Funding search · Charles Stewart Mott Foundation · grants
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation: all 2,850 grants
Largest first · $515.4M across 2022–2024 · back to the overview
- $125,000
Defenders Protection Initiative Dpi · 2022
To build the capacity of civil society organizations to collectively respond to the incorrect implementation of the Financial Action Task Force standards.
- $125,000
Education Trust · Washington, DC · 2022
To support the research, analysis and advocacy that will help inform important policy conversations about education funding in the state of Michigan.
- $125,000
Flint Cultural Center Corporation · Flint, MI · 2022
To provide Flint K-12 students and underserved young people with access to various educational programs and activities offered through the Flint Cultural Center campus institutions.
- $125,000
Friends of Berston · Flint, MI · 2022
To support a community center with activities for youth and adults in an underserved community.
- $125,000
National Youth Leadership Council · Saint Paul, MN · 2022
To expand youth opportunities for success through quality service-learning experiences.
- $125,000
Sphinx Organization · Detroit, MI · 2022
To increase diversity in classical music by educating students, including Black and Latinx students, to play stringed instruments.
- $125,000
The Conservation Fund · Arlington, VA · 2022
To support projects that protect the Saginaw Bay watershed and offer environmental, economic and social benefits to the region.
- $125,000
United Nations Foundation · Washington, DC · 2022
To support civil society engagement at the United Nations High-level Political Forum.
- $125,000
Urgewald · 2022
To promote a coherent set of environmental and social standards for multilateral development banks.
- $125,000
Vasudha Foundation USA · Sugar Land, TX · 2022
To influence international financial institutions by presenting alternative and new models for renewable energy financing.
- $124,465
Foundation-Administered Projects-Direct Charitable Activities · Flint, MI · 2022
To provide technical assistance support that leads to the revitalization of downtown Flint and a vibrant local economy.
- $123,172
Foundation-Administered Projects-Direct Charitable Activities · Flint, MI · 2023
To provide technical assistance support that leads to the revitalization of downtown Flint and a vibrant local economy.
- $121,048
Foundation-Administered Projectsdirect Charitable Activities · Flint, MI · 2024
To provide technical assistance support that leads to the revitalization of downtown Flint and a vibrant local economy.
- $120,724
Foundation-Administered Projectsdirect Charitable Activities · Flint, MI · 2024
To provide technical assistance to the 50 State Afterschool Network in the areas of afterschool policy, practice and sustainability.
- $120,061
Regents of the University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI · 2022
To support research and data collection to assist off-grid energy entrepreneurs in their selection of new project sites.
- $120,000
Center for Neighborhood Technology · Chicago, IL · 2024
To advance sustainable technical solutions to complex water infrastructure problems in Great Lakes cities.
- $120,000
Fraxen Consult Limited · 2024
To facilitate the development of Tanzanian micro, small and medium renewable energy enterprises to provide off-grid renewable energy solutions for poor rural communities.
- $120,000
Furman University · Greenville, SC · 2024
To support the White-Riley-Peterson Policy Institute that will develop a broad cross-section of emerging leaders from the afterschool and education fields.
- $120,000
Mudzi Connect · 2024
To support the development of community foundations in Malawi.
- $120,000
St Luke New Life Center · Flint, MI · 2024
To provide employment preparation, job placement and support services for hard-to-serve workers.
- $120,000
All Protocol Observed Npc · 2023
To support community justice media in Africa.
- $120,000
City of Flint · Flint, MI · 2023
To provide policing and public safety services to downtown events and festivals.
- $120,000
Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities · Traverse City, MI · 2023
To develop and expand work on fresh food, transportation, clean energy and water resources in Michigan.
- $120,000
Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy · Bay City, MI · 2023
To provide general operating support to an organization that provides services and support to Michigan land trusts, and to investigate opportunities for land trusts to develop projects in urban areas.
- $120,000
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois · Chicago, IL · 2023
To support an internship program for students of various backgrounds, exposing them to water-related issues.
- $120,000
Brookings Institution · Washington, DC · 2022
To promote community-led implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- $120,000
Cleveland Foundation · Cleveland, OH · 2022
To create a learning exchange cohort among Northeast Ohio community foundations regarding use of the Sustainable Development Goals.
- $120,000
Instituto De Energia E Meio Ambiente · 2022
To support research and analysis of the sustainability of Brazilian public finance of energy and electrical sector development and capacity building among civil society organizations working on energy finance and develo… read allTo support research and analysis of the sustainability of Brazilian public finance of energy and electrical sector development and capacity building among civil society organizations working on energy finance and development. less
- $120,000
Milwaukee Water Commons · Milwaukee, WI · 2022
To support a grassroots organization focused on community engagement and organizing around water and climate resilience in the Great Lakes region.
- $120,000
Res Non Verba Asociacin Civil · 2022
To equip nonprofits in Latin America with the necessary tools to engage with decision-makers on issues affecting the relationship between technology, the internet and representative democracy.
- $119,848
Foundation-Administered Projects-Direct Charitable Activities · Flint, MI · 2023
To help identify and implement economic development strategies and projects in an economically depressed post-industrial Flint area that provides opportunities for economically disadvantaged individuals.
- $117,843
Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI · 2024
To document and promote policy solutions to address the chronic fiscal challenges facing older industrial communities in Michigan, particularly the City of Flint.
- $117,500
Xlerate Health · Crestwood, KY · 2023
To support a healthcare business accelerator to help attract new businesses, spur economic growth and create job opportunities for area residents.
- $115,000
Association for Communities Participatory Development · 2024
To strengthen an organization that supports local citizen participation in Ukraine's recovery.
- $115,000
Citizens for Pennsylvania'S Future · Harrisburg, PA · 2024
To support an organization whose mission is to protect clean water, clean air and a healthy climate.
- $115,000
Support Centre for Land Change Sclc Trust · 2024
To support people-centered justice initiatives in rural communities in South Africa.
- $115,000
Ukrainian Legal Aid Foundation · 2024
To strengthen the practice of community paralegals in Ukraine.
- $115,000
Association for the Practice of Transformation · 2023
To promote and develop community foundations in Europe and globally.
- $115,000
Synergy Enterprises · North Bethesda, MD · 2022
To support the 21st Century Community Learning Centers initiative by co-funding the annual summer institute in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education.
- $113,846
Foundation-Administered Projectsdirect Charitable Activities · Flint, MI · 2024
To collect, analyze and disseminate community data and analysis to residents, nonprofits and local government.
- $113,436
Foundation-Administered Projects-Direct Charitable Activities · Flint, MI · 2023
To continue to meet the immediate needs of the Statewide Afterschool Networks and to identify the best system of support to ensure that all networks receive the assistance and attention they need to be successful and su… read allTo continue to meet the immediate needs of the Statewide Afterschool Networks and to identify the best system of support to ensure that all networks receive the assistance and attention they need to be successful and sustainable. less
- $112,500
Michigan Nonprofit Association · Lansing, MI · 2023
To support an organization that works to strengthen Michigan's nonprofits in the areas of transparency, accountability, and governance.
- $112,500
Michigan Association of United Ways · Lansing, MI · 2022
To support a statewide afterschool network to ensure the availability and expansion of school-linked quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities that meet the needs of underserved youth.
- $110,849
Foundation-Administered Projects-Direct Charitable Activities · Flint, MI · 2023
To collect, analyze and disseminate community data and analysis to residents, nonprofits and local government.
- $110,000
American Conservation Coalition · Washington, DC · 2024
To educate and inspire young people across the United States to take on more active roles in the pursuit of environmental conservation.
- $110,000
Urban Institute · Washington, DC · 2024
To support a research program on state and federal regulations and their impact on the nonprofit and philanthropic sector.
- $110,000
Waterborough Historical Society · North Waterboro, ME · 2024
For the general purposes or other charitable purposes of the organization.
- $110,000
Woodwell Climate Research Center · Falmouth, MA · 2024
To apply science and technology to refine scientific forecast mapping of Amazon fires and work with partners to apply tools for reducing forest destruction.
- $110,000
Associacao Direitos Humanos Em Rede · 2023
To improve transparency and accountability at the Brazilian Development Bank and international financial institutions.
- $110,000
Current Innovation Nfp · Chicago, IL · 2023
To support a water innovation hub in Chicago whose mission is to grow an inclusive blue economy, accelerate policy innovation, advance environmental justice and solve pressing water challenges in the Great Lakes and bey… read allTo support a water innovation hub in Chicago whose mission is to grow an inclusive blue economy, accelerate policy innovation, advance environmental justice and solve pressing water challenges in the Great Lakes and beyond. less
- $110,000
Mott Community College · Flint, MI · 2023
To support secondary school readiness programming that will prepare at-risk Flint area students for success in high school and those youth transitioning into higher education.
- $110,000
Sivio Institute · Dayton, OH · 2023
To unlock long-term, sustained funding for civil society organizations in Africa through individual giving.
- $110,000
Zambian Governance Foundation · 2023
To promote the development of community foundations in Zambia.
- $110,000
Global Investigative Journalism Network · Silver Spring, MD · 2022
To improve capacities to document and report on war crimes in Ukraine.
- $109,550
Waterborough Historical Society · North Waterboro, ME · 2023
For the general purposes or other charitable purposes of the organization.
- $109,000
Whaley Children'S Center · Flint, MI · 2023
To provide support for campus renovations and furnishings that meet the standard of trauma-informed care for youth being served by the organization.
- $106,750
Flint Institute of Music · Flint, MI · 2022
To support technical assistance for Flint Institute of Music to integrate The Whiting and the Capitol Theatre into its operations in order to provide high-quality music and performance experiences in an urban community.
- $106,000
Regents of the University of Michigan · Flint, MI · 2023
To support ongoing water quality monitoring and testing of the Flint River to ensure it is safe for residents to use for fishing, kayaking and other recreational activities.
- $105,000
UK Community Foundations · 2024
To support an association of community foundations in the United Kingdom.
- $105,000
East Africa Philanthropy Network · 2023
To foster learning, networking and joint action amongst community foundations and community foundation support organizations in East Africa.
- $105,000
Greater Flint Arts Council · Flint, MI · 2022
To provide support for the implementation of and marketing for a variety of festivals and events taking place in downtown Flint area.
- $103,000
Asociacion Interamericana Para La Defensa Del Ambiente · San Francisco, CA · 2022
To support best practices and compliance with international norms and standards on environmental sustainability for energy and climate-related investments in South America.
- $102,159
Foundation-Administered Projects-Direct Charitable Activities · Flint, MI · 2023
To strengthen the field of advocates addressing overseas Chinese development finance.
- $100,800
Associacao Direitos Humanos Em Rede · 2024
To improve transparency and accountability at the Brazilian Development Bank and international financial institutions.
- $100,000
'Trag Foundation' · 2024
To support community foundation development in the Western Balkans region.
- $100,000
Academy for the Development of Philanthropy in Poland · 2024
To support the development of community foundations in Europe and increase their contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- $100,000
Advocaid Limited · 2024
To strengthen and increase access to justice for women in Sierra Leone.
- $100,000
Amazon Conservation Team · Falls Church, VA · 2024
To provide modern solar kits to remote communities in the Colombian and Peruvian Amazon and begin discussing universal renewable electrical energy in the country's isolated zone.
- $100,000
Asociacion Interamericana Para La Defensa Del Ambiente · San Francisco, CA · 2024
To support best practices and compliance with international norms and standards on environmental sustainability for energy and climate-related investments in South America.
- $100,000
Associacao Brasileira De Geracao Distribuida - Abgd · 2024
To promote access to renewable distributed energy for isolated communities in the Brazilian Amazon.
- $100,000
Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project · New York, NY · 2024
To provide legal support and information to individuals throughout the immigration process.
- $100,000
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper · Buffalo, NY · 2024
To provide capacity support to enable greater collaboration among New York groups addressing water and climate issues in the Great Lakes.
- $100,000
Canadian Environmental Law Association · 2024
To protect and restore the waters of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin.
- $100,000
Center for International Environmental Law · Washington, DC · 2024
To support activities that promote and seek strong implementation of sound environmental and social policies and practices at the World Bank Group and other international financial institutions.
- $100,000
Center for Michigan · Ypsilanti, MI · 2024
To support a nonprofit journalism outlet covering Great Lakes water issues.
- $100,000
Civsource - Africa Limited · 2024
To support the development of community foundations in Uganda.
- $100,000
Community Foundation of Greater Flint · Flint, MI · 2024
To support work that increases equitable justice across Flint and other Michigan communities.
- $100,000
Conservative Coalition for Climate Solutions · Falls Church, VA · 2024
To advance durable policy solutions based on free-market principles in the areas of energy security, technological innovation and environmental stewardship.
- $100,000
Detroit Public Media · Wixom, MI · 2024
To support a public broadcasting station providing coverage of the Great Lakes and water issues.
- $100,000
Ecoa - Ecology and Action · 2024
To monitor and strengthen environmental and social standards of public investments in energy and infrastructure in South America.
- $100,000
Environmental Law and Policy Center of the Midwest · Chicago, IL · 2024
To promote the reuse of retired power plant sites for parks and recreation, and renewable energy installations.
- $100,000
Fagaras Research Institute Association · 2024
To support community foundations in Europe to address the Sustainable Development Goals.
- $100,000
Fund for Global Human Rights · Washington, DC · 2024
To build the capacity of civil society actors to navigate restrictive legal and regulatory schemes and to promote a positive enabling environment on civil society and civic engagement.
- $100,000
Fundacion Acceso · 2024
To support digital rights for civil society activists and organizations in Central America and Mexico.
- $100,000
Fundacion Kara Solar · 2024
To build organizational capacity to develop, implement and manage solar-powered transportation and electrification for isolated Amazon communities.
- $100,000
Hopewell Fund · Washington, DC · 2024
To support a program that equips youth in low-income communities with opportunities to participate in entrepreneurship for personal growth and future success in school and/or work.
- $100,000
Imichigan Productions · Flint, MI · 2024
To support programs for youth that provide an introduction to films and film making, including pathways to careers in the industry.
- $100,000
Independent Sector · Washington, DC · 2024
To support a national membership organization dedicated to promoting philanthropy, volunteerism and nonprofit sector development.
- $100,000
Instituto De Estudos Socioeconomicos · 2024
To support research and public education aimed at increasing accountability of international and Brazilian public financial institutions and improving sustainability outcomes for energy and infrastructure in the Amazon … read allTo support research and public education aimed at increasing accountability of international and Brazilian public financial institutions and improving sustainability outcomes for energy and infrastructure in the Amazon region. less
- $100,000
International Commission of Jurists Icj · 2024
To support additional efforts at promoting access to justice in Africa.
- $100,000
Justice in Motion · Brooklyn, NY · 2024
To provide legal support and information to individuals throughout the immigration process.
- $100,000
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community · Baraga, MI · 2024
To provide climate change impact planning and implementation to increase resilience in Tribal communities, on traditional homelands, and cultural way of life in the Great Lakes region.
- $100,000
Local Initiatives Support Corporation · New York, NY · 2024
To provide technical assistance to housing and economic development organizations in Flint and Genesee County.
- $100,000
Marin Community Foundation · Novato, CA · 2024
To support the use of the Sustainable Development Goals framework to the climate action and justice work of a collective of community foundations in the United States.
- $100,000
Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI · 2024
To apply an interdisciplinary convergence to develop, study and replicate innovative off-grid renewable energy solutions for local communities in the Brazilian Amazon.
- $100,000
National College Access Network · Washington, DC · 2024
To grow demand for children's savings account programs and policies by building connections between the asset-building and college attainment communities.
- $100,000
Neo Philanthropy · New York, NY · 2024
To promote and protect the ability of nonprofit organizations to carry out effective programs that promote peace and human rights, aid civilians in areas of disaster and armed conflict, and build democratic governance.
- $100,000
Prosperity Now · Washington, DC · 2024
To support efforts to ensure that every child in America has a children's savings account by 2025.
- $100,000
Red Lantern Consulting Llc · Newbury, OH · 2024
To assess the progress made toward the approved outcomes for the Youth Engagement program area grantmaking activities from 2015 through 2024.
- $100,000
Regents of the University of Michigan · Flint, MI · 2024
To support a program that will provide an opportunity for high school and college students to engage in an entrepreneurial learning experience and add to the emerging entrepreneurial ecosystem in a low-income community.

