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Foundation Relations

Foundation Relations promotes and strengthens relationships between Wayne State University and foundation partners. The Foundation Relations team works to ensure that the goals of our foundation partners, as well as the academic and research missions of the schools and colleges, move forward. As a central university office, we work on broad university initiatives as well as specific projects and programs.

Whether you need help finding funding, writing or editing support, general tips for talking to foundations, or history of a relationship with Wayne Statewe are eager to help.

Recent news from foundation relations

MHEF and Wayne State team enhance health equity and tackle accessibility challenges for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

School of Social Work receives $330,000 to support a multi-state crisis intervention collaboration

Startup Sustainability Pitch Competition winners plan to make plastic alternatives fashionable

With generous support from the DTE Energy Foundation, Wayne State’s Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies offers a Summer Enrichment Program for incoming first-year students.

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s $2.4 million grant expands Wayne State racial equity initiative.

Read more about the Kellogg grant

Before attending Wayne State, I thought small. Higher education has taken struggle, commitment and time, but now I think big. I want to change the world.

Sharaya Solomon, College of Education
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The Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation helped fund Healthy Urban Waters at the College of Engineering.