News & Views New $2 million grant to Amplify Fund aims to shift power and resources to BIPOC communities December 1, 2022 To help strengthen the conditions necessary for Black, Indigenous, people of color and low-income communities to build power in place – and organize funders so they shift what and how they fund – The Kresge Foundation’s Health and Arts & Culture programs have together awarded a $2 million grant to the…
News & Views Application opens for Kresge Artist Fellowships, Gilda Awards; $550,00 to be shared by 30 December 1, 2022 Metro Detroit artists working in literary arts and visual arts are invited to apply online for a 2023 Kresge Artist Fellowship before applications close Jan. 19. Kresge Arts in Detroit will award 20 fellowships and 10 Gilda Awards to artists of all career stages living and working in Wayne, Oakland,…
Resource ACEEE Energy Equity for Renters Toolkit November 30, 2022 Energy efficiency is a proven strategy for tackling climate change and lowering consumers’ utility bills, but cities need to enact policies that ensure renters benefit from energy efficiency and do not face higher rents as a result of upgrades. A new toolkit developed by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient…
News & Views ACEEE toolkit helps local governments protect renters while cutting greenhouse gas emissions November 30, 2022 Across the country, local governments are aiming to remedy two concurrent crises: climate change and a lack of affordable housing, including rental housing options. A new toolkit developed by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) provides guidance to communities looking to protect renters and preserve or create affordable…
News & Views Housing mobility: An approach to improving child health in Baltimore November 28, 2022 Assisting families in procuring safe, stable housing requires a multi-sector, multifaceted approach. Throughout its history since the landmark 1995 Thompson v. HUD lawsuit, the Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership (BRHP) has engaged with stakeholders in the housing field to develop innovative practices and offer a unique approach to housing assistance that…
News & Views Applications open for $1.5 million in neighborhood projects through Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit Plus November 17, 2022 Applications are open for Detroit-, Highland Park- and Hamtramck-based nonprofits seeking a share of at least $1.5 million for efforts that support the vision and creativity of residents through Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit Plus (KIP:D+). First-phase applications can be made online with Co.act Detroit through Jan. 11. On the basis…
News & Views East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation applies arts, culture in equitable community development November 16, 2022 For 47 years, the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) has advocated for healthy neighborhoods where all residents have a place to call home and have the resources they need to thrive. Based in Oakland, California, EBALDC is a non-profit community development organization that builds vibrant and safe neighborhoods…
Award American Citizens for Justice G-2201-291660 This grant provides support for the 40th Rededication and Remembrance for Vincent Chin — a four-day commemoration to honor Chin’s legacy, highlight the Asian American civil rights movement, and spark renewed dialogue around solidarity organizing in Detroit and across the country. Among other things, the commemoration will include a relaunch…
Award Detroit Champions for HOPE G-2201-291657 This joint grant between the Detroit and Human Services teams provides project support to Detroit Champions of Hope to continue serving as the lead agency in implementing the parent and family engagement and advocacy strategy of the Hope Starts Here framework.
News & Views Environmental Health Coalition advances transit solutions to benefit community, climate November 14, 2022 In vibrant and thriving communities, people have the power and resources to realize their vision of health and well-being. However, our opportunity to thrive – as individuals, families, communities and as a country – is in danger because of the increasing instability of our climate. This hurts some of us…