Foundation Relations

Private Foundation Funding at MSU

MSU’s Foundation Relations team helps connect researchers and programs with private foundation funding. We focus on building and sustaining relationships with funders to connect the groundbreaking research and innovative programs at MSU with the priorities of philanthropic partners. Whether you’re pursuing support for a university-wide initiative, a research project, or seed funding to launch a new idea, our office is here to help.

Explore open funding opportunities, search our Foundation Prospect Library, sign up for RFP alerts and get proposal resources to strengthen your next grant. To learn more about how we can support your work, please contact the Foundation Relations team.

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Learn how MSU Foundation Relations partners with private funders.

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Open Funding Opportunities

Discover open foundation funding opportunities for MSU researchers.

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Foundation Prospect Library

Search a library of private funders and learn about what they fund.

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RFP Alerts

Sign-up to receive email notifications for new Requests for Proposals (RFPs) that match your research interests.

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Proposal Resources

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Corporate Funding Opportunities

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