Local and national foundations support a wide variety of funding priorities across Wayne State, including research, academic programs, community outreach and other initiatives that help make the university a premier institution of higher learning and research, as well as a vital community resource within the city of Detroit.

Wayne State partners with local and national foundations to meet community needs, advance learning opportunities in higher education and engage in solutions-oriented research. Generous foundation funders support a wide variety of areas across the university, working closely with Foundation Relations staff to achieve shared goals.

With Wayne State, you can advance your mission, evaluate your impact, or convene experts to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow. The Foundation Relations team is available to:

• Connect foundations with university and faculty projects
• Help find the right fit between foundation interests and university initiatives
• Provide historical giving information
• Connect funders to volunteer opportunities through the university
• Leverage student and community partners to help foundations fulfill their mission
• Research strategic aims
• Convene experts or co-host events around areas of focus or research interests
• Co-brand publications to inform policy or new growth opportunities

To learn more about Wayne State University's funding priorities and areas for partnership, contact a member of our team.