Economic Development Grant Funders in Michigan
84 foundations with a documented economic development focus have made grants to Michigan nonprofits in recent years, together directing $211.0M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 84 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active economic development funders in Michigan
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Michigan giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $44.7M | 101 | 2023 |
| 2 | Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | Michigan | $31.2M | 60 | 2024 |
| 3 | Jobsohio | Ohio | $25.3M | 12 | 2023 |
| 4 | Uptown Reinvestment Corporation | Michigan | $17.7M | 4 | 2024 |
| 5 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York | $14.0M | 55 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | Michigan | $11.1M | 29 | 2024 |
| 7 | The Kresge Foundation | Michigan | $9.7M | 32 | 2024 |
| 8 | Community Foundation for Southeast | Michigan | $6.9M | 29 | 2024 |
| 9 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $6.8M | 24 | 2024 |
| 10 | Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Michigan | $4.1M | 69 | 2024 |
| 11 | The Goldman Sachs Foundation | New York | $3.9M | 4 | 2024 |
| 12 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit | Virginia | $3.2M | 49 | 2024 |
| 13 | John S and James L Knight Foundation | Florida | $3.2M | 7 | 2019 |
| 14 | Detroit Economic Growth Association | Michigan | $2.9M | 234 | 2025 |
| 15 | Small Business Association of Michigan | Michigan | $2.6M | 275 | 2021 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest economic development funders in Michigan — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 84 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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