Grant Programs
Grants for nonprofits offering bold ideas, responsive strategies, and long-term solutions to complex challenges in our region.
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Initiatives
Collaborative grantmaking programs designed in response to specific community needs.
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Affiliates
Affiliates operate within the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and focus on strengthening specific geographic areas within the region.
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Thriving Together:
Our Approach to Grantmaking
At the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, we believe that thriving communities begin with strong support systems.
When people and organizations have access to the right tools, resources, and partnerships, the entire region benefits.
We invest in efforts that strengthen community well-being—supporting organizations that are working every day to build healthier, more connected, and more resilient neighborhoods across southeast Michigan.
Guiding Principles
Our organization is guided by the following values:
- Innovation – Supporting creative, adaptive approaches to solve complex community issues.
- Leading Change – Prioritizing solutions that address root causes and create lasting transformation.
- Operational Excellence – Using data, learning, and accountability to strengthen impact.
- Collaboration – Building strong relationships across sectors and communities.
- Trust and Integrity – Being transparent, consistent, and responsive.
Grant Programs
Initiatives
These initiatives are efforts where the Community Foundation is addressing a specific need in our community. Some initiatives have grantmaking programs with specific guidelines and deadlines. Click on the initiative for more information or view all of our initiatives here.
Affiliates
Affiliates operate within the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and focus on strengthening specific geographic areas within the region. Each affiliate works to grow local charitable resources and invest them in programs and organizations that improve quality of life in their communities.
Nonprofit Endowments
Sustainable Financial Support for Nonprofit Organizations
Strong nonprofits are essential to a thriving region. Our Nonprofit Endowment program helps organizations across southeast Michigan build lasting financial stability so they can focus on their mission—today and for generations to come.
We partner with nonprofits of all sizes to establish and grow endowment funds. These funds are invested for long-term growth and provide a reliable stream of income year after year. Our expert staff handles all administrative, investment, and distribution details—allowing your team to stay focused on what matters most.
With more than 230 participating organizations and decades of investment experience, we offer trusted guidance, professional fund management, and a commitment to strengthening the nonprofit sector as a whole.
Whether you’re looking to start a new endowment or grow an existing fund, we’re here to help you plan for the future with confidence.