Mott Foundation
@mottfoundation.bsky.social
Private, grantmaking foundation funding in Civil Society, Youth Engagement, Environment and the Flint Area.
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Attention, Flint kids and teens! You have one more week to apply for the Mott Foundation Youth Choice Awards. Let us know how you would spend $1,926 to benefit those around you. Learn more at mott.org/youth-choice-awards.
February 13, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Attention, Flint kids and teens! You have one more week to apply for the Mott Foundation Youth Choice Awards. Let us know how you would spend $1,926 to benefit those around you. Learn more at mott.org/youth-choice-awards.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
On Saturday, 100+ lake sturgeon were released into the Flint River as part of a 25-year project to bring the Saginaw Bay Watershed sturgeon population back and sustain it. Mott is happy to support lake sturgeon reintroduction through a grant to @conservationfnd.bsky.social's Great Lakes Office.
September 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
On Saturday, 100+ lake sturgeon were released into the Flint River as part of a 25-year project to bring the Saginaw Bay Watershed sturgeon population back and sustain it. Mott is happy to support lake sturgeon reintroduction through a grant to @conservationfnd.bsky.social's Great Lakes Office.
Watch downtown Flint transform during the 48th Crim Festival of Races! From setup the day before through the post-race party in the flat lot, more than 10,000 participants and spectators came together along the bricks this past weekend.
August 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Watch downtown Flint transform during the 48th Crim Festival of Races! From setup the day before through the post-race party in the flat lot, more than 10,000 participants and spectators came together along the bricks this past weekend.
Good luck to everyone participating in the 48th Crim Festival of Races this weekend! The Mott Foundation building will be illuminated in blue on Friday and Saturday in celebration of this longstanding event, which brings thousands to downtown Flint. Check out the Race Week Guide: crim.org/races.
August 19, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Good luck to everyone participating in the 48th Crim Festival of Races this weekend! The Mott Foundation building will be illuminated in blue on Friday and Saturday in celebration of this longstanding event, which brings thousands to downtown Flint. Check out the Race Week Guide: crim.org/races.
In honor of 810 Day, the Mott Foundation building will be illuminated in red on Sunday! Share in the comments what you’re doing to celebrate.
August 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
In honor of 810 Day, the Mott Foundation building will be illuminated in red on Sunday! Share in the comments what you’re doing to celebrate.
On Saturday, the neighborhood around Latinx Technology & Community Center came alive with music, dance, food and celebration during the annual Latinx Summer Celebration! Mott is proud to support LTTC and its efforts to uplift Genesee County’s Latinx community through inclusive programs and services.
August 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM
On Saturday, the neighborhood around Latinx Technology & Community Center came alive with music, dance, food and celebration during the annual Latinx Summer Celebration! Mott is proud to support LTTC and its efforts to uplift Genesee County’s Latinx community through inclusive programs and services.
The Flint Center for Educational Excellence, supported by Mott, organizes community education and afterschool and summer programming at Flint area schools to bring together a variety of academic, enrichment, social and health services, helping Flint kids and their families thrive.
August 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The Flint Center for Educational Excellence, supported by Mott, organizes community education and afterschool and summer programming at Flint area schools to bring together a variety of academic, enrichment, social and health services, helping Flint kids and their families thrive.
Flint residents: The seventh annual Focus on Flint Quality of Life Survey is underway. Please respond if you receive a call or text message on behalf of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Your participation helps us identify Flint residents' priorities and helps to inform our local grantmaking.
August 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Flint residents: The seventh annual Focus on Flint Quality of Life Survey is underway. Please respond if you receive a call or text message on behalf of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Your participation helps us identify Flint residents' priorities and helps to inform our local grantmaking.
Nearly 3,000 residents filled the streets of Flint’s historic Carriage Town Neighborhood for the sixth annual Carriage Town Porchfest! The Mott Foundation is proud to support this and other hometown events through a grant to the Greater Flint Arts Council for the Parade of Festivals.
July 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Nearly 3,000 residents filled the streets of Flint’s historic Carriage Town Neighborhood for the sixth annual Carriage Town Porchfest! The Mott Foundation is proud to support this and other hometown events through a grant to the Greater Flint Arts Council for the Parade of Festivals.
The Mott Foundation building will shine in a rainbow of colors on Saturday in honor of the Flint Pride Fest, scheduled for 2-8 p.m. We’re proud to support this and other events that celebrate diversity in our hometown through a grant to the Greater Flint Arts Council for the Parade of Festivals.
July 15, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The Mott Foundation building will shine in a rainbow of colors on Saturday in honor of the Flint Pride Fest, scheduled for 2-8 p.m. We’re proud to support this and other events that celebrate diversity in our hometown through a grant to the Greater Flint Arts Council for the Parade of Festivals.
4,000+ residents filled the streets of downtown Flint on Saturday during Flint Alley Fest! 65 vendors set up in the alleys, and 16 bands performed across two stages. Mott is proud to support this and other events in our hometown through a Greater Flint Arts Council grant for the Parade of Festivals.
July 15, 2025 at 3:39 PM
4,000+ residents filled the streets of downtown Flint on Saturday during Flint Alley Fest! 65 vendors set up in the alleys, and 16 bands performed across two stages. Mott is proud to support this and other events in our hometown through a Greater Flint Arts Council grant for the Parade of Festivals.
The Mott Foundation building lights will shine on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and celebrate all those who are working for a just and equitable society. #Juneteenth
June 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The Mott Foundation building lights will shine on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and celebrate all those who are working for a just and equitable society. #Juneteenth
The Midwest Invitational Rodeo came to Genesee County to celebrate the rich history of Black rodeo. Thanks to a Mott sponsorship, tickets were provided to the Flint Center for Educational Excellence to ensure Flint kids and families could watch the MIR shine a spotlight on Black cowboys & cowgirls.
June 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The Midwest Invitational Rodeo came to Genesee County to celebrate the rich history of Black rodeo. Thanks to a Mott sponsorship, tickets were provided to the Flint Center for Educational Excellence to ensure Flint kids and families could watch the MIR shine a spotlight on Black cowboys & cowgirls.
To celebrate the Flint Art Fair taking place on June 14 and 15 at the Flint Institute of Arts, the Mott Foundation building will be illuminated with a pleasing palette of colors! Hundreds of local artists will set up on the FIA’s front lawn. Learn more: www.flintartfair.org.
June 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
To celebrate the Flint Art Fair taking place on June 14 and 15 at the Flint Institute of Arts, the Mott Foundation building will be illuminated with a pleasing palette of colors! Hundreds of local artists will set up on the FIA’s front lawn. Learn more: www.flintartfair.org.
Local and county officials, nonprofit leaders and community advocates attended the Flint and Genesee County Trails Symposium to share their priorities for trail projects throughout the county. Residents can share feedback online through June 30 at gcmpc.org/flintandgeneseecountytrails.
June 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Local and county officials, nonprofit leaders and community advocates attended the Flint and Genesee County Trails Symposium to share their priorities for trail projects throughout the county. Residents can share feedback online through June 30 at gcmpc.org/flintandgeneseecountytrails.