Civic Capacity

We aim to build the beliefs, knowledge and skills necessary for residents, their nonprofit organizations and representative government bodies to work together to enhance the collective ability of Detroiters to self-direct their future. This includes support for citywide organization networks and intermediaries, the development of resident leaders and the elevation of community voice.

The Detroit Program does not accept unsolicited proposals.

We regularly invite applications for specific efforts. When available, grant opportunities are listed on the Detroit Program focus area pages, linked above, and on the Current Grant Opportunities page.

To apply in response to an invitation or review an existing application, visit The Kresge Foundation Fluxx portal.

First-time visitors will be required to create an account. Fluxx is configured to work optimally in Google Chrome Browser, which should be installed before you access the portal.

Instructions for creating an account and for installing the Google Chrome browser are available in "Fluxx Portal Instructions and Helpful Tips" found in the Library section of this website. That document also is available once you enter the portal for easy reference.

Below are eligibility requirements for sole or lead applicants to Detroit Program grant opportunities. Criteria may be modified for specific grant opportunities. 

Who is eligible?

• U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations that are not classified as private foundations and organizations that operate under a college or university or government entity.
• Organizations with annual budgets of $250,000 or more with  independently prepared audits following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles or Government Auditing Standards; financial statements prepared on a cash, modified cash, compilation or review basis do not qualify.
• Organizations with annual budgets of less than $250,000 with a qualified review of the most recently completed fiscal year or the otherwise most recent available qualified review less than two years old.

Who is ineligible?

• Individuals.
• Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.
• Organizations that require membership in certain religions or advance a particular religious faith. (Faith-based organizations may be eligible if they welcome and serve all members of the community regardless of religious belief.)
• For-profit organizations or organizations operated to benefit for-profit organizations.
• Community college, college and university programs that concentrate primarily on degree-granting activities.