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Youth Engagement
K‑12 youth from across the country to pitch bold ideas in Flint at the Mott Million Dollar Challenge finals
Kids and teens from 22 states are moving on to the final phase of the Mott Million Dollar Challenge after judges selected the top 60 submissions.
Flint Area, Foundation Centennial
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
Creating welcoming, vibrant outdoor spaces for all Flint residents
Flint residents are invited to share their priorities on Flint park improvements.
Mott Perspectives | Flint Area
A broad approach to K-12 can help Flint kids — and the entire community — thrive
Educators, families, school boards and community partners are working side by side to strengthen educational opportunities for young people in Flint.
Flint Area, Foundation News
Mott Foundation celebrates 100 years with Family Fun Days for Flint
As part of its yearlong centennial celebration, the Mott Foundation will host Family Fun Days, a free, three-day community event on the Flint Cultural Center campus, from June 5-7.
A Q&A with Shannon Lawder
Civil Society
Inside Mott’s new Civil Society program plan:
A Q&A with Shannon Lawder
The Mott Foundation’s Civil Society Program Director, Shannon Lawder, shares in a Q&A how her team’s new grantmaking strategy seeks to build common ground, expand access to justice and protect the nonprofit sector at a time of rising polarization and increasing threats to the sector.
Flint Area
Mott transitions
Jennifer Acree will succeed Kimberly Roberson as Flint Area program director at the Mott Foundation.
Environment, Flint Area
Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund to host board meeting, community events in Flint
The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund’s 50th anniversary board meeting in Flint will highlight parks, public spaces and community partnerships.
Flint Area
More than half a million dollars in grants will support 37 resident-led projects in neighborhoods across Flint
A total of 37 neighborhood improvement projects across Flint will share $506,500 in grant funding through the Mott Foundation Centennial Neighborhood Improvement Initiative.
Flint Area
Entering a new century: Kimberly Roberson reflects on our Flint Area program’s next chapter
Kimberly Roberson, director of the Mott Foundation’s Flint Area program, reflects on what lies ahead for the grantmaking in our hometown.