President's Discretionary Fund Grant

President's Discretionary Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Skillman Foundation
Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000
Last Updated: January 31, 2026

Summary

The Skillman Foundation's President's Discretionary Fund offers annual grants between $2,500 and $10,000 to 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Detroit youth. This $1M fund supports innovative, one-time projects or pilot programs that enhance education, health, and community services, while also addressing systemic issues. Grants are not intended for ongoing support, and eligibility includes tax-exempt status. Stay informed about future funding opportunities by subscribing to the Foundation's newsletter.

Overview

The Skillman Foundation is a Detroit-based philanthropic organization. Through grantmaking and partnerships, the Foundation supports People Powered Education—the power of students, parents, and educators to modernize the education system in lockstep with policymakers and influencers across Michigan. Founded in 1960, The Skillman Foundation has granted out more than $775 million and has served as a vocal advocate to strengthen K-12 education, afterschool programming, child-centered neighborhoods, youth and community leadership, and racial equity and justice. President’s Discretionary Fund The President’s Discretionary Fund is a $1M annual grant fund for small, one-time grants that support 501c3 nonprofits that serve Detroit youth but fall outside The Skillman Foundation’s grantmaking priorities. The fund is not designed to provide continuous support each year to an organization. Grants are typically $2,500 – $10,000 and fund efforts such as: Pilot programs or one-time projects Projects focused within systems adjacent to education (e.g., health, housing, and justice) that support Detroit youth Fundraisers or other event sponsorships (Due to limited funds and high demand in this category, these requests are infrequently funded.)

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and provide your tax ID (EIN) number or be a government or public agency (city, county, state, public school district) Be a publicly supported charity as defined in Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code In policy and practice, offer opportunity and service to all, regardless of age, race, creed, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and ethnicity

Ineligibility

These grants do not fund: For-profit institutions Endowments, building campaigns, or capital costs, including construction, renovation, or equipment Political campaigns, or support for activities or lobbying for or against legislation Direct funding to individuals or for personnel/staffing expenditures