Resource FAQs: Fresh, Local & Equitable funding opportunity January 8, 2016 Frequently asked questions about the “Fresh, Local & Equitable” funding opportunity designed to support food-oriented initiatives that contribute to economic revitalization, cultural expression and health in low-income communities. Updated January 8, 2016. requently asked questions about the “Fresh, Local & Equitable” funding opportunity designed to support food-oriented initiatives that contribute…
Resource The System We Need: A Neighborhood Snapshot of Early Childhood Education in Detroit January 7, 2016 This study about access to quality early childhood care and education programs in Detroit identifies neighborhoods where the greatest numbers of young children need better access to providers of early childhood care and education. It also makes recommendations for improving access to quality early childhood care and education services.
News & Views Kresge Foundation introduces $20 million initiative to improve early childhood outcomes January 6, 2016 The Kresge Early Years for Success (KEYS): Detroit is a $20-million, 5-year initiative to promote the healthy development of Detroit children through investment in high-quality early childhood centers, funding of neighborhood collaborations focused on early childhood development, support for early childhood workers, and a redesign of the infrastructure that supports…
News & Views A Kresge Foundation video message for 2016 January 4, 2016 Last week, Kresge President and CEO Rip Rapson sent this New Year’s greeting to foundation grantees, fellow funders and other partners: As 2015 comes to a close here at The Kresge Foundation, we’ve been looking back, as no doubt you have as well. Our External Affairs and Communications department crafted…
News & Views Kresge president appointed to Federal Reserve Detroit branch board December 22, 2015 Kresge Foundation President and CEO Rip Rapson will serve a three-year term, beginning Jan. 1, 2016. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is one of 12 regional reserve banks that, along with the board of governors in Washington, D.C., make up the nation’s central bank.
News & Views The Kresge Foundation adds higher education funding stream to target student success in cities December 21, 2015 With a goal of better aligning the actors within the comprehensive landscape of civic, social, business and educational institutions that affect postsecondary student success within cities, the Kresge Foundation Education Program today announced a new area of funding that will help improve rates of low-income students obtaining high-quality higher education…
News & Views Kresge Foundation 12-city, $8-million pledge to boost impact of low-income communities in climate resilience planning December 14, 2015 Examples of expected outcomes include stronger energy efficiency policies, disaster-preparedness plans and carbon-reduction strategies as well as more robust social cohesion that can bond communities together during crises. The grants are provided through The Kresge Foundation’s Climate Resilience and Urban Opportunity Initiative.
Resource A Difficult Balance: Trustees Speak About the Challenges Facing Comprehensive Universities December 11, 2015 A Kresge-funded report finds that trustees at public comprehensive universities often lack the support and knowledge they need to make tough decisions in today’s complex world of higher education, where falling graduation rates, rising prices, changing student populations, and decling public funding. Uploaded: December 11, 2015 Published: 2015…
News & Views Kresge, partners pledge $10.5 million to accelerate building efficiency efforts in U.S. cities December 9, 2015 The City Energy Project (CEP) – an initiative of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) – is funded by The Kresge Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. The first phase of the project, launched in early 2014, helped 10 cities make…
News & Views Kresge commits $2.2 million for Detroit revitalization, neighborhoods December 9, 2015 Foundation trustees have approved 10 grants totaling nearly $2.2 million that will flow to revitalization efforts across the city of Detroit and its neighborhoods. In all, Kresge has made more than $30 million in new grant commitments to Detroit’s revitalization in 2015, in areas from mass transit to early childhood…