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$1.3M in KIP:D+ grants fund cultural heritage projects in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park

October 8, 2026

Detroit

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PathBreakers heads to New Orleans: Where climate meets community

October 14, 2026

American Cities, Environment, Health

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Faith in the Valley empowers communities in Fresno to improve air they breathe

October 8, 2026

American Cities, Environment, Health

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The power of community-based solar to close the clean energy gap

September 14, 2026

Environment

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Justice40: Getting federal funds for climate investments to communities that need it most

September 4, 2024

Environment

A graphic with text and a photo: Congratualtions! Shamar Bibbins, Managing Director Environment Program (Effective Sept. 30)

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National climate leader Shamar A. Bibbins promoted to managing director of Kresge’s Environment Program

June 17, 2024

Environment

A graphic with text and photo of: Congratulations on your retirement and thank you! Lois DeBacker, Managing Director, Environment Program

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National climate funder Lois DeBacker to retire after 33 years in environmental philanthropy

June 3, 2024

Environment

Quote card: “At Kresge, we imagine a future where everyone is protected from the short- and long-term effects of climate change because their communities have proactively transitioned to renewable energy, prepared for climate change impacts, and done so by elevating equity as a critical priority. We view climate change as a threat to opportunity, particularly for people of low wealth and people of color." - Lois DeBacker, Managing Director, Environment Program

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Looking back: The evolution of Kresge’s environmental funding

May 15, 2024

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Investing with a Climate Resilient Lens

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Foundation CEOs Rapson and Lindborg discuss their shared commitment to climate resilience

February 5, 2024

Environment

2026 Kresge Eminent Artist Tyree Guyton stands in front of one of his colorful paintings.

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Pathbreaking painter, arts activist and Heidelberg Project founder Tyree Guyton tapped as 2026 Kresge Eminent Artist

January 29, 2026

Detroit