- Program Civil Society
- Program Area Strengthening Civic Space
- Grant Amount $450,000
- Grant Period April 1, 2022–March 31, 2025
- Location Detroit, MI, United States
- Geographic Focus Michigan, United States
About this grant
This grant provides renewal support to the Council of Michigan Foundations as it continues to pivot to a new “Equity at the Center” strategic approach. During the previous grant period, the grantee hosted networking events, advocated on behalf of the sector, revamped its youth programs and hosted the Great Lakes Funder Collaborative. During this upcoming grant period, the grantee will continue to advocate on behalf of the sector, improve its member relations, continue to host the Great Lakes Funder Collaborative and develop its Leadership Fund. The Council of Michigan Foundations is a statewide association of over 300 grantmakers that provides its members with educational programs, technical assistance, networking opportunities, advocacy with policymakers and regulators and collaborative work with leading national and regional philanthropic associations.