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Private, grantmaking foundation funding in Civil Society, Youth Engagement, Environment and the Flint Area.
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Democracy isn’t just voting — it’s neighbors coming together across differences to set priorities and build lasting civic infrastructure. Small-town Iowa shows how community-led engagement and local resources can grow trust, leadership and democracy. Learn more in a @civicleague.bsky.social article.
Local Funders and Democracy: What It Actually Looks Like on the Ground - National Civic League
Community foundations have distinct advantages when it comes to facilitating community engagement, including local knowledge, better networks, more accountability, and the benefits of continuity.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Democracy isn’t just voting — it’s neighbors coming together across differences to set priorities and build lasting civic infrastructure. Small-town Iowa shows how community-led engagement and local resources can grow trust, leadership and democracy. Learn more in a @civicleague.bsky.social article.
We only have one planet — and how we care for it matters.
Sam Passmore, director of the Mott Foundation’s Environment program, reflects on what it means to live sustainably in ways that support people, communities and the places we call home.
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Sam Passmore, director of the Mott Foundation’s Environment program, reflects on what it means to live sustainably in ways that support people, communities and the places we call home.
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Entering a new century: Sam Passmore reflects on our Environment program’s next chapter | Mott Foundation
Sam Passmore reflects on the Mott Foundation’s evolving environment strategy, centering community, land, water, and long-term impact.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:13 PM
We only have one planet — and how we care for it matters.
Sam Passmore, director of the Mott Foundation’s Environment program, reflects on what it means to live sustainably in ways that support people, communities and the places we call home.
www.mott.org/news/article...
Sam Passmore, director of the Mott Foundation’s Environment program, reflects on what it means to live sustainably in ways that support people, communities and the places we call home.
www.mott.org/news/article...
Help young changemakers bring their ideas to life!
We’re funding the Mott Million Dollar Challenge, a national pitch competition with $1M in prizes for K-12 students’ business ideas and community solutions.
#YouthEntrepreneurship #PitchCompetition
We’re funding the Mott Million Dollar Challenge, a national pitch competition with $1M in prizes for K-12 students’ business ideas and community solutions.
#YouthEntrepreneurship #PitchCompetition
Mott Million Dollar Challenge invites next generation to lead with bold ideas | Mott Foundation
The Mott Foundation is funding a national pitch competition, inviting K-12 students in all 50 states to submit innovative ideas.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Help young changemakers bring their ideas to life!
We’re funding the Mott Million Dollar Challenge, a national pitch competition with $1M in prizes for K-12 students’ business ideas and community solutions.
#YouthEntrepreneurship #PitchCompetition
We’re funding the Mott Million Dollar Challenge, a national pitch competition with $1M in prizes for K-12 students’ business ideas and community solutions.
#YouthEntrepreneurship #PitchCompetition
You may know him as the “Governator,” but we know him as a fearless champion for afterschool!
Hear what Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has to say about decades of collaborating with the Mott Foundation to ensure more kids have access to high-quality afterschool programs.
#Mott100Voices
Hear what Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has to say about decades of collaborating with the Mott Foundation to ensure more kids have access to high-quality afterschool programs.
#Mott100Voices
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger | Mott Foundation 100 Voices
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February 2, 2026 at 2:11 PM
You may know him as the “Governator,” but we know him as a fearless champion for afterschool!
Hear what Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has to say about decades of collaborating with the Mott Foundation to ensure more kids have access to high-quality afterschool programs.
#Mott100Voices
Hear what Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has to say about decades of collaborating with the Mott Foundation to ensure more kids have access to high-quality afterschool programs.
#Mott100Voices
100 years of impact. 100 stories. 100 Voices. Hear more at www.mott.org/100-voices.
100 Voices
YouTube video by Mott Foundation
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January 30, 2026 at 5:56 PM
100 years of impact. 100 stories. 100 Voices. Hear more at www.mott.org/100-voices.
Flint community groups can learn more about the Neighborhood Improvement Initiative at 10 a.m. today at the Neighborhood Engagement Hub. There are two other information sessions this week: Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. and Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. Learn more at mott.org/neighborhood-improvement.
January 26, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Flint community groups can learn more about the Neighborhood Improvement Initiative at 10 a.m. today at the Neighborhood Engagement Hub. There are two other information sessions this week: Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. and Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. Learn more at mott.org/neighborhood-improvement.
Ever wondered how the Great Lakes are protected from excessive water use?
This short video from the Great Lakes Governors and Premiers breaks down the Great Lakes Compact — an agreement that helps protect freshwater, ecosystems and communities across the region.
Watch and learn more.
This short video from the Great Lakes Governors and Premiers breaks down the Great Lakes Compact — an agreement that helps protect freshwater, ecosystems and communities across the region.
Watch and learn more.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Ever wondered how the Great Lakes are protected from excessive water use?
This short video from the Great Lakes Governors and Premiers breaks down the Great Lakes Compact — an agreement that helps protect freshwater, ecosystems and communities across the region.
Watch and learn more.
This short video from the Great Lakes Governors and Premiers breaks down the Great Lakes Compact — an agreement that helps protect freshwater, ecosystems and communities across the region.
Watch and learn more.
We want to hear from young people in Flint! To celebrate 100 years of working alongside our hometown, we invite Flint kids and teens to apply for 100 grants of $1,926 each. Winners also will get to select the next projects to receive funding.
Mott Foundation celebrates 100 years by asking Flint kids to choose projects that help their community | Mott Foundation
Flint kids and teens are invited to share how they would spend $1,926 to benefit those around them.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM
We want to hear from young people in Flint! To celebrate 100 years of working alongside our hometown, we invite Flint kids and teens to apply for 100 grants of $1,926 each. Winners also will get to select the next projects to receive funding.
Flint community groups are invited to apply for grants of up to $20,000 each to help strengthen their neighborhoods! To celebrate 100 years of working alongside our home community, the Mott Foundation has granted $600,000 to support the Neighborhood Improvement Initiative.
Mott Foundation invites Flint residents to apply for grants to beautify neighborhoods and activate public spaces | Mott Foundation
The Mott Foundation Centennial Neighborhood Improvement Initiative aims to support projects that foster connections among residents and enhance the quality of life in the Flint community.
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January 20, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Flint community groups are invited to apply for grants of up to $20,000 each to help strengthen their neighborhoods! To celebrate 100 years of working alongside our home community, the Mott Foundation has granted $600,000 to support the Neighborhood Improvement Initiative.
The Mott Foundation celebrates the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. as we continue to support efforts to promote a just, equitable and sustainable society.
January 19, 2026 at 2:36 PM
The Mott Foundation celebrates the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. as we continue to support efforts to promote a just, equitable and sustainable society.
100 years of impact. 100 years of stories. 100 voices.
Hear from community leaders, partners, changemakers and Mott Foundation trustees about the good work that has been done throughout the Foundation’s first 100 years of giving.
Hear from community leaders, partners, changemakers and Mott Foundation trustees about the good work that has been done throughout the Foundation’s first 100 years of giving.
100 Voices | Mott Foundation
Hear thoughts from people who’ve been involved in the work of the Mott Foundation over its first 100 years.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:32 PM
100 years of impact. 100 years of stories. 100 voices.
Hear from community leaders, partners, changemakers and Mott Foundation trustees about the good work that has been done throughout the Foundation’s first 100 years of giving.
Hear from community leaders, partners, changemakers and Mott Foundation trustees about the good work that has been done throughout the Foundation’s first 100 years of giving.
The Mott Foundation celebrates the new year and the start of our centennial year! We hope 2026 will be good to you and yours.
January 1, 2026 at 3:40 PM
The Mott Foundation celebrates the new year and the start of our centennial year! We hope 2026 will be good to you and yours.
The Mott Foundation wishes a happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate, and we mourn for those grieving loved ones after the attack in Australia. May Hanukkah remind all of us that even a small light can overcome darkness.
December 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The Mott Foundation wishes a happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate, and we mourn for those grieving loved ones after the attack in Australia. May Hanukkah remind all of us that even a small light can overcome darkness.
The Mott Foundation was pleased to make the first major funding commitment of $15 million in 2023 to support Rx Kids, which aims to significantly reduce childhood poverty by providing cash payments to Flint mothers during pregnancy and throughout the first year of a child’s life.
Study: Rx Kids decreasing infant maltreatment allegations in Flint
A new study finds maltreatment allegations involving infants in Flint have dropped dramatically since the start of a stipend program for new moms.Rx Kids provides every pregnant woman with $1,500 duri...
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December 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The Mott Foundation was pleased to make the first major funding commitment of $15 million in 2023 to support Rx Kids, which aims to significantly reduce childhood poverty by providing cash payments to Flint mothers during pregnancy and throughout the first year of a child’s life.
With support from Mott, high school students from across the county will come together for the Genesee Intermediate School District's Ideation Crash Course this Thursday to learn from business leaders, collaborate with peers and turn new ideas into real solutions.
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GISD program aims to spark entrepreneurship in Flint-area youth - Flint Beat
FLINT, Mich. -- An area school district aims to spark entrepreneurial thinking among high school students through an innovative course. The Genesee
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December 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
With support from Mott, high school students from across the county will come together for the Genesee Intermediate School District's Ideation Crash Course this Thursday to learn from business leaders, collaborate with peers and turn new ideas into real solutions.
flintbeat.com/gisd-program...
flintbeat.com/gisd-program...
The Mott Foundation is proud to have supported American Leadership on the SDGs for the past four years, as a part of our work to assist community foundations and other local leaders in advancing the sustainable development goals on the local level.
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Reflections and a Farewell: Onward with American Leadership on the Sustainable Development Goals - American Leadership on the Sustainable Development Goals
Reflections on this project’s success and the ambition of achieving the SDGs in the United States and beyond.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The Mott Foundation is proud to have supported American Leadership on the SDGs for the past four years, as a part of our work to assist community foundations and other local leaders in advancing the sustainable development goals on the local level.
usaforsdgs.org/reflections-...
usaforsdgs.org/reflections-...
Happy Community Foundation Week! We’re celebrating the impact of community foundations across the country and around the world that empower positive social change in their local communities. Learn about Mott’s support for community philanthropy: mott.org/community-philanthropy. #CommunityFNDWeek
November 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Happy Community Foundation Week! We’re celebrating the impact of community foundations across the country and around the world that empower positive social change in their local communities. Learn about Mott’s support for community philanthropy: mott.org/community-philanthropy. #CommunityFNDWeek
According to the America After 3PM report, cost, access and availability are keeping kids out of afterschool programs. We’re proud to fund efforts by Afterschool Alliance and 50 State Afterschool Network to protect and expand programs that support family and student success. bit.ly/AA3-Out-of-Reach
October 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
According to the America After 3PM report, cost, access and availability are keeping kids out of afterschool programs. We’re proud to fund efforts by Afterschool Alliance and 50 State Afterschool Network to protect and expand programs that support family and student success. bit.ly/AA3-Out-of-Reach
As the state of Michigan’s Microplastics Awareness Week comes to an end, @michiganpublic.bsky.social shares ways to get involved, events to attend, and more information on Gov. Whitmer’s proclamation.
EGLE announces first-ever Microplastics Awareness Week
The week includes events in which the public can learn about microplastics, participate in cleanups and discover practical solutions to reduce plastic waste at home.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
As the state of Michigan’s Microplastics Awareness Week comes to an end, @michiganpublic.bsky.social shares ways to get involved, events to attend, and more information on Gov. Whitmer’s proclamation.
Mott is pleased to support Flint Center for Educational Excellence as it leads high-quality community education and afterschool programming in Flint. Afterschool is critical in helping young people build life skills, boost academic performance and support families, setting students up for success.
Why these Flint kids don’t want to leave school when the bell rings — and how staff make it unforgettable
Students start by washing their hands before sitting down for lunch, followed by games, homework help, and a rotating schedule of creative projects.
www.mlive.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Mott is pleased to support Flint Center for Educational Excellence as it leads high-quality community education and afterschool programming in Flint. Afterschool is critical in helping young people build life skills, boost academic performance and support families, setting students up for success.
With support from a state-funded afterschool and summer program, high school students attending camp this summer launched a business—a line of organic soaps and branded merchandise. Thousands of programs like this across the country help young people build skills for the future. #LightsOnAfterschool
Young entrepreneurs learn critical skills at state-funded afterschool program | Mott Foundation
A youth-led venture launched in Saginaw, Michigan, demonstrates the power of afterschool programs to help students apply knowledge and gain real-world experience.
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October 22, 2025 at 8:26 PM
With support from a state-funded afterschool and summer program, high school students attending camp this summer launched a business—a line of organic soaps and branded merchandise. Thousands of programs like this across the country help young people build skills for the future. #LightsOnAfterschool
The Mott Foundation building will be illuminated yellow on Oct. 23 to raise awareness of the important role afterschool programs play in the lives of children, families and communities. Join us and 8,000 programs nationwide to celebrate afterschool and summer learning! 💡 #LightsOnAfterschool
October 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The Mott Foundation building will be illuminated yellow on Oct. 23 to raise awareness of the important role afterschool programs play in the lives of children, families and communities. Join us and 8,000 programs nationwide to celebrate afterschool and summer learning! 💡 #LightsOnAfterschool
Water connects every part of our lives. This October 16, the Mott Foundation is proud to observe #ImagineADayWithoutWater and shine a light on how everything we depend on flows from clean water, and why access to it is a fundamental human need and right.
October 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Water connects every part of our lives. This October 16, the Mott Foundation is proud to observe #ImagineADayWithoutWater and shine a light on how everything we depend on flows from clean water, and why access to it is a fundamental human need and right.