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ActiveWashtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development / City of Ann Arbor · 2026

Mini-Grant Program (New Human Services Partnership)

Quick Facts

Agency: Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development / City of Ann Arbor
Funding: Up to $40,000
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Nonprofit human service organizations. Must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting. Current grantees are not eligible to apply.

About This Grant

Mini-Grant Program (New Human Services Partnership) is sponsored by Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development / City of Ann Arbor. This program provides one-year mini-grants to human service organizations addressing poverty, racism, and trauma as root causes of institutional inequity in Washtenaw County. The goal is to provide funding for organizations to try out new ideas and foster partnerships.

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Official Opportunity Details

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Use up/down arrow keys to navigate suggestions, Enter to select, Esc to close. * About UsExpand About Us Submenu * Human ServicesExpand Human Services Submenu * Housing & InfrastructureExpand Housing & Infrastructure Submenu * Community DevelopmentExpand Community Development Submenu * Economic OpportunityExpand Economic Opportunity Submenu 4. Community & Economic Development 7.

New Human Services Partnership ## [](https://www. washtenaw. org/mini-grants?

contentId=d268c018-1290-4cca-a913-23a3a09b23ab&fbclid=IwY2xjawO4Cn1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsN2V2N0FZQUdtTldsUW93c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhR1Kfe4AbVBVla8Vp8oZSS_ENP2MnwAppqt0zawW5DBTOCJrd3H3bdTCMSJ_aem_48VVhCChmDAqzffcIG4YVw) The New Human Services Partnership Mini-Grant funding round occurs annually to award grants of up to $40,000 to human service organizations.

The main goal of this funding round is to provide funding to organizations who are addressing poverty, racism, and trauma as a root cause of institutional inequity in Washtenaw County an opportunity to receive funding. * Mini grants are awards of $40,000 * The number of grants awarded each year may fluctuate * Goal for grantees is to have 60% with leaders with underrepresented identities ## [](https://www. washtenaw.

org/mini-grants?

contentId=17562c3c-dd54-4c19-b78f-64c7905a6bfb&fbclid=IwY2xjawO4Cn1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsN2V2N0FZQUdtTldsUW93c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhR1Kfe4AbVBVla8Vp8oZSS_ENP2MnwAppqt0zawW5DBTOCJrd3H3bdTCMSJ_aem_48VVhCChmDAqzffcIG4YVw) ### **2026 Mini-Grant Awardees approved by the Board of Commissioners are:** * Shelter Association of Washtenaw County * Family Learning Institute * Manchester Community Resource Center * Ypsilanti District Library * Ypsilanti Housing Commission * Washtenaw Interfaith Council for Immigrant Rights ### 2026 Mini-Grant RFP Information Nine organizations will receive a $40,000 mini grant with the aim of addressing poverty, racism, and trauma as a root cause of institutional inequity in Washtenaw County.

Current grantees are not eligible to apply. To apply for the 2026 round of Mini Grants, you MUST attend a MANDATORY pre-bid meeting on Thursday, January 22nd. If you do not attend this meeting, you will **not**be eligible for the 2026 mini-grant process.

**Pre-bid meeting information:** January 22nd, 2026 at 1pm via Zoom Join Zoom Meeting: https://washtenawcounty. zoom. us/j/84098889307?

pwd=A0IQEoUtOgqPNUlXylYAD78CpVuHEW. 1 Meeting ID: 840 9888 9307 * RFP opens Sunday, January 25th, 2026 * All documents must be submitted by Friday, February 20th, 2026 at 4pm * Apply through: Open Bids & Quotes | Washtenaw County, MI - Official Website * Applicant questions and answers received for RFP 8871 If you have any additional questions, please contact Nicole Kennedy at kennedyn@washtenaw.

org **2025 Mini-Grant Awardees approved by the Board of Commissioners are:** * Community Action Network * Washtenaw Camp Placement * University of Michigan Program for Multicultural Health * Lao Community of Michigan * Women's Center of Southeast Michigan ## [](https://www. washtenaw. org/mini-grants?

contentId=4aca10bc-c708-4674-b3ef-307a13fbf165&fbclid=IwY2xjawO4Cn1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsN2V2N0FZQUdtTldsUW93c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhR1Kfe4AbVBVla8Vp8oZSS_ENP2MnwAppqt0zawW5DBTOCJrd3H3bdTCMSJ_aem_48VVhCChmDAqzffcIG4YVw) ### 2024 Mini-Grant Awardees The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners approved one-year mini-grants for the following organizations: * Community Family Life Centers, Inc. * Life After Incarceration: Transition and Reentry * We the People Opportunity Farm * Ypsilanti Washtenaw Housing Commission ## [](https://www.

washtenaw. org/mini-grants?

contentId=41cfa4d7-4474-456b-b13f-4d2351e08339&fbclid=IwY2xjawO4Cn1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsN2V2N0FZQUdtTldsUW93c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhR1Kfe4AbVBVla8Vp8oZSS_ENP2MnwAppqt0zawW5DBTOCJrd3H3bdTCMSJ_aem_48VVhCChmDAqzffcIG4YVw) ### 2022 Mini-Grant Awardees On December 7, 2022, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners passed Resolution 22-244: A Resolution Approving the Final Recommendation of Award Recipients for RFP 8358 "2022 New Human Services Partnership Mini-Grants", approving one-year mini-grants for the following organizations: * A Brighter Way ($40,000) * Black Men Read ($40,000) * Buenos Vecinos ($40,000) * Coalition for Re-envisioning Our Safety/Care Based Safety ($40,000) * Community Resource Center, Inc. ($40,000) * Fair Housing Center ($40,000) * FedUp Ministries ($40,000) * Michigan Itinerant Shelter System Interdependent Out of Necessity - MISSION ($40,000) * Peer Support Network ($40,000) * Washtenaw Housing Alliance ($40,000) To learn more about the Mini-Grant funding round process, see the NHSP 2022 Mini-Grant Funding Round Overview (PDF).

* County Publications, Data & Related Resources Schedule a Financial Counseling Session Request Home Improvement Services ### [](https://www. washtenaw. org/mini-grants?

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Eligibility Requirements

Nonprofit human service organizations. Must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting. Current grantees are not eligible to apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Mini-Grant Program (New Human Services Partnership)?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit human service organizations. Must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting. Current grantees are not eligible to apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does Mini-Grant Program (New Human Services Partnership) offer?

The current listing shows up to $40,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds Mini-Grant Program (New Human Services Partnership)?

Mini-Grant Program (New Human Services Partnership) is funded by Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development / City of Ann Arbor. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Mini-Grant Program (New Human Services Partnership)?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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