Evidence-based policy impact: Michael Sherraden, founder and co-director of the Center for Social Development at Washington University, reflects on child development accounts — introduced in his book, Assets and the Poor. Mott helped fund CSD's early research and continues to support their work.

Flint residents with the 5th Ward Rooted in Art Leadership Team created a community garden at Dort Park. This project was one of 37 funded through the Mott Foundation Centennial Neighborhood Improvement Initiative, an effort led by Genesee County Habitat for Humanity and Neighborhood Engagement Hub.

Since 2015, Mott grantee Casa Socioambiental Fund has backed the Front for a New Energy Policy in Brazil, bringing together organizations and communities to discuss the impacts of energy projects and help shape a more just and inclusive energy transition in Brazil. Read more.

The second round of the Youth Choice Awards is now open, and we want to hear from Flint kids and teens! Tell us how you would spend $1,926 to improve your school, neighborhood or community. The deadline to apply is Oct. 9.

You are invited to celebrate the completion of the Embury-Cook Road Trail in Grand Blanc Township, which is part of the ever-growing Legacy Trails network across Flint and Genesee County. The Mott Foundation is pleased to support local trail expansion with a commitment of up to $25 million.