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Mott Foundation Centennial Neighborhood Improvement Initiative is a grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation that funds Flint community groups to beautify neighborhoods and activate public outdoor spaces within Flint, Michigan city boundaries. In celebration of the Foundation's 100 years working alongside the Flint community, the Mott Foundation granted $600,000 to support neighborhood improvement projects.
Individual grants of up to $20,000 are available. Eligible applicants are Flint community groups proposing projects in public outdoor spaces; planning groups must include at least five unrelated community members with at least three residing in the neighborhood. The deadline was February 27, 2026.
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Mott Foundation invites Flint residents to apply for grants to beautify neighborhoods and activate public spaces | Mott Foundation Mott Foundation invites Flint residents to apply for grants to beautify neighborhoods and activate public spaces Flint families play on the Mott Park Bicycle Garden during the neighborhood’s weekly game night. The bicycle garden was created thanks, in part, to a Flint BRAND program grant.
Flint, Michigan — In celebration of working alongside the Flint community for 100 years, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation has granted $600,000 to Genesee County Habitat for Humanity to support projects that residents propose and lead to strengthen their neighborhoods.
The Mott Foundation Centennial Neighborhood Improvement Initiative aims to support projects that foster connections among residents and enhance the quality of life in the Flint community. The initiative is a collaborative effort between Habitat and the Neighborhood Engagement Hub.
The grant will provide funding of up to $20,000 for individual neighborhood projects, as well as support for Habitat and NEH to run the initiative and help residents and community groups through each step of the process. “A neighborhood is more than just where people live. It’s where community is formed.
It’s where friends gather, children play and residents support one another,” said Ridgway White, president and CEO of the Mott Foundation. “Residents have told us time and time again that strengthening neighborhoods is a priority for them. We’re excited to see what ideas they come up with to make a difference in their neighborhoods.
” The initiative builds on the existing Flint BRAND program, which was launched by Habitat in 2016 and has been supported by the Mott Foundation since 2017. The new initiative will replace that program for 2026. “The BRAND program is built on a simple belief: When residents lead, neighborhoods thrive.
We’re deeply grateful to the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation for including us in their 100-year celebration and expanding their support this year,” said Tom Hutchison, Habitat executive director. “Because of their investment, we’re able to offer grants of up to $20,000, empowering residents to bring their ideas to life, strengthen community pride and continue building the Flint we all know is possible.
” The goal is to implement high-impact, neighborhood-designed projects that create a positive, lasting and visible change in the physical landscape of Flint neighborhoods. This includes projects that help activate, improve or enhance a public outdoor space. Important information and guidelines: Through Mott Foundation grant funding, Habitat will provide project funding of up to $20,000 per project.
Project funding is limited to projects within the city of Flint boundaries. Projects must be neighborhood specific. Planning groups must consist of neighborhood residents and stakeholders, and the project must take place in the same neighborhood as the group.
Proposed projects cannot be located on private property. All proposed projects must be planned and led by a group of at least five unrelated community members of the neighborhood, and at least three of the lead group members must live in the neighborhood. The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb.
27. “Every year, my team and I are excited to witness the projects that come out of the Flint BRAND program. The projects funded by this program directly align with the Neighborhood Engagement Hub’s efforts to strengthen neighborhoods in Flint,” said Tom Wyatt, NEH executive director.
“We are ecstatic to see that the BRAND program is included in the Mott Foundation’s centennial, and we look forward to supporting the program and its participants. ” Residents are invited to attend one of three informational sessions at NEH, located at 3216 Martin Luther King Ave. Staff members from NEH and Habitat will be available to answer questions, brainstorm neighborhood improvement projects and support the application process.
The sessions are scheduled for: Monday, Jan. 26, at 10 a. m.
Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 2 p. m.
Friday, Jan. 30, at 10 a. m.
Groups interested in applying for a grant or attending one of the three information sessions need to contact NEH staff to schedule a consultation or confirm attendance. Call 810-584-5022 or email michelle@nehflint. org to set up a meeting.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Flint community groups proposing neighborhood improvement projects in public outdoor spaces within Flint city boundaries; planning groups require at least 5 unrelated community members with at least 3 residing in the neighborhood. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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The published deadline was February 27, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
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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.
Afterschool and Youth Civic Engagement Grants is a grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation that funds nonprofits working to expand high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs, youth entrepreneurship initiatives, and children's savings accounts for young people. The Foundation supports programs that equip youth with the aspirations, knowledge, and skills needed for success in school, work, and life. Awards range from ,000 to ,000. Eligible applicants are nonprofits whose work aligns with the Foundation's program areas in afterschool learning, youth civic engagement, and education equity.
Farm to School Implementation Grant is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. This program aims to increase the availability of local foods in schools and connect students to the sources of their food through education, taste tests, school gardens, field trips, and local food sourcing for school meals. Projects should incorporate both local sourcing and agricultural education efforts.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.