Environment Grants in Michigan

167 foundations fund environment programs in Michigan. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $5K – $745K

Environment Program

From Joyce Foundation

Climate solutionsCarbon-free electricityEnergy efficiency+7 more

Who can apply: Projects must fit the Environment Program's Climate Solutions or Great Lakes & Drinking Water strategies. Work in Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota receives the most climate support; water work is concentrated in Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Joyce generally does not fund physical infrastructure, environmental education, local cleanup, basic scientific research, or direct service. It is not currently accepting unsolicited requests for equitable deep-decarbonization policy innovation.

Open nowCloses in 25 days (Dec 7, 2026)Award: Up to $30K

Research Prize

From Skidmore Owings & Merrill Foundation

AIbuilt environmenthuman agency+6 more

Who can apply: Open to faculty currently teaching at a professionally accredited bachelor's, master's, or PhD program in architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture, urban design, or engineering in the United States. Research must be developed in an institutional studio or seminar, with interdisciplinary collaboration and student engagement. SOM Foundation affiliated members, SOM employees, and faculty from previously awarded proposals are ineligible.

Open nowCloses Dec 18, 2026

SpartanNash Foundation Grant Program

From Spartannash Foundation

HungerHeroesHope+10 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be qualified 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofits located within a 30-mile radius of a SpartanNash retail store, distribution center, service center, or corporate office, and must provide services in those communities. Requests must align with the Foundation's focus areas. Applicants may apply once annually. Organizations that received support through a retail fundraising campaign in the same calendar year are not eligible for a grant that year. Grants are not made to individuals, endowments, elected officials, national ceremonies, memorials, conferences, fundraising dinners, testimonials, similar events, or organizations that do not comply with the Foundation's nondiscrimination policy.

Open nowCloses Jan 31, 2027Award: Up to $22K

Finalist Awards (Finalist Grants)

From Impact100 Detroit Impact100 Metro Detroit

Arts & CultureEducationFamily and Individual Support+2 more

Who can apply: Organizations must apply to the annual Impact100 Metro Detroit grant process and be selected as semifinalists/finalists. Base eligibility follows the main grant program (501(c)(3), located in Wayne/Oakland/Macomb, ≥3 years financials, project budget ≥$100,000).

Open nowCloses Mar 1, 2027

Cadillac Area Women’s Giving Circle Grants

From Cadillac Area Community Foundation

Culture and the artsEconomic developmentEducation+3 more

Who can apply: The scraped content provides an online organizational application but does not state detailed eligibility criteria.

Open nowCloses Mar 1, 2027

Cadillac Area Men’s Giving Circle Grants

From Cadillac Area Community Foundation

Culture and the artsEconomic developmentEducation+3 more

Who can apply: The scraped content provides an online organizational application but does not state detailed eligibility criteria.

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Largest Environment in Michigan Foundations

NEW VENTURE FUND

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$359.6M

Total Assets

$624.9M

Median Grant

$120K

C05National
SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$236.4M

Total Assets

$106.5M

Median Grant

$100K

C60National
THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$151.4M

Total Assets

$432.7M

Median Grant

$66K

C500National
WINDWARD FUND

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$137.7M

Total Assets

$432.7M

Median Grant

$100K

C30National
NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$82M

Total Assets

$579.1M

Median Grant

$50K

C12National
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$67.8M

Total Assets

$10.1B

Median Grant

$25K

C32National
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$54.8M

Total Assets

$37.2M

Median Grant

$45K

C013National
SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION

OAKLAND, CA

Annual Giving

$44.4M

Total Assets

$191.6M

Median Grant

$73K

C300National
RESOURCES LEGACY FUND

SACRAMENTO, CA

Annual Giving

$43.9M

Total Assets

$151.9M

Median Grant

$50K

C30Regional
Eagle Foundation

Omaha, NE

Annual Giving

$41.3M

Total Assets

$990.9M

Median Grant

$100K

C30National
MULTIPLIER

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$35.8M

Total Assets

$63.4M

Median Grant

$47K

C60National
THE MARISLA FOUNDATION

LAGUNA BEACH, CA

Annual Giving

$35.5M

Total Assets

$21.1M

Median Grant

$65K

C30National
Breakthrough Energy Action Inc

KIRKLAND, WA

Annual Giving

$29.5M

Total Assets

$24.5M

Median Grant

$508K

C01National
ENERGY ACTION FUND

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$20M

Total Assets

$29.3M

Median Grant

$50K

C35National
Clean Future Forum Inc

Washington, DC

Annual Giving

$18.8M

Total Assets

$20M

Median Grant

$400K

C30National
DEPLOYUS INC

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$18.4M

Total Assets

$18.3M

Median Grant

$105K

C35National
NATIONAL NETWORK OF ABORTION FUNDS INC

BEAVERTON, OR

Annual Giving

$18.3M

Total Assets

$44.8M

Median Grant

$59K

C99ZNational
CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY EQUITY FUND

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$17.3M

Total Assets

$52.6M

Median Grant

—

C01National
THE CONSERVATION FUND A NONPROFIT CORPORATION

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$15.9M

Total Assets

$942.8M

Median Grant

$20K

C300Regional
THE RECYCLING PARTNERSHIP INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$15.5M

Total Assets

$46.1M

Median Grant

$81K

C27National
CLEAN AND PROSPEROUS AMERICA

TUMWATER, WA

Annual Giving

$15M

Total Assets

$812K

Median Grant

$25K

C35National
THE CHRISTENSEN FUND

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$13.7M

Total Assets

$327.1M

Median Grant

$50K

C30National
PATAGONIAORG

VENTURA, CA

Annual Giving

$13.2M

Total Assets

—

Median Grant

$15K

C19National
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$11.9M

Total Assets

$4.5M

Median Grant

$40K

C030National
AMERICAN RIVERS INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$11.6M

Total Assets

$40.1M

Median Grant

$21K

C013National

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