Grants
Funding the next big thing at Michigan Public.
Support from local, regional, and national grantmakers enables us to develop special, in-depth news coverage for our valued Michigan audience. Grant support is also essential in helping us reach our fundraising goals for general expenses, broadcast equipment, community engagement events, and more.
For more information about Michigan Public’s grants program, contact Yma Johnson, grants manager, at 734-764-9210 and/or yjohnson@umich.edu.
Many thanks to the following grant-makers for supporting Michigan Public:
- Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
- Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Learn more about how grant support funds journalism at Michigan Public
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In a world where media outlets constantly shift and adapt to new technologies and shrinking budgets, public radio remains a steadfast presence. -
Michigan Public has received a two year grant extension from the Public Welfare Foundation to continue the station’s criminal justice reporting. This will allow the station to continue its work reporting on youth and adult criminal justice issues in Michigan. -
On a breezy August afternoon, Michigan Public hosted a vibrant group of Detroit residents and activists. We gathered at Mama Akua’s Community House for a discussion focused on addressing policing in their community. -
In a significant stride toward bolstering environmental journalism, Michigan Public is amplifying its coverage of the Great Lakes and drinking water issues, thanks to a generous $200,000 grant from the C.S. Mott Foundation.
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