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Flint Area, Foundation Centennial September 1, 2026

Mott Foundation launches second round of Youth Choice Awards

The Mott Foundation Youth Choice Awards offer young people in Flint the opportunity to compete for and award 100 grants of $1,926 each to invest in the future of their schools, organizations and community.

Flint Area, Foundation Centennial July 30, 2026

More than 1,400 residents share priorities for Flint parks

Foundation Centennial, Youth Engagement July 22, 2026

Young entrepreneurs create, connect and grow through the Mott Million Dollar Challenge

Eighty-two semifinalists representing 22 states brought bold ideas to Flint for the final phase of the national K-12 pitch competition.

Flint Area, Foundation Centennial June 18, 2026

Mott Foundation commits up to $25 million to support trail expansion throughout Flint and Genesee County

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation committed up to $25 million over the next five years to expand and connect nonmotorized trails and sidewalks throughout Flint and Genesee County.

Foundation Centennial, Youth Engagement June 17, 2026

Top student ideas win grand prizes in Mott Million Dollar Challenge

The national K-12 pitch competition had a prize pool totaling $1 million and engaged more than 5,300 young people across the country.

Foundation Centennial, Youth Engagement May 21, 2026

Young entrepreneurs set sights on Flint as Mott Million Dollar Challenge enters final phase

Thousands of students across the country unleashed their creativity in the nationwide pitch competition. Now the kids and teens behind the top 60 ideas will head to Flint for the final event.

Flint Area, Foundation Centennial May 11, 2026

Mott Foundation commits up to $100 million for new Flint Community Schools high school

Noting that public schools are the heart of a well-functioning community, the Mott Foundation commits $100 million for a new high school in Flint.

Flint Area, Foundation Centennial May 5, 2026

Flint residents invited to share priorities for city park improvements

The Mott Foundation is inviting Flint residents to share priorities for up to three city parks at mott.org/parks. The deadline to share feedback is June 6.

Flint Area, Foundation Centennial May 5, 2026

Creating welcoming, vibrant outdoor spaces for all Flint residents

Flint residents are invited to share their priorities on Flint park improvements.

Flint Area, Foundation Centennial February 18, 2026

Mott Foundation commits $20 million to improve playgrounds and parks in Flint

The Mott Foundation will grant up to $20 million to improve playgrounds and parks in Flint, and the community will have input into how those dollars will be spent across multiple projects.