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State Seeks Public Comment on MI Healthy Climate Plan
As part of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s commitment to a goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) is sharing its MI Healthy Climate Plan with the public for feedback.
2022 State of the State Address
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s fourth annual State of the State Address focused on the last three years of the state’s work in education, economy, infrastructure, childcare and more, and featured several proposals to build upon that work.
Child Care Cost Sharing Program Expands
The state is celebrating the launch of two additional regional pilots of the MI Tri-Share Child Care Program. The expansion was made possible by a grant awarded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to the Michigan Women’s Commission.
State Budget Proposes Investments in Education and Economic Development
Governor Gretchen Whitmer released her fourth executive budget recommendation for the upcoming fiscal year 2023, a $74.1 billion plan to invest in education, economic development, public health and safety and the state’s infrastructure.
National Project Focused on Vaccine Equity Coming to Flint
The Community Foundation of Greater Flint (CFGF), in partnership with Michigan State University (MSU) and the Michigan Public Health Institute, is engaging in a new collaborative effort to promote COVID-19 vaccine knowledge and increase vaccination rates in Flint.
Embedding Equity in Scholarship Programs
Many in our CMF community support pathways to higher education, especially through scholarship programs. These programs can vary by foundation type, donor intent, community need and more. As we look ahead to a new school year, how can philanthropy ensure equity is embedded in the design and implementation of scholarship programs?
Detroit Students Discuss Needs for Upcoming School Year
As school districts across Michigan continue to grapple with how to safely welcome students back to classrooms this fall, a group of Detroit students ─ directly connected to our community of philanthropy ─shared their feelings on the 2021-2022 school year and how educators, leaders and philanthropy can help.
Technology Support
With the ever-changing technology landscape our team is on the leading edge monitoring new opportunities, potential and emerging threats and issues to ensure you have the information and resources you need.
New Proposals from State Aim to Invest in Communities
Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently announced a package of 22 proposed investments designed to support Michigan’s workers, small businesses and communities.
Leadership in Rural Philanthropy and Beyond
After a decade of dedicated service to Newaygo County and the surrounding region, Carla Roberts, president and CEO of Fremont Area Community Foundation (FACF) is retiring in October.
Deepening Connections with State Policymakers
Over 30 CMF members engaged with state policymakers and their staff during Foundations In Lansing, a pilot series of virtual engagements for our community of philanthropy to deepen connections, educate policymakers and highlight philanthropy as a community thought leader and partner to government.
The Detroit Jewish Funders Network Leads Through Shared Learning, Alignment and Action
Several CMF members come together to collaborate in an affinity network for Detroit Jewish funders to build and strengthen local relationships and better understand local issues.
State Works to Connect Michiganders to Needed Benefits
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced the launch of MI Benefits Center, an innovative approach to assist Michiganders in applying for food assistance and connecting families to benefits.
Empowering Youth Voices Enacts Powerful Change
The Skillman Foundation not only supports Detroit youth but also empowers them to make grantmaking decisions through the foundation’s President’s Youth Council. The insights of the council members help guide the foundation’s priorities and strategies.
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Celebrates 100 Years of Service and Impact in West Michigan
Grand Rapids Community Foundation (GRCF) has kicked off recognition and celebration of its 100th anniversary, marking the beginning of a new century of service and impact.
Philanthropy and Digital Civil Society: 2022 Blueprint
In her 13th annual industry forecast, philanthropy expert and scholar Lucy Bernholz highlights the current landscape and challenges of the year, and big ideas and predictions for the coming year in Philanthropy and Digital Civil Society: Blueprint 2022.
Program Continues Small Business Support in Northern MI
The Regional Resiliency Program, supported by 30 funders and administered by Venture North, a community development financial institution (CDFI), has released its most recent report highlighting grants made and how members have supported the program.
New State Budget Now in Effect: Focusing on Working Families and the Economy
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a $70 billion budget into law for the 2022 fiscal year.
TRAILS: A Landmark Public-Private Partnership for Youth Mental Health
In an article originally published by Grantmakers in Health, CMF members Andrea Cole, executive director and CEO of the Ethel and James Flinn Foundation and Becky Cienki, director of behavioral health at the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, share more about the TRAILS program which provides mental health resources to schools statewide.
Knight Foundation Investment Helps Bridge Digital Divide in Detroit
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has invested $750,000 over a three-year period to the Equitable Internet Initiative (EII) to provide free high-speed internet to hundreds of Detroit families.
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