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Special Initiatives
This program area seeks to respond to critical opportunities and/or issues that have the potential to improve significantly the quality of life in the Flint area.
Grantmaking is designed to support promising local efforts in a variety of issue areas where we have a history of engagement or where there are opportunities to help the community move forward.
Funding is made under four objectives.
Funding priorities for Philanthropy/Nonprofit Sector
Grantmaking under this objectives focuses on the BEST capacity-building project for Flint area nonprofit organizations. BEST has increased its technical assistance offering for all community organizations to include information on making decisions during tough financial times, increasing strategic alliances among nonprofits
We seek a strong local nonprofit sector capable of meeting community needs. We are making grants:
- for organizational assessment and capacity building for local nonprofits;
- for technical assistance for organizations providing crucial community services; and
- for endowment and program support to the local community foundation.
Click here to view the 10 most recent grants for this program area.
Funding priorities for Race Relations
Grantmaking under this objective explores opportunities to better engage community members in strengthening intercultural relationships.
We seek a community with capacity to address issues of race and ethnicity honestly and productively. We are making grants:
- to strengthen Flint area organizations’ capacity to work on race relations issues; and
- for community events or processes that hold promise for improving race relations.
Click here to view the 10 most recent grants for this program area.
Funding priorities for Children and Families
Grantmaking under this objective focuses on supporting healthy communities and providing youth with greater opportunities for summer activities and employment.
We seek healthy and productive lives for Genesee County children and families. We are making grants:
- to organizations that address critical issues facing local families and their children; and
- to organizations that improve opportunities for area youth.
Click here to view the 10 most recent grants for this program area.
Funding priorities for Special Opportunities
Grantmaking under this objective varies based on the local context, current needs and the availability of funds.
We seek flexibility to respond to critical needs, seize special opportunities, leverage other resources and incubate new program areas in the Flint community. We are making grants:
- to support promising local efforts that can move the community forward;
- for projects that connect national best practices with grantees in Flint and Genesee County; and
- that focus on specific, unforeseen needs of the community.
Click here to view the 10 most recent grants for this program area.