These foundations have a track record of funding faith-based work in Michigan, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
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outreach ministryeducationmission endeavors+3 more
Who can apply: Projects, initiatives, and advancement of new or existing programs are encouraged. Grants for covering or offsetting normal organization operating costs are discouraged. Category A supports ministries outside St. John's that provide outreach ministry or resources for education and mission endeavors of the ELCA, domestic and foreign. Category B supports ministries and physical facilities within St. John's for outreach, education, mission, additional facilities, and maintenance/preservation/improvement of physical facilities.
Community buildingCivic engagementArts and culture+3 more
Who can apply: Applicants must propose a creative project or event in a Michigan Municipal League member community that brings people together and creates opportunities for participation across different backgrounds, ages, experiences, and abilities. Eligible applicants include schools and student organizations, nonprofits with a specific community focus, churches and faith-based organizations, local governments, libraries and other public institutions, community organizations, and informal groups of neighbors or community members. For-profit businesses, organizations without a specific neighborhood focus, and past Bridge Builders recipients are not eligible. Projects may not be partisan or legislative political activities, sectarian religious activities, fee-based events or fundraisers, loans, routine business expenses, routine public-space maintenance, protests, or activities promoting violence, hate, discrimination, or exclusion.
Community connectionCivic participationArts and culture+3 more
Who can apply: Projects must take place in a Lapeer County community, bring people together across differences, and start January 1, 2027 or later. Businesses and for-profit entities may not apply. Informal groups and other applicants without qualifying legal status may need an eligible fiduciary organization.
Catholic educationfaith formationreligious outreach+1 more
Who can apply: Must be a 501(c)(3) public charity or religious organization; values must align with the teachings of the Catholic Church; mission must fit one of the foundation's supported cause categories; prior grantees must submit a final grant report before reapplying.
Local community needsHunger reliefEconomic opportunity+4 more
Who can apply: Applicants must have a Walmart Spark Good account, be verified by Deed, and serve the same service area as the facility from which funding is requested. Eligible applicants include qualifying 501(c)(3) public charities, government entities, schools with an NCES number or 501(c)(3) status, and faith-based organizations with projects benefiting the community at large. Organizations may submit up to 25 pending or approved applications at a time and may not reapply to the same facility within the same fiscal year after receiving funding.
Who can apply: Organizations that align with the foundation's mission (faith, family, community). Prefer 501(c)(3) organizations in good standing; emphasis on organizations that have not received a grant in the last 12 months. The site notes the organization may have volunteer staff or paid staff; audits and prior grants are asked about in the form.
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