McGregor Fund Supports Detroit Community Development Mini-Grant Fund
“We are still in the thick of this health and economic crisis and cannot ignore the most basic needs of neighbors who have been hit hard. Lots and lots of Detroiters are stepping up to help each other, and it is both our privilege and responsibility to provide funding behind their leadership and service. With help from Co.act Detroit and Community Development Advocates of Detroit, funds can get to where they are needed.”
– Kate Levin Markel, President, McGregor Fund
From Co.act Detroit:
Co.act Detroit and Community Development Advocates of Detroit announce Detroit Community Development Mini-Grant Fund
“With $200,000 in support from the McGregor Fund and the Hudson-Webber Foundation, the COVID-19 recovery grants will go to Detroit-based community organizations. Co.act Detroit and Community Development Advocates of Detroit (CDAD) are accepting applications for a second round of COVID-19 critical response grants to Detroit-based community development and neighborhood organizations.
With support from the McGregor Fund and the Hudson-Webber Foundation, this round of the mini-grant fund will provide grants in amounts up to $5,000 to qualifying nonprofits and community-based organizations for COVID-19 recovery services such as food distribution, PPE, cash assistance, rent relief or other direct aid (basic household goods, hygiene items, etc.), and may support costs associated with delivering those services.
Applications will be open to Detroit-based nonprofits or community-based organizations engaged in: physical development; land use planning; community organizing; and/or other activities designed to stabilize and improve the quality of life in Detroit. Applications will be limited to organizations with annual revenue of no more than $500,000.”
Applications will be accepted from Friday, February 26 to Friday, March 12 at 11:59 ET.
