Applications are open for Detroit-, Highland Park- and Hamtramck-based nonprofits seeking a share of at least $1.5 million for efforts that support the vision and creativity of residents through Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit Plus (KIP:D+).
Donor Name: The Kresge Foundation
State: Michigan
Cities: Selected Cities
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/11/2023
Size of the Grant: $1.5 million
Grant Duration: 24 months
Details:
KIP:D+ is a grant program that supports nonprofits in their work to improve the quality of life and strengthen the fabric of community in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park. The program is a partnership between The Kresge Foundation, Michigan Community Resources and Co.act Detroit.
KIP:D+ funds projects in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park neighborhoods that support the vision and creativity of residents. They support inclusive, collaborative processes that authentically engage community members in planning, design and implementation.
Kind of projects does KIP:D+ fund
KIP:D+ funds projects in Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park neighborhoods that support the vision and creativity of residents. They support inclusive, collaborative processes that authentically engage community members in planning, design and implementation. KIP:D+ seeks:
- Organizations based in Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park serving residents and neighborhoods of those cities,
- Projects that will strengthen neighborhoods and improve the quality of residents’ lives,
- Projects that advance neighborhood priorities and reflect the culture, history and demographics of residents served, and
- Visions shaped by community members through inclusive, collaborative processes.
In addition to funding for Pre-Planning, Planning, Planning + Implementation, or Implementation projects, KIP:D+ grantees also get:
- on-1 technical assistance and support from Michigan Community Resources,
- The opportunity to be a part of a unique group of KIP:D+ grantees who learn from and share with one another.
Kind of Grants
- Pre-planning Grants: Pre-planning Grants are designed to help organizations create visions for their community projects. If you have a desire to do a project with a community you’re in relationship with, but need a little help and funding to get the community’s input and create a scope, timeline and budget, these grants may be for you!
- Planning Grants: Planning Grants are designed to help organizations turn visions for community projects into plans. If you have a desire to do a project with a community you’re in relationship with and a scope, timeline and budget but need a little help and funding to create a work plan and identify architects or consultants, these grants may be for you!
- Planning + Implementation Grants: Planning and Implementation Grants are designed to help organizations complete plans and get to work on their projects. If your organization needs a little more help with planning, but can complete a project within 24 months, these grants may be for you!
- Implementation Grants: Implementation Grants are designed to help organizations turn existing plans into action. If your organization has done all the planning, but needs support and funding to complete a project within 24 months, these grants may be for you!
Criteria
- Nonprofit organizations with locations in Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park that serve residents of those cities
- Nonprofit organizations that align with KIP:D+ principles
For more information, visit KIP:D+.
