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Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit (KIP:D) is a grant program from The Kresge Foundation that funds resident-led and nonprofit-driven community improvement projects in Detroit neighborhoods. The program supports innovative, community-engaged work that advances equity and opportunity for Detroit residents, with past awards averaging $50,000 to $150,000 per project.
Eligible applicants include resident-leaders, neighborhood organizations, and nonprofits in Detroit with a demonstrated commitment to community engagement. Specific eligibility guidelines are issued with each funding round.
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Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit Plus (KIP:D+) - Kresge Foundation About Us We’re a national foundation advancing equity and expanding opportunity in America’s cities. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Our Work Through grantmaking and social investing, we dismantle barriers and build pathways to justice.
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WHAT WE SUPPORT / KEY STRATEGIES Detroit-, Highland Park- and Hamtramck-based nonprofits serving residents & neighborhoods Projects to improve quality of life for residents Projects reflecting neighborhood priorities & culture Visions shaped by community members In 2014, Kresge’s Detroit Program launched Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit to support nonprofits in their work to improve the quality of life and strengthen the fabric of community.
In 2021, the initiative (by then a collaboration of Co. act Detroit, Michigan Community Resources and Kresge) became Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit Plus (KIP:D+), expanding its grantmaking footprint to Highland Park and Hamtramck. The 2023 round of KIP:D+ brings the total of granted projects and planning efforts to 184 – along with $13.
7 million in total grant support dollars – since the effort launched in 2014. In 2019, Kresge’s American Cities Program adapted the initiative’s principles to create Kresge Innovative Projects: Memphis (KIP: M) in that city. Grantee by Year: All Years 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 All Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit Plus (KIP:D+) Grantees 9 nonprofits to share $1.
3M for neighborhood projects in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park Excerpt: Focusing on neighborhoods beyond the city’s core became an imperative $1. 3M in grants available for community organizations through Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit Plus 2023 KIP:D+ grantees awarded $1. 5M for Detroit-area place-based community projects $1.
3 million in grants fund 28 community-based projects in Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck through KIP:D+ All KIP:D Plus News & Views An Evaluation of Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit, Brief for the Community Development Sector Launched in 2014, Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit (KIP:D) has made six rounds of grants to date, 127 grants in all, across the city to plan and implement transformative neighborhood projects… An Evaluation of Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit, Brief for the Philanthropic Sector Launched in 2014, Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit (KIP:D) has made six rounds of grants to date, 127 grants in all, across the city to plan and implement transformative neighborhood projects… An Evaluation of Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit, Brief for Organizational Partners Launched in 2014, Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit (KIP:D) has made six rounds of grants to date, 127 grants in all, across the city to plan and implement transformative neighborhood projects… Michigan Community Resources MCR advances nonprofits that serve low-income individuals and communities through pro bono and low-cost professional services, organizational development and trusted guidance.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Resident-leaders, neighborhood organizations, and nonprofit organizations in Detroit with community engagement focus. Specific eligibility guidelines issued with each round. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies; past rounds averaged $50,000 - $150,000 per project. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit (KIP:D) is funded by The Kresge Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Michigan. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.