Microgrant Project Funding Available

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Applications Are Open Through April 23

 

 

Bring your community together with a Bridge Builders Microgrant! The Bridge Builders Microgrants program is pleased to offer a fourth round of microgrant project funding for those looking to unite people in creative ways. Project funding could support everything from downtown murals and storefront decorations to neighborhood porch fests and cultural celebrations. The program's history and impact page is a great resource for inspiration and information about previously funded projects.

This year, the Foundation is increasing the grant amounts of its Neighborhood Microgrant category from $500 to $1,000 while still offering its Main Street Microgrants at $5,000 per grant. Projects must occur in a Michigan Municipal League member community. League member communities include nearly every city and village, as well as multiple urban townships in Michigan. View the full list here.

Applications open March 13, and close April 23, 2023. Applications must be completed online. Click here to learn more or start an application!

 

Neighborhood Microgrants – $1,000

Bridge Builders Neighborhood Microgrants offer small, one-time grants of up to $1,000 for collaborative, creative projects or events in Michigan Municipal League member communities. Each project should build bridges across the community by bringing people together. Ten microgrants are available.

Individuals, informal groups, and neighborhood organizations and associations are eligible to apply. Learn more here. 

 

Main Street Microgrants – $5,000

Bridge Builders Main Street Microgrants offer small, one-time grants of up to $5,000 for collaborative, creative projects in Michigan Municipal League member communities. Microgrants fund projects that bring together local artists and businesses in Michigan downtowns. Each project should build bridges across your community by bringing people together. Four microgrants are available.

Downtown Development Authorities/Commercial Improvement Districts, municipal governments, and local businesses are eligible to apply. Learn more here.