Walters Family Foundation Fund Grant

The Walters Family Foundation Fund aims to enhance Michigan communities through funding initiatives focused on conserving the natural environment, promoting arts and culture, advancing economic vitality, and empowering youth through innovative learning programs. With a minimum grant request of $25,000, eligible applicants must be Michigan-based public charities recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3).

NOTE: Please see the below, deadline descriptions -
Pre-Proposal - This deadline represents when the Registration submission is due. Before you apply, please review our guidelines to determine if our foundation’s support can help advance your organization’s project. If so, submit a brief project description through the registration process.Letter of Inquiry - Invite Only - After reviewing your registration, we may invite you to submit a Letter of Interest (LOI). Once reviewed, you may be invited to submit an application.Site Visit - While reviewing your LOI or application, we may request a site visit or contact you with questions.Full Proposal- Invite Only - Should your organization receive an invitation to apply, Discretionary Applications must be submitted by October 1.Full Proposal - Invite Only - Should your organization receive an invitation to apply, Strategic Applications must be submitted by November 1.
Developing green stormwater infrastructure.Learning Initiatives: Expanding and enriching learning opportunities for underserved children and youth that prepares them for academic achievement and career success.Priorities:Broadening access and improving opportunities for high-quality infant, early care and learning.Creating and supporting innovative programs for students to learn more effectively and boost their overall achievement.Supporting creative pathways to college and career success.Economic Vitality: Building economically vibrant communities by funding innovative initiatives that foster entrepreneurship, advance projects of publicprivate partnerships and enable underserved young adults to advance from lower-skilled jobs or unemployment.

Eligibility

Before applying, please review our guidelines to determine whether your initiative is eligible for support.Michigan-based projects that align with our guiding principles and address one or more of our four grantmaking areas:Natural Environment
Economic Vitality
Arts and CultureA public charity recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and in good standing.Currently in positive financial standing (e.g. does not have consecutive years of net losses nor significant operating or cumulative deficit, etc.) and at least two years of operating history.

Ineligibility

The Walters Family Foundation will not consider funding individuals, government agencies, loans, religious activities, fundraising events, political campaigns, legislative lobbying efforts or conferences.