Grants for Small Business and Nonprofits in Detroit, Michigan in Michigan (USA)
GrantID: 75314
Grant Funding Amount Low: $5,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $150,000
Summary
The city offers various grant programs aimed at supporting small businesses, neighborhood revitalization, and community improvement efforts. These opportunities are intended to help with costs associated with capital improvements, business expansion, beautification projects, technical support, façade upgrades, public space activation, and related enhancements.
Eligible applicants include for-profit small businesses with a commercial location in Detroit, nonprofits, neighborhood associations, block clubs, faith-based organizations, and property-owning groups in certain programs. Applicants typically must be in compliance with local licensing, tax, and regulatory requirements. Some grants are competitive and require demographic or legacy business criteria (such as long-standing operation or cultural contribution).
The funding amounts vary depending on the specific grant; some are micro-grants (smaller amounts), others are mid-level awards, and a few are larger, citywide grants. Grant rounds are offered on an annual or semi-annual basis, with specific deadlines and eligibility windows.
Decisions are generally based on factors such as project feasibility, community impact, alignment with city priorities (for example, legacy, culture, beautification), and ability to demonstrate outcomes. Some programs prioritize applicants who have not received funding recently or who serve underserved neighborhoods.
Overall, these grants are intended to invest in Detroit’s long-term economic vitality, preserve and empower businesses that contribute to the city’s cultural fabric, improve public spaces, support local entrepreneurship, and help revitalize neighborhoods. These opportunities are available to businesses and organizations located within the City of Detroit, across its council districts.
Organizations and individuals based in Michigan who are engaged in Environment may be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. To discover more grants that align with your mission and objectives, visit The Grant Portal and explore listings using the Search Grant tool.
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