Nonprofits
Foundation-funded
$200K
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Moderate
Standard state application
Funds nonprofits in four areas: civil society, environment (freshwater conservation and climate), education (afterschool learning), and revitalizing its hometown of Flint, Michigan. Grantseekers submit a letter of inquiry online; full proposals are by invitation after LOI review.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations (or international equivalents) aligned with a Mott program area
2.Start with a letter of inquiry via the foundation's website — full proposals by invitation
3.Environment program emphasizes Great Lakes freshwater protection and the clean energy transition
4.Education program focuses on afterschool and expanded learning systems
IRS · United States
Allows businesses to deduct up to $5.65/sq ft for commercial buildings achieving significant energy savings through improvements to HVAC, lighting, and building envelope systems. IRA expanded the deduction and allowed non-profits and government to allocate it.
LPO · United States
Offers federal loan guarantees for innovative clean energy projects that struggle to access conventional financing. Supports first-of-kind commercial-scale projects in renewable energy, storage, advanced nuclear, and industrial decarbonization.
CDFI Fund · United States
Attracts private investment into low-income communities by allowing investors to receive a 39% federal tax credit over 7 years on investments made through certified Community Development Entities (CDEs).