ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 79/100
Verified September 16, 2026
Great Lakes Energy
Great Lakes Energy's People Fund is accepting Fall 2026 letters of interest from eligible nonprofit and charitable organizations serving its 26-county Michigan service area by October 1, with complete grant applications and associated paperwork due October 15, 2026. No closing time or time zone is published.
Required next actionEvaluate applicant outreach only for independently verified eligible Michigan nonprofits in the 26-county service area with a strong health, education, public-safety, equipment, or service-capacity project. Confirm current portal requirements and exact deadline mechanics before any new applicant outreach.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 78/100
Verified September 11, 2026
Opportunity Overview The Sturgis Area Community Foundation (SACF) is accepting applications for its 2026 Fall Community Impact Grants, supporting projects intended to improve quality of life in communities throughout St. Joseph County, Michigan. SACF’s grantmaking portfolio expressly includes education, health, human services, housing, seniors, youth, community development, and other community priorities. Funding and Deadline Community […]
Required next actionEligible St. Joseph County organizations should confirm current Community Impact funding priorities and portal requirements, then submit through the SACF grants portal by October 1, 2026.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 78/100
Verified September 11, 2026
Opportunity Overview Great Lakes Energy (GLE) is accepting applications for its 2026-27 Classroom Grants for innovative K-12 educational projects. The program particularly favors reusable technology, equipment, and materials that enrich student learning, are not currently funded through the school budget, and offer a fresh or engaging classroom experience. Funding and Deadline GLE will award up […]
Required next actionConfirm the school currently enrolls children of Great Lakes Energy members, verify district-level $2,000 cap availability, school authorization and purchasing requirements, then submit the official GLE Classroom Grant application by November 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. without inferring a time zone.
Active — publication only; new outreach held pending exact deadline time/time zone and final application verificationAtlas Opportunity Score 78/100
Verified September 16, 2026
Hemlock Semiconductor
Opportunity Overview Hemlock Semiconductor, working through the Saginaw Community Foundation, Bay Area Community Foundation, and Midland Area Community Foundation, is accepting the 2026 Hemlock Semiconductor Community and Regional Empowerment (CARE) Grant. The current official foundation pages list a September 30, 2026 application deadline. The public guidance does not publish a closing clock time or time […]
Required next actionConfirm the correct administering community foundation and applicant eligibility; obtain the final 2026 application/instructions; verify the exact September 30 closing time and time zone, current attachments, project-specific cost allowability, and any procurement requirements before applicant outreach or package work.
Open - RollingAtlas Opportunity Score 78/100
Verified September 27, 2026
Required next actionConfirm the applicant is an eligible Delta County nonprofit, local government agency, community-based organization, or tribal agency; define a project aligned with harm reduction, prevention, treatment, or recovery; keep the request at or below $3,000; include the required narrative, outcomes, timeline, collaboration, capacity, and budget; and submit at least 60 days before the proposed event or project start. Each organization may receive no more than one mini grant per county fiscal year.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 77/100
Verified September 13, 2026
5 Healthy Towns Foundation
Opportunity Overview The Chelsea Friends & Family Wellness Coalition, supported by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation, is accepting Fall 2026 grant proposals for local wellness projects serving the Chelsea area. The coalition funds projects addressing Moving More, Eating Better, and Improving Mental Wellbeing, with priority consideration for proposals addressing the wellness needs of underserved populations. Funding […]
Required next actionConfirm applicant status and Chelsea-area service, engage the Chelsea Wellness Coalition, complete the 2026 Coalition Project Grant Request Form, verify the live online portal attachment and budget requirements, and submit by October 1, 2026 without inferring a cutoff time or time zone.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 77/100
Verified September 13, 2026
Marshall Community Foundation
Marshall Community Foundation is accepting October 2026 Mini and Momentum Grant applications for eligible nonprofit organizations, schools, churches for nonsectarian purposes, and local government entities serving Marshall and surrounding Calhoun County communities. Momentum awards range from $751 to $24,999, with applications due October 1, 2026.
Required next actionEligible Marshall area organizations should confirm project fit, create or update their Grantee Profile, assemble required organizational and project materials, identify other funding for requests of $5,000 or more, and submit online. Do not position N9+ or QC Healthcare without project specific funder confirmation.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 76/100
Verified September 25, 2026
Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
Verification Hold: Michigan Section 31aa(5) is currently open September 1 through October 5, 2026 for eligible schools seeking competitive funding to hire or contract support staff for student mental health needs. MDE's public current-round page does not state the exact October 5 closing clock time or time zone, so formal scoring, publication, and new applicant outreach remain blocked pending authoritative confirmation.
Required next actionUse the live NexSys application to confirm the exact October 5 closing time and time zone, current budget limits, required uploads, scoring criteria, certifications, and amendments before any applicant-specific outreach.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 76/100
Verified September 12, 2026
Michigan Gas Utilities / Wisconsin Public Service Foundation
Opportunity Overview Michigan Gas Utilities (MGU), in partnership with the Wisconsin Public Service Foundation, accepts charitable grant applications from qualified organizations serving Michigan Gas Utilities customer communities. Funding priorities include health and human services, education, community and neighborhood development, arts and culture, and the environment. Deadline and Application The current quarterly deadline is October 31, […]
Required next actionFor eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in the Michigan Gas Utilities service area, confirm the project directly aligns to health and human services or education, establish Blackbaud portal access, and validate any applicant-controlled vendor or capital cost rules before submission.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 76/100
Verified September 30, 2026
University of Michigan Office of the Vice President for Government Relations (OVPGR)
Opportunity Overview The University of Michigan Office of the Vice President for Government Relations is accepting full proposals for the Michigan Community Impact Grant Program FY27 Pilot Cycle. The program supports community-driven, faculty- and program-led collaborations that translate U-M research, expertise, student talent, technical assistance or existing tools into practical solutions for needs identified by […]
Required next actionEligible applicants should confirm U-M Ann Arbor PI status and Michigan community-partner eligibility, review the current RFA and FAQ, finalize the required proposal materials, and submit through InfoReady by October 30, 2026. The current official program page does not publish a closing clock time or time zone.
Open — October 2026 cycleAtlas Opportunity Score 74/100
Verified September 13, 2026
Saginaw County nonprofits, local governments and religious institutions may apply for SCF General Grants. The October 2026 cycle closes October 1 at 11:59 p.m.; no time zone is published.
Required next actionPublication and monitoring. Applicants must first contact SCF staff and receive a grant number before submitting a complete application.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 74/100
Verified September 13, 2026
Opportunity Overview The Gratiot County Community Foundation (GCCF) is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 Competitive Grant cycle. GCCF supports projects that improve quality of life in Gratiot County, including education, health and wellness, social services, youth projects, public safety, community development and related community needs. Deadline and Submission The next competitive grant deadline is […]
Required next actionConfirm an eligible Gratiot County applicant and project fit; complete the official application and required attachments; submit by mail postmarked on or before October 1, 2026 or by email to GCCF's Senior Program Officer.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 74/100
Verified September 14, 2026
Father Lovett Foundation
The Father Lovett Foundation is accepting Fall 2026 applications for charitable and educational projects benefiting Benzie County residents. Requests may be up to $4,000, no match is required, and the current deadline is October 1, 2026. The controlling source does not state a closing time or time zone.
Required next actionPublication only until a complete applicant-specific eligibility and project fit is verified. Do not begin new outreach unless an authoritative source establishes the exact closing time/time zone with at least 48 hours remaining.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 72/100
Verified September 12, 2026
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is accepting Round 2 Youth Choice Awards applications through October 9, 2026 for Flint-area K-12 youth-led school and nonprofit projects. Each award is $1,926.
Required next actionQualify a Flint K-12 school, Network for School Excellence school, or Flint 501(c)(3) youth program with at least 10 actively enrolled students; confirm principal/executive-director approval; define a youth-led project and exact $1,926 budget; submit through Mott's official online form before October 9, 2026. Do not position N9+ or QC Healthcare.
OpenAtlas Opportunity Score 72/100
Verified 2026-09-12
Open Michigan youth grant from the Sturgis Area Community Foundation supporting youth related programs and projects in the Sturgis area. Fall 2026 applications are due November 1, 2026.
Required next actionTrack only. No outreach unless an applicant specific project creates a materially stronger verified fit.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 72/100
Verified September 14, 2026
Opportunity Overview The James A. & Faith Knight Foundation is accepting 2026 grant applications from January 31 through September 30, 2026. The Foundation focuses its giving in Jackson and Washtenaw Counties, Michigan, and supports qualifying nonprofit organizations through general operating support as well as project/program support. Funding Priorities The Foundation expressly prioritizes general operating support, […]
Required next actionQualify Jackson and Washtenaw County health, human-service, and education nonprofits. Do not begin new outreach unless the issuer's exact closing time and time zone are verified. Confirm applicant portal registration and applicant-controlled governance, financial, budget, and certification data before package work.
Active — publication only; new outreach held pending exact deadline time/time zone and portal verificationAtlas Opportunity Score 72/100
Verified September 16, 2026
Midland Area Community Foundation
Opportunity Overview The Midland Area Community Foundation’s Youth Action Council is accepting grant requests for projects that directly improve the lives of young people in Midland County. The current official grant page lists the next 2026 deadline as October 15, 2026. The Foundation does not publish a closing clock time or time zone on the […]
Required next actionConfirm applicant eligibility and direct benefit to Midland County youth; open the current GOapply application; verify the exact October 15 closing time/time zone, current prompts, required uploads, budget rules, and any project-specific restrictions before outreach or package work.
Active — application by request; new applicant outreach blocked pending exact closing time/time zone confirmationAtlas Opportunity Score 72/100
Verified September 16, 2026
Frederick S. Upton Foundation
Opportunity Overview The Frederick S. Upton Foundation, administered by Berrien Community Foundation, offers three grant cycles each year for organizations serving Berrien County, Michigan. The remaining 2026 cycle has an October 15, 2026 deadline. The Foundation’s stated goal is to encourage organizations and people to work together to improve the economics and culture of Berrien […]
Required next actionRequest the current application from the Frederick S. Upton Foundation and verify exact deadline time/time zone, award cap, eligible costs, match/cost share, required attachments, scoring, procurement/vendor rules, and amendments before applicant outreach or package work.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 72/100
Verified September 25, 2026
Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
Verification Hold: Michigan Section 31aa(4) is currently open September 1 through October 5, 2026 for eligible schools seeking competitive funding for school resource officers and contracted safety dogs. MDE's public current-round page does not state the exact October 5 closing clock time or time zone, so formal scoring, publication, and new applicant outreach remain blocked pending authoritative confirmation.
Required next actionOpen the live NexSys Section 31aa(4) application and verify the exact October 5 closing time and time zone, current-round available funding and applicant-level budget limits, required uploads, current scoring criteria, certifications, and any amendments. Use current-round materials rather than the older FY26 FAQ's superseded March 30-May 3 application dates. New cold outreach remains blocked until MDE authoritatively establishes the exact closing time and time zone with at least 48 hours remaining.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 70/100
Verified September 13, 2026
Michigan Association of Environmental Professionals
Opportunity Overview The Michigan Association of Environmental Professionals (MAEP) is accepting applications for its 2026 Environmental Education Grants. MAEP states that environmental education is a core value and extends the program to K-12 schools, community colleges, universities, community organizations, and other applicants pursuing specific environmental education projects. Grants support hands-on scientific field application, school curricula, […]
Required next actionComplete every section of the official 2026 MAEP Grant Application Form for a specific Michigan environmental education project, provide a detailed project budget and any applicable match information, and submit by September 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. without inferring a time zone.
