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Young entrepreneurs set sights on Flint as Mott Million Dollar Challenge enters final phase
Mott Foundation commits up to $100 million for new Flint Community Schools high school
K‑12 youth from across the country to pitch bold ideas in Flint at the Mott Million Dollar Challenge finals
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Flint Area
Flint River Watershed Coalition and Kayak Flint get a new home in the heart of the city
The Flint River Watershed Coalition’s new home on Kearsley Street will give residents access to new kayak launches, fishing spots and lookout points.
Youth Engagement
Mizzen by Mott app helps afterschool programs gear up for summer and beyond
Mizzen helps afterschool educators support kids’ well-being and connect them with fun, restorative learning experiences.
Civil Society
The revolution will be digitized
Digital technology is changing civil society and it’s time to equip the sector with info and tools to face the challenges head on.
Environment
Solar power helping isolated communities in the Amazon forest fight COVID-19
Solar power systems installed with funding from the Mott Foundation are helping isolated communities in the Amazon forest fight COVID-19.
Flint Area
Mott Foundation grant will help YMCA of Greater Flint continue to provide critical programming
A $1 million grant will allow the YMCA to continue to serve residents through its downtown Flint and Pierson Road facilities, as well as Camp Copneconic.
Foundation News
How our worst health crisis can lead to a new ─ and better ─ normal
The co-chairs of the Council of Michigan Foundations’ COVID-19 Working Group describe how Michigan can create a more equitable future.
Youth Engagement
Results: A 26-year study shows early care and afterschool are crucial, and benefits last
In a Q&A, Deborah Lowe Vandell shares findings from the latest longitudinal research.
Environment
News collaborative aims to raise awareness of critical water issues in the Great Lakes region
A news collaborative supported by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation aims to raise awareness of water issues in the Great Lakes region.
Flint Area
Mott Foundation grant will provide meals for volunteers at Flint area COVID-19 vaccine sites
A $50,000 grant to the Genesee Chamber Foundation provides funding to purchase meals from Flint area restaurants and distribute them to local vaccine sites.
Flint Area
Mott Foundation grant will help remove dead and dangerous trees throughout Flint
Removal of more than 330 dead or dangerous trees throughout the city of Flint will begin later this winter thanks to a $208,579 Mott Foundation grant.