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Annually, Kresge makes more than 400 grants to nonprofits. Our annual give has averaged around $160 million in recent years, always in accordance with IRS guidance to give at least 5% of our endowment on a five-year rolling basis.
Kresge awards single and multiyear grants for general operating support, projects and planning. We also use social investing tools such as program-related investments, guarantees and equity. The Kresge Foundation uses the Fluxx platform to manage the grantmaking process.
Learn how to apply for funding from The Kresge Foundation, including what we look for in proposals to each of our programs.
Strategic Philanthropy Through Grants and Social Investments. Expanding Equity and Opportunity in America’s Cities. The Kresge Foundation is a private, national foundation that works to expand equity and opportunities in America’s cities through grantmaking and social investing in arts and culture, education, environment, health, human ...
The program is a partnership between The Kresge Foundation, Michigan Community Resources and Co.act Detroit. has committed over $12 million to fund transformative projects that are shaped by the communities most impacted, building on the strengths and uniqueness of Detroit’s neighborhoods.
Kresge's education program awards more than $10 million in grants to organizations focused on higher education. The foundation favors programs directed at low income students, "especially those living in cities, and underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, including first-generation students; Black, Indigenous, and people of color; veterans ...
Feb 21, 2024 · Grants for Environment and Climate Change. Kresge’s Environment grants aim to help cities “combat and adapt to climate change while advancing racial and economic justice” by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, preparing for future impacts of climate change, and advancing “social cohesion and equity.”.
Dec 1, 2022 · Kresge Foundation. To expand opportunities in America's cities through grantmaking and social investing in arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services and community development in Detroit.
Our program teams work independently and in collaboration to award grants that fund general operating, project and planning activities to advance the foundation’s strategic objectives. The Kresge Foundation is based in Troy, Michigan, at the historic former site of the 19th-century Brooks Farm.
Jan 12, 2021 · Embed arts and culture in larger community revitalization initiatives. Engage in cross-disciplinary, cross-sector activities. Exhibit strong leadership. Include artists and arts organizations. Extend benefits to all stakeholders, especially low-income community members.