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Round 32 application window: May 1 – June 1, 2026. Round 33 opens September 1, 2026. No deadline was stored for comparison.
Motor City Match Grants is a program from the City of Detroit that funds new and growing businesses through grants, professional services, and financing support to help entrepreneurs move from idea to opening.
The program operates in quarterly rounds and offers four tracks: business plan development for early-stage or informal businesses, operations refinement for mobile or home-based businesses seeking a permanent location, a Design track that pairs new owners with professional architects and designers, and a Grants track providing matching grants to close financing gaps.
Since launching in 2016, Motor City Match has served 2,236 businesses with over $20. 5 million in grants and catalyzed $111 million in committed investment. Round 32 applications close June 1, 2026.
All participating businesses must be located in or planning to open in Detroit.
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Motor City Match – From Idea to Opening Hit enter to search or ESC to close Growing Detroit businesses from idea to open.
Application Open and Close Round 31: January 7 - February 9, 2026 Round 31: February 9 - April 30, 2026 Round 32: May 1 - June 1, 2026 Round 32: June 1 - August 31, 2026 Round 32: August 31, 2026 Round 33: September 1 - October 1, 2026 Round 33: October 1 - December 31, 2026 Round 33: December 31, 2026 Guides new and informal businesses through creating a business plan, registering as the appropriate legal entity, and becoming transactional.
Helps transactional mobile, digital, or home-based businesses refine their current operations to determine the appropriate permanent space for their business to develop. Matches new business owners that have a location in Detroit with a professional Design team to create the appropriate design, plans, and drawings to begin the build out of their space.
Close your financing gap and open your business to the public with the support of our matching grants, partner loan financing, and general consulting services. Unsure which track you should apply for? Click here to take a quiz to find out the best fit for your business!
Motor City Match connects new businesses with services and space to grow, providing them with the funding and tools to fuel the city’s entrepreneurial revolution. After 30 Rounds, MCM has served 2,236 business with $20. 5 million in grant funds -$21 Million in grants awarded -2,236 businesses awarded since 2016 -$111 million committed investment View List of Recent Awardees View Vacant Commercial Properties
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: New and existing Detroit businesses across different stages of development, including businesses seeking to open in Detroit or expand operations. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $21 million distributed across 30 rounds Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is June 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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