Kresge Foundation is a grant from the Kresge Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations and educational institutions working to expand equity and opportunity in American cities and communities. The foundation supports work across seven program areas: American Cities, Arts and Culture, Detroit, Education, Environment, Health, and Human Services.

Grantmaking tools include single and multiyear grants for general operating support, projects, and planning, as well as social investing instruments such as program-related investments, guarantees, and equity. Applications are managed through the Fluxx platform. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and accredited educational institutions.

Grant amounts vary by program area and project type.

Our Story at 100 Promoting human progress since 1924, expanding equity and opportunity today Our Staff Our work is made possible by a staff of mission-driven professionals Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Central to how we operate and fund, we center DEI in all we do Careers Check for new openings and learn about working at The Kresge Foundation Board of Trustees Leaders who provide governance, expertise and support to our work Press Room Resources and information for commnunications professional American Cities Effective, inclusive community development in U.S. cities Arts & Culture Positioning culture and creativity as drivers of more just communities Detroit Expanding long-term, equitable opportunity in our hometown Education Addressing postsecondary attainment and closing equity gaps Environment Helping cities with equitable climate resilience strategies Health Building equity-focused systems of health to achieve well-being Human Services Increasing social-economic mobility for people with low incomes Social Investment Practice Unlocking capital for community development Strategic Learning, Research & Evaluation Building a culture of learning across the organization and support community learning priorities Initiatives Our time-bound funding programs can bring multiple Kresge teams together to co-create strategies Grants & Social Investments Grants Awarded A database of grants dating back to 2009 Social Investments Made A database of PRIs, guarantees and other investments How to Apply Details on eligibility, FAQs, Fluxx guidance and more For Current Grantees FAQs for partners, communicating about your work and more We use an array of flexible grantmaking and social investing tools.

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.

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