Scientific Research Grant Funders in Michigan
215 foundations with a documented scientific research focus have made grants to Michigan nonprofits in recent years, together directing $306.9M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 215 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 scientific research funders in Michigan
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Michigan giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jay Van Andel Trust Uad 82878 | Michigan | $146.7M | 5 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Scripps Research Institute | California | $20.9M | 7 | 2024 |
| 3 | Children's Hospital of Michigan | Michigan | $15.6M | 13 | 2024 |
| 4 | American Cancer Society Inc | Georgia | $13.3M | 12 | 2023 |
| 5 | American Concrete Institute | Michigan | $8.1M | 10 | 2024 |
| 6 | Prostate Cancer Foundation | California | $7.7M | 9 | 2024 |
| 7 | The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc | New York | $7.6M | 16 | 2024 |
| 8 | Association of Universities for Research | District of Columbia | $6.6M | 18 | 2024 |
| 9 | Seattle Children's Hospital | Washington | $6.0M | 34 | 2024 |
| 10 | The Chadtough Foundation | Michigan | $5.2M | 6 | 2024 |
| 11 | Edward C and Linda Dresner Levy | Virginia | $4.0M | 2 | 2025 |
| 12 | Glenn Foundation for Medical | Oklahoma | $3.6M | 7 | 2025 |
| 13 | The Kresge Foundation | Michigan | $2.7M | 20 | 2024 |
| 14 | Research to Prevent Blindness | New York | $2.4M | 14 | 2024 |
| 15 | Cornell University | New York | $2.4M | 6 | 2019 |
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The funders above are the biggest scientific research funders in Michigan — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 215 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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