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The Michigan Civic Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that awarded a total of $12.1 million in grants to 57 grantees in 2024, primarily focusing on Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO INITIATE, CULTIVATE, AND FUND STRATEGIC NONPARTISAN EFFORTS IN MICHIGAN TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY; ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND SOCIAL WELFARE; DEFEND AND IMPROVE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, ETHICS, AND TRANSPARENCY; AND STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION.
Cause Areas
1
Voter education and registration
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE VOTER PROJECT FUND
$3.6M
21%
Progress Michigan Education Inc
$3.2M
18%
MICHIGAN VOICES
$3M
18%
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Total No. of Grants
39
Median 1st year grant
$40K
Median 2nd year grant
$41.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MICHIGAN CIVIC EDUCATION FUND?
No. MICHIGAN CIVIC EDUCATION FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MICHIGAN CIVIC EDUCATION FUND give?
MICHIGAN CIVIC EDUCATION FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and District Of Columbia. 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 MICHIGAN CIVIC EDUCATION FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MICHIGAN CIVIC EDUCATION FUND fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $40 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MICHIGAN CIVIC EDUCATION FUND make each year?
In 2024, MICHIGAN CIVIC EDUCATION FUND awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $12.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MICHIGAN CIVIC EDUCATION FUND fund recently?
In 2024, MICHIGAN CIVIC EDUCATION FUND awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include THE VOTER PROJECT FUND, Progress Michigan Education Inc, and MICHIGAN VOICES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MICHIGAN CIVIC EDUCATION FUND?
MICHIGAN CIVIC EDUCATION FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.