NEXTENERGY CENTER
AI Summary
NEXTENERGY CENTER is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing a total of $3 million in grants to eight grantees in 2024. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
NEXTENERGY WORKS WITH INNOVATORS TO ACCELERATE SMARTER, CLEANER, MORE ACCESSIBLE COMMUNITIES AND CITIES. NEXTENERGY IS A CONVENER, COLLABORATOR AND SERVICE PROVIDER ACCELERATING THE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF SMART GRID AND SMART MOBILITY COMPANIES, TECHNOLOGIES, AND INDUSTRIES WITH AN AIM OF CREATING MORE SUSTAINABLE CITIES.
Cause Areas
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Energy resources
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Dearborn, MI
$502.5K
6%
MICHIGAN UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM CONSORTIUM INC
Alpena, MI
$451.7K
5%
KETTERING UNIVERSITY
FLINT, MI
$378.7K
5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NEXTENERGY CENTER?
No. NEXTENERGY CENTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NEXTENERGY CENTER give?
NEXTENERGY CENTER primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, California, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NEXTENERGY CENTER’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NEXTENERGY CENTER fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $32 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NEXTENERGY CENTER make each year?
In 2024, NEXTENERGY CENTER awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NEXTENERGY CENTER fund recently?
In 2024, NEXTENERGY CENTER awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, MICHIGAN UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM CONSORTIUM INC, and KETTERING UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NEXTENERGY CENTER?
NEXTENERGY CENTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.