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Find similar grantsCivil Society Program - Strengthening Philanthropy is sponsored by Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. This program supports organizations that strengthen the infrastructure of philanthropy and the nonprofit sector as vehicles for civic engagement.
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The Mott Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that are working to strengthen our hometown of Flint and communities around the world. We stick with the issues we care about — and the grantees that have a record of success. We believe long-term funding offers grantees stability, which allows them to focus on important work and pursue innovation.
We fund the core activities of our grantees, rather than requiring them to shape projects around shifting priorities. We believe our grantees are experts in their fields and well-equipped to make the critical decisions that guide their work.
In addition to making grants through our four program teams — Civil Society, Environment, Flint Area and Youth Engagement — we also support unusual or unique opportunities to address significant national and international problems. Proposals for these Exploratory and Special Projects grants are by invitation only.
Because we focus on grantmaking that aligns with the goals and objectives of our program teams, and because we stick with issues and organizations for the long haul, there are limited funds to support new work in any given year. For these reasons, as of January 2025, the Foundation does not accept unsolicited letters of inquiry or proposals.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, particularly those focused on philanthropic infrastructure and civic space. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $15,000 - $250,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Civil Society Program - Strengthening Philanthropy is funded by Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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VentureLab Youth Entrepreneurship Capacity Grant is a grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation (via VentureLab) that funds the expansion of youth entrepreneurship programs, particularly through afterschool networks and education organizations. The Mott Foundation has invested in organizations such as VentureLab, NFTE, and Young Entrepreneur Institute to expand entrepreneurial experiences for young people. A related initiative, the Mott Million Dollar Challenge, provides K-12 students across all 50 states the chance to win a share of $1 million by submitting a business idea or social initiative. Eligible applicants include VentureLab and state afterschool networks with regranting capacity. The total award is $250,000 focused on network expansion. The current deadline for related activity is June 30, 2026.
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