December 2026 North Flint community grant cycle
The Ruth Mott Foundation is accepting applicant-facing grant proposals serving residents of north Flint, Michigan, with a deadline of Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 5 p.m. The foundation expects board decisions in March 2027. Its grantmaking emphasizes residents’ ability to create and sustain thriving neighborhoods, youth opportunities, safety and economic opportunity.
Eligibility and geographic restriction
Applicants may include qualifying Section 501(c)(3) charities and other eligible tax-exempt institutions, including schools, government entities, hospitals and religious organizations when the proposed activities serve charitable community purposes. Unsolicited project proposals must serve north Flint residents. The foundation defines north Flint using the Flint city limits on the north, east and west and Flushing Road, Fifth Avenue and Longway Boulevard on the south. Applicants should consult the official north Flint boundary map and discuss project fit with a foundation program team member before submitting.
Funding and match
An individual applicant award maximum or standard dollar range is not published in the current guidelines. The foundation considers various proposal structures, including project, general operating, multiyear, capital or matching support when warranted. The guidelines state that the foundation cannot be the sole funder of a project and expect applicants to leverage other resources; they do not specify one universal numerical matching percentage.
Application requirements and restrictions
Contact foundation staff to assess eligibility and obtain online application access. The official application checklist calls for organizational mission and history, description of the north Flint need and planned outcomes, project narrative and evaluation, current leadership and board information, project and organizational budgets, financial statements, tax documents, and fiscal sponsorship documentation when applicable. Requested attachments vary by applicant type. Grants are subject to the foundation’s written program priorities, review and board approval; individuals are not eligible for organizational grant funding.
Deadline: December 2, 2026, 5 p.m. The public deadline listing does not explicitly identify a time zone; confirm the local submission cutoff with the foundation and submit early. Official deadline calendar; Official guidelines and application information.