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A private, grantmaking foundation. The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation funds in four program areas: Civil Society, Education, Environment and Flint Area.
Flint, MI
Joined April 2009
Michigan will designate wild rice as the state’s symbolic native grain. Officially known as manoomin, wild rice is a culturally significant plant and a staple in the diets of Indigenous tribes in the Great Lakes region.
mlive.com
Michigan is the first state to designate a state native grain.
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RT @TXPartners4OST: Looking for resources to help celebrate #NationalEntrepreneurshipMonth? Check out @MizzenEducation! Mizzen has gathered….
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RT @MSUPubHealth: Partnerships build trust. Trust builds strong communities. MSU Public Health is dedicated to working with Flint community….
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The Arctic grayling has returned to Michigan rivers after being gone for nearly a century, and anglers can now try to catch the iconic fish. @BridgeMichigan, a Mott grantee, explores this grand example of ecological ruin and recovery.
bridgemi.com
Roughly 87 years since Arctic grayling were spotted in Michigan, the iridescent fish will soon be fishable in a handful of Upper Peninsula lakes. The state hopes to eventually build a self-sustaining...
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A frontline, grassroots organization based in Detroit is helping Black youths from urban areas across the #GreatLakes region redefine their relationships with water:
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The Foundation is celebrating #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek by illuminating our building in #GEW2023 colors Nov. 15 and sharing a story of young entrepreneurs preparing for the future. @GEWUSA.
mott.org
Genesee County high school students use an entrepreneurship mindset to build success in school and life. The event teaches self-confidence and a can-do attitude.
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Indigenous tribes in #GreatLakes states could play an important role in the region navigating climate change. Getting state & federal agencies to embrace the tribes’ traditional approach to managing natural resources will be key, according to a new report.
jsonline.com
FIRST OF FOUR PARTS: Native tribes like the Ojibwe hold traditional ecological knowledge that is essential in protecting the land, air and water.
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Each year on Veterans Day, we honor and thank the brave men and women who — like our founder, C.S. Mott — have served our country.
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RT @TheFIA: Join artist & Michigan-native John Dempsey & the FIA -- TONIGHT at 6p for "Let’s Talk Shop". Residents are invited to share….
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Scientists believe an Ohio River that caught fire in the 1960s is now clean enough to support massive lake sturgeon. The Mott-supported Great Lakes News Collaborative explores the significance of the changes. @MichiganRadio.
bridgemi.com
The progeny of lake sturgeon from Michigan will be released into the Cuyahoga River at Cleveland, Ohio.
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Flint’s Got Talent is this Saturday. Grab your free tickets today to watch 10 amazing performances! The Mott Foundation is pleased to support this showcase, which aims to amplify the voices of young people throughout our community.
The Flint’s Got Talent showcase returns to downtown Flint on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the FIM Capitol Theatre. Ten aspiring local acts will get a chance to perform in front of a live audience and compete for a grand prize of $1,000.
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Why not scale up what we know works? Mott Foundation President & CEO @RidgwayWhite writes in @TheHill about how political leaders need to step up support for afterschool programs. #LightsOnAfterschool.
thehill.com
From striking workers to politicians sparring over spending, adults are confronting systems, demanding to be heard and calling for change. Kids, too, are reaching their breaking points, as evidence…
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RT @MSUnews: In 2022, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation @MottFoundation granted $25 million to expand the @MSUMD & @MSUPubHealth presence….
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MSU and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation are expanding public health initiatives in Flint.
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Members of the Mott Foundation’s Education team take part in the #LightbulbChallenge and #LightsOnAfterschool to raise awareness about how afterschool programs help young people. Learn more:
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RT @ridgwaywhite: Because Berston Field House is such an important and treasured part of the Flint community, I was delighted to announce t….
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The Mott Foundation building will be illuminated in yellow on Oct. 26 for #LightsOnAfterschool, a nationwide celebration of afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. How are you celebrating?. @afterschool4all
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RT @AfterschoolGa: The 24th annual #LightsOnAfterschool is Thursday, October 26! Hosting a celebration calls attention to your program's su….
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#LightsOnAfterschool Day is Oct. 26. Thousands of events, landmarks lit up in yellow and blue, and billboards will aim to raise awareness about how afterschool programs help young people.
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Thousands of events, landmarks lit up in yellow and blue, and billboards aim to raise awareness about how afterschool programs help young people.
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