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Find similar grantsLocal Democracy Project: Bridge Builders Microgrants is sponsored by Michigan Municipal League Foundation. This initiative funds community and Main Street projects that bring people together across divides, as part of a statewide, nonpartisan effort to strengthen democracy at the local level in communities across Michigan.
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Bridge Builders Microgrants - Michigan Municipal League Foundation You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. Bridge Builders Microgrants offer small, one-time grants to people or organizations within Michigan Municipal League communities.
These microgrants fund collaborative, creative projects that bring people out of their homes and into their communities. Small grants. Local action.
Stronger communities. Bridge Builders Microgrants support resident-led and Main Street projects that bring people together across differences and turn shared ideas into action. From community gatherings to collaborative improvement projects, these microgrants help neighbors build relationships, strengthen trust, and create a greater sense of belonging.
They give local leaders and residents opportunity and “nudge money” to solve problems together and show that democracy thrives when people participate. By investing in local projects and the people behind them, Bridge Builders Microgrants help communities: Build trust and belonging Expand civic participation Strengthen local leadership Create lasting capacity for collective action They’re our neighbors, friends, and family.
They are community organizers, business owners, and municipal leaders. They intentionally and creatively bring people together to celebrate the places that we call home. When neighbors come together to do something meaningful, they build more than a project.
They build the relationships and trust that make stronger communities and a stronger democracy possible. We are excited to relaunch the Bridge Builders Microgrants program after a two-year hiatus and to welcome a new partner to this important initiative.
This year, we are partnering with the DTE Foundation and the Lapeer County Community Foundation to support creative, authentic, place-based projects across League member communities that build bridges and bring people together. If your project will take place in Lapeer County, when applications open in September, you will apply through the Lapeer County Community Foundation!
Community Microgrants (up to $1,500) Supports resident‑led projects that improve communities, launch new ideas, or grow existing efforts that bring people together.
Pictured to the left: Good Stock Detroit Community Marketplace - 2021 Bridge Builders Community Microgrant Recipient Main Street Microgrants (up to $5,000) Brings together small businesses, artists, and local government on projects that generate economic benefit, strengthen social ties, and physically transform Main Streets.
Pictured to the left: Magic Carpet and Music in the Courtyard in Bridgeman, MI - 2022 Bridge Builders Main Street Award Recipient Bridge Builders Celebration Book For questions about the program, including sponsorship and partnership opportunities, please contact grants@mmlfoundation. org.
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Local Democracy Project: Bridge Builders Microgrants is funded by Michigan Municipal League Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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