn more

  • Canva - Graphic Design Software with Nonprofit rates. Learn more

    National Council of Nonprofits - Free tools, research, and resources for nonprofits to operate more effectively, efficiently, and ethically. Learn more

    Michigan Nonprofit Association - Membership required. Offers document support for legal assistance, cyberattack assistance, immigration, etc. and also offers webinars and other helpful nonprofit resources. Learn more

    Adobe - Nonprofit discounts for Adobe Creative Cloud and Acrobat Pro. Learn more

    Amazon Business - Nonprofit pricing to help nonprofits manage grant funds with spend tracking, bulk discounts, and approval workflows. Amazon Business can also create custom wishlists for donors to access. Learn more

Have Questions?

For more information or questions about grants, please contact Madelina DiLisi, Director of Programs.