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Web Sites
Note: Some listings are filed by surname
34 Federal Initiatives To Design and Maintain Intermodal Transportation Systems
http://www.educationmoney.com/transportation.html
The following programs are provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The DOT was established in 1966 by Congress and provides assistance to State transportation agencies to plan and develop integrated, interconnected transportation systems essential to interstate commerce and travel. EducationMoney.com repackages information from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance in an interesting manner.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
47 Federal Programs To Foster Economic Development
http://www.educationmoney.com/eco_devlpmnt.html
Programs listed are geared toward promoting local economic revitalization and community development. EducationMoney.com repackages information from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance in an interesting manner.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Bank of America Corporation
http://www.bankofamerica.com/community/
Bank of America is recognized as a national leader in the community development industry. This leadership role is based on results that have helped bring positive change to communities through the development of affordable housing, the financing of small businesses and the identification of new ways in which Bank of America can use creativity, partnerships and expertise to help communities thrive.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Catholic Campaign for Human Development Grants
http://www.usccb.org/cchd/grants/criteria.shtml
http://www.cssnc.org/customers/104013012045302/filemanager/JP_CCHD_2010_Grant_Appl.pdf
CCHD is committed to supporting groups of low-income individuals as they work to break the cycle of poverty and improve their communities. By helping the poor to participate in the decisions and actions that affect their lives, CCHD empowers them to move beyond poverty. CCHD funds two categories of projects: organizing and economic development.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits - Religion and Social Services.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation,
see Mott Foundation
City of Detroit
Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization (ONCR) Programs
http://www.ci.detroit.mi.us/Departments/NeighborhoodCommercialRevitalization/tabid/132/Default.aspx
The ONCR is creating a system of new support services and strategies to targeted commercial strips. These support services and strategies will incorporate technical assistance and training, grants, and loans to address local business development and the necessity of building local organizational capacity to create an environment that can sustain local businesses.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
The City of East Lansing
Department of Planning and Community Development
http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/Home/Departments/PlanningDevelopment/CommunityEconomicDevelopment/
The City of East Lansing has applications available for funding under the city’s 2006-2007 Community Development Block Grant program as well as the city’s 2006-2007 General Fund Human Services activities budget. The deadline for submission is Tuesday, January 24th, 2006, at 5 p.m. Applicants may contact the Planning Department at 517-319-6930 or visit the web site to download an application.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Community Development Grants Available through the State of Michigan, try the
Michigan Electronic Grants Administration and Management System Portal (EGrAMS).
Community Development Grants Available from the U.S. Government
Posted on Grants.gov
http://grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=CATSEARCH&fundActivity=CD
Some of the most current grant opportunities posted by the federal government.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Community Development Toolbox
http://www.ezec.gov/toolbox/index.html
A collection of resources available over the web dealing with community development. Sponsored by the Empowerment Zone and Enterprise Community Program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Listed under Funding for Business and Economic Development; Grants for Farms and Rural Development.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM)
http://www.cedam.info
CEDAM advances community-based economic development to revitalize and rebuild Michigan communities and neighborhoods.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Community Improvement/Development Funding Opportunities Posted by the Foundation Center PND Digest
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_community_development.jhtml
Each RFP listing provides a brief overview of a current funding opportunity offered by a foundation or other grantmaking organization. Interested applicants should read the full RFP at the grantmaker's Web site or contact the grantmaker directly for complete program guidelines and eligibility requirements before submitting a proposal to that grantmaker.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Cooperative Development Foundation
http://www.cdf.coop/
The Cooperative Development Foundation promotes self-help and mutual aid in community, economic, and social development through cooperative enterprise. CDF works to bring together the funds and partners to incubate and replicate cooperative solutions to people's needs. CDF administers a number of funds supporting cooperative activities ranging from helping people move from welfare to work, creating affordable housing co-ops for rural seniors, and creating value-added agriculture co-ops to help farmers increase their market share.
Also listed under Grants for Farms and Rural Development
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Economic Development Grants from the State of Michigan,
try the
Michigan Electronic Gants Administration and Management System Portal (EGrAMS).
Employment, Labor, and Training Grants Available from the U.S. Government
Posted on Grants.gov
http://grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=CATSEARCH&fundActivity=ELT
Posts the most recently announced opportunities. Click on employment, labor, and training.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Enterprise Community Partners
http://www.enterprisefoundation.org/
Enterprise helps build affordable housing for low-income Americans by providing financing and expertise to community and housing developers. Every 80 minutes, someone moves into a house we helped create. Enterprise Community Partners is a national nonprofit that provides loans, grants and information resources.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Frey Foundation
Community Capital Projects
http://www.freyfdn.org/programs/capital-project-programs
The Frey Foundation will consider a modest portion of broadly-supported community capital projects in the Grand Rapids area, particularly the core city, and in Emmet and Charlevoix counties. Because of its focus on community improvement, the Foundation is especially interested in projects that are located in downtowns or older neighborhoods.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Fundsnet Community and Economic Development Grants
http://www.fundsnetservices.com/searchresult.php?sbcat_id=27
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Gannett Foundation
http://www.gannettfoundation.org/
The Gannett Foundation serves those communities in which Gannett Co., Inc., has operations, such as Battle Creek, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Port Huron in Michigan. The program makes contributions to qualified nonprofit organizations to improve the education, health and advancement of the people who live in Gannett communities. The contributions are our way of helping to improve the quality of life and addressing the most pressing community problems. The web site includes guidelines, how to apply for funds, limitations on funding, and an e-mail and fax address.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Georgia Municipal Association
Grant Advisory
http://www.gmanet.com/Grants.aspx
Shares a wide variety of possible grants.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
(Irving S.) Gilmore Foundation
Community Development Funding
http://www.isgilmorefoundation.org/grant_ru.htm
The Irving S. Gilmore Foundation provides funding for Kalamazoo area projects.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Grant Resources & Responsibilities for Townships
http://www.michigantownships.org/downloads/october02.pdf
http://www.michigantownships.org/downloads/grant_resources_and_responsibilities_for_townships_october02.pdf
Is your township planning a new project, but coming up a little short on funding? A wide area of untapped funds is available to townships--in the form of grants from state and federal government, and from private corporations. Although the grant writing process may seem daunting, this article shows you where to look for grants, what to include in a grant proposal and how to prepare yourself for grant writing success. Beverly A. Browning.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Grants & Loans 2008/2009 : A Guide to Municipal Financing for Michigan Communities
http://www.preinnewhof.com/grants_loans_09.pdf
Advice from the firm Prein & Newhof. "Our clients often rely on uS for advice to help them find ways to pay for their infrastructure improvement projects. We developed this booklet to help them negotiate the maze of funding options available." Describes an array of funding opportunities, including:
(1) Brownfield Redevelopment Program (Michigan DEQ)
(2) Michigan Coastal Management Program (Michigan DEQ)
(3) Drinking Water Revolving Fund (Michigan DEQ)
(4) State Revolving Fund (Michigan DEQ)
(5) Wellhead Protection Program (Michigan DEQ)
(6) Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (Michigan DNR)
(7) Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (Michigan DOT)
(8) Safe Routes to School (Michigan DOT)
(9) Small Urban Program (Michigan DOT)
(10) Transportation Economic Development Fund (Michigan DOT)
(11) Transportation Enchancement Program (Michigan DOT)
(12) Community Development Block Grant (Michigan Economic Development Corporation)
(13) Great Lakes Basin Program for Erosion and Sedimentation Control (Great Lakes Commission)
(14) Rural Development (US Dept. of Agriculture)
(15) Economic Development Grant (US Dept. of Commerce)
(16) Disaster/Mitigation Grants (US Federal Emergency Management Agency)
(17) Additional Resources
(18) Other Municipal Financing Options
(19) Prein&Newhof Case Histories
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Grants.gov : Current Federal Funding Opportunities for Community Development
http://grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=CATSEARCH&fundActivity=CD
Lists some of the most recent funding opportunities.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Grants.gov : Current Federal Funding Opportunities for Regional Development
http://grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=CATSEARCH&fundActivity=RD
Lists some of the most recently announced funding opportunities.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Grants.gov : Current Federal Funding Opportunities for Transportation
http://grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=CATSEARCH&fundActivity=T
Lists some of the most recently announced funding opportunities.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Grants Information for Constituents
http://israel.house.gov/uploads/crs-grantsinfo3.pdf
This report describes key sources of information on government and private grants for state and community projects. Consultants, who know their projects best, may search for grants information on the Internet and in printed reference sources. For federal grants, loans, or nonfinancial help, all programs in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance can be searched by keyword and a number of browsable indexes such as subject, department or agency, program title, beneficiary, and applicant eligibility. Federal Web sites provide information and guidance, and give rules, regulations, and updates. Web sites of organizations such as the Foundation Center describe sources on private, corporate, and community foundations. They also offer guides to writing grants proposals. Merete F. Gerli, Congressional Research Service, RS20514, Updated September 22, 2003.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Ingham County Board of Commissioners
Community Agency Grants
http://www.ingham.org/BC/2008%20CA%20Applications%20-%20press%20release.pdf
Ingham County is accepting grant applications from community agencies for 2008. Application deadline is 5 p.m. June 8. This year the county made about $217,500 avalable to local organizations and agencies in support of priorities established by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners. Grants will go to agencies that are primarily non-profit in support of such services as education, recycling, basic needs and housing for county residents. For more information, call deputy controller John Neilsen at (517) 676-7209 or visit the web page.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Irving S. Gilmore Foundation, see Gilmore Foundation
Lansing Mayor's Office
Neighborhood Advisory Board Grant
http://mayor.cityoflansingmi.com/
Deadline : Feb. 1
The Mayor's Neighborhood Advisory Board (NAB) has the responsibility to oversee the grant process and recommend to the Mayor projects benefitting neighborhoods and the amounts to be granted. $20,000 has been allocated for 2007-8.
Also see City of Lansing Provides $20,000 in Grants for Neighborhood Projects, Capital Gains, July 9, 2008.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Leadership for a Changing World
http://www.leadershipforchange.org/
Deadline: January 4
The Ford Foundation is seeking nominations of community leaders across the country who are successfully tackling tough social problems for the Leadership for a Changing World program. Twenty outstanding social justice leaders and leadership teams that are not broadly known beyond their immediate community or field will receive awards of $100,000 to advance their work, plus $30,000 for supporting activities. The program also includes a major, multi-year research initiative and numerous forums to bring awardees together with other leaders to share experiences, address specific challenges, and explore opportunities for collaboration.
Contact the Ford Foundation to see if the program will be repeated this year.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Maria Padilla-Orasel, see Padilla-Orasel
Michigan Community Development Block Grant Contacts
http://www.hud.gov/local/mi/community/cdbg/index.cfm
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Michigan Cool City Catalyst Grants
http://www.michigan.gov/gov/0,1607,7-168-29544_29546_29555---,00.html
The Granholm administration has kicked off a new program that includes grants up of to $100,000 to revitalize neighborhoods.
The grants are part of Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s “cool cities” pilot program, which is designed to create vibrant communities that attract residents and employers. The program combines more than 75 of the state’s community-improvement grants, loan programs and assistance into a single resource that can be used by cities and communities for revitalization projects.
“Communities have a big picture in mind when they engage in a neighborhood revitalization project,” David Hollister, director of the Department of Labor and Economic Growth, said in a news release. “That big picture starts with a myriad of smaller projects: remodeling store fronts, repaving streets, creating sidewalks and bike paths, and cleaning up riverfronts just for starters.”
A multiagency government team will review projects submitted to be part of the pilot. Projects must demonstrate close partnerships with community organizations and the private sector and must have a plan to create large-scale neighborhood or community improvements. To qualify for the pilot, projects must be conducted within a community that has established a local advisory group as part of Granholm’s cool cities initiative.
Informational sessions to be held around the state.
Source: Amy Lane, MichiganNonprofit.com, April 1, 2004
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Community Guide
http://www.themedc.org/Products-Services/Community-Assistance/Community-Guide/Default.aspx
The Community Guide has been developed primarily as a reference tool for Michigan's communities. It is a free, in-depth resource for local officials and community developers and primarily identifies current community and economic development tools available within Michigan. It includes:
(1) Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (PA 381)
(2) Brownfield Tax Incentives
(3) Business Improvement District / Principal Shopping District / Business Improvement Zone (PA 120)
(4) Commercial Rehabilitation Act (PA 210)
(5) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
(6) Conditional Land Use Transfer (PA 425)
(7) Corridor Improvement Authority (PA 280)
(8) Downtown Development Authority (PA 197)
(9) Historic Neighborhood Tax Increment Financing Authority (PA 530)
(10) Local Development Financing Authority (PA 281)
(11) Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (PA 197)
(12) Neighborhood Improvement Authority (PA 61)
(13) Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (PA 146)
(14) Personal Property Tax Relief in Distressed Communities (PA 328)
(15) Redevelopment Liquor Licenses (PA 501)
(16) Water Resource Improvement Authority (PA 94)
(Last checked 07/23/09)
Michigan Interfaith Trust Fund
http://interfaithtrust.org/
We are proud to introduce the Michigan Interfaith Trust Fund -— the result of a merger between the Michigan Housing Trust Fund and the Michigan McGehee Interfaith Loan Fund. Both organizations joined this unique partnership following long individual histories of working to improve communities throughout Michigan with economic justice as a primary focus.
The Michigan Interfaith Trust Fund lends primarily to non-profit 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) organizations such as housing development corporations, cooperatives, land trusts, community development corporations, faith-based institutions, labor unions, credit unions, and social service agencies with a stated mission of creating affordable housing. For-profit entities and local units of government may also be eligible.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Michigan MiDEAL Program
Extended Purchasing Program
http://www.michigan.gov/localgov
Not a grant program as such, but this program does offer local governments the capability of reducing their purchasing costs through cooperative purchases. Any city, village, county, township, school district, intermediate school district, non-profit hospital, institution of higher education, community or junior college is eligible to participate.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Michigan Municipal League
Grant Resources
http://www.mml.org/resources/links/grant_resources.htm
(Last checked 10/12/09)
(Charles Stewart) Mott Foundation
Community Revitalization and Economic Development Grants
http://www.mott.org/Home/about/programs/flintarea/commdev.aspx
(1) Housing and Neighborhoods: To support community development activities that promote affordable housing and livable neighborhoods.
(2) Workforce Development: To support innovative strategies that increase the employment of Flint area residents who face multiple barriers to good jobs in the regional labor market.
(3) Economic Development: To help Flint build a strong and vibrant regional economy.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
MSU Small Town Design Initiative
http://www.spdc.msu.edu/la/smalltowns/
Small communities that need assistance in planning downtowns, designing walking or biking paths or industrial parks, or dealing with land use planning and agricultural land preservation can get it from Michigan State University.
The Small Town Design Initiative (STDI), a joint project of the MSU College of Social Science, the Landscape Architecture Program, MSU Outreach and Michigan State University Extension, brings specialists together with leaders of communities with populations from 500 to 15,000 people to address local issues. Six STDI pilot projects have already been initiated. One is developing a park, another is aimed at improving a fairgrounds, and several are focused on using consensus building and imagery to define community character.
Each project is coordinated with the local MSU county Extension office and brings together a team of MSU faculty members, specialists and students to work with residents to define and address local needs.
Townships, charter townships, municipalities, non-profit organizations and local citizen groups may apply for STDI assistance.
Complete applications are due March 15th and September 15th. Projects will be approved by May 15th and November 15th, respectively.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
New Detroit
http://www.newdetroit.org/
New Detroit's primary mission is to combat racial injustice and polarization, which are the major stumbling blocks to the growth and prosperity of the city, the region, and the state. We believe that problems are best addressed through collaboration and compromise. To this end, New Detroit will act as a coalition-builder, facilitating communication and interaction between the disparate ethnic and economic groups that comprise the metropolitan area. Giving limited to the Detroit, Michigan metropolitan area.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Padilla-Orasel Scholarship Opportunity for Women in Microenterprise (Maria)
http://www.microenterpriseworks.org/projects/scholarships/mpoaward.htm
Maria Padilla-Orasel, a well-respected individual in the microenterprise development community was committed to increasing leadership opportunities among minority women. In her honor and memory, the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) established the Maria Padilla-Orasel Scholarship Fund. The Scholarship provides an opportunity for women in the microenterprise development field to attend the AEO Annual Conference. To learn more about the scholarship, to contribute to the fund or to apply, please visit the AEO Website.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Norman Foundation
http://www.normanfdn.org/guidelines.html
The Norman Foundation supports efforts that strengthen the ability of communities to determine their own economic, environmental, and social well-being, and that help people control those forces that affect their lives. These efforts may;
(1) promote community-based economic development efforts that try out new ownership structures and financing mechanisms;
(2) work to prevent the disposal of toxics in communities, and to link environmental issues with economic and social justice; or
(3) promote civil rights by fighting discrimination and violence and working for equity.
The foundation provides grants for general support, projects, and collaborative efforts. It also welcomes innovative proposals designed to build the capacity of social change organizations working in the listed areas of interest. The foundation does not make grants to support conferences, scholarships, research, films, media or arts projects, or to capital funding projects, fundraising drives, or direct social service programs, such as shelters or community health programs.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits : Environment
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Partnerships for Change
http://www.partnershipsforchange.cc/rfp.asp
Partnerships for Change is a new multi-jurisdictional planning assistance program developed by the Land Information Access Association (LIAA), Michigan Municipal League (MML), Michigan Townships Association (MTA), Michigan Society of Planning (MSP), and Michigan State University Extension (MSUE). The overall mission of the program is to foster new and expanded cooperation between cities, townships and villages in developing and carrying out local land use policies that contribute to the preservation of cultural and natural resources. Wherever possible, these policies should encourage urban redevelopment and discourage urban sprawl. Administered by LIAA, Partnerships for Change is funded by over $700,000 in grants from the Americana Foundation, Frey Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, C.S. Mott Foundation, Fremont Area Community Foundation, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality's Coastal Management Program, as well as MML and MTA.
There are two key requirements for participation in the Partnerships for Change program: 1. a commitment to adopting new policies and/or programs that provide additional protections for critical natural and cultural resources; and 2. a commitment to cooperative planning with one or more neighboring municipalities as a means of developing and adopting these policies and/or programs. All applications should be sent to:
Partnerships for Change, Land Information Access Association, 324 Munson Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49686.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People
http://www.pcusa.org/sdop/theological.htm
The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People supports grassroots projects that are developed, owned, and controlled by groups of poor, oppressed, and disadvantaged people. Priority is given to local projects rather than regional, statewide, or national projects. Generally, annual grants range from $10,000 to $50,000 for projects in the U.S.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits - Religion and Social Services.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Regional Development Grants/Programs from the U.S. Government
Posted on Grants.gov
http://grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=CATSEARCH&fundActivity=RD
Some of the most current grant opportunities posted by the federal government.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Smart Communities Network: Funding Opportunities
http://www.smartcommunities.ncat.org/management/financl.shtml
As with any successful venture, financing is an essential component of sustainable development. Learning about the range of financial resources that are available will help your community or business in planning and implementing sustainable development projects. This web site highlights various programs, primarily federal, from around the country.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
State Farm Foundation
http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/cogrants.htm
The State Farm Companies Foundation makes charitable contributions to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, Canadian charitable organizations, and educational institutions. The Foundation does not fund individuals seeking personal help or scholarships, banquets, tours, competitions, teams, or clubs, politically partisan programs, religious programs, and organizations outside the United States and Canada.
The State Farm Foundation was established in 1922. The Foundation's philanthropic interests are meeting the needs of their communities by focusing their giving in three areas: education, safety, and community development. Proposals are accepted year-round and are reviewed in a timely manner. However, approval time depends on the requesting amount and completeness of the proposal. Requests exceeding $100,000 are considered quarterly. For more information contact, Public Affairs Office, Michigan Operations Center, 410 East Drive, Marshall, Michigan 49069-0001; Telephone: (616) 789-5000; E-mail: jobopps.mich@statefarm.com.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
State Farm Foundation Strong Neighborhoods Grants
http://www.gmanet.com/grant_detail/default.asp?eventid=40783&menuid=GrantInformationID
Deadline : December 16, 2006
Communities are the foundation and lifeblood of society. The condition of available housing and services greatly affects the quality of life for residents and the stability of the community. State Farm is committed to helping maintain the vibrancy and culture of neighborhoods in various communities throughout the U.S. and Canada. State Farms demonstrates this commitment by supporting nonprofit organizations' programs that: make housing affordable; promote first-time homeownership; eliminate barriers to homeownership; educate homebuyers about insurance, loss mitigation, and homeownership; foster sustainable communities; rehabilitate neighborhoods or communities.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
State Offers Grants to Re-engineer Workforce Development
http://www.michigan.gov/minewswire/0,1607,7-136-3452-92830--,00.html
As part of her seven-point plan for making Michigan an economic powerhouse of the 21st century, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm and Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth Director David C. Hollister today announced a new initiative designed to help employers and workers in Michigan improve their competitiveness and economic security. The state of Michigan, with assistance from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, will provide one-year startup grants totaling $1,050,000 for the initial development of up to 12 Michigan Regional Skills Alliances (MiRSAs) across the state. MiRSAs are locally managed partnerships formed to address strategic workforce issues affecting groups of firms operating in the same industry in a specific region. Michigan Newswire, May 13, 2004
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Survey of Economic Development Programs in Michigan
http://www.crcmich.org/EDSurvey/toc.html
The updated 2007 publication builds upon this effort by updating the descriptions of the 35 federal and state economic development initiatives still in effect, analyzing 8 new initiatives, and expounding program concepts to further aid the reader. Major program categories include Federal Zone Programs, Grants or Direct Subsidies, Loans, Tax Abatements or Credits, Financing Programs and Tax Authorities, and Job and Employment Training programs. Programs not befitting these are listed as Other Local Unit Economic Development Options and Miscellaneous Authorities, Miscellaneous Grants and Loan Programs, and Miscellaneous Statewide Programs. These program categories include sundry economic development programs, and non-program, statutory adjuncts that facilitate development activities. It is important to note, however, that several programs could be categorized by more than 1 heading. For example, the Freight Economic Development Program is structured as a loan program, but functions as a grant program if employment targets and other incentives are met by the participant. Program classification was predicated, ultimately, on the primary mission of the program. Citizens Research Council of Michigan Report, 2nd edition, 2007.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Survey of Economic Development Programs in Michigan
http://crcmich.org/PUBLICAT/2000s/2007/rpt347.pdf
An update to CRC Report no. 334, describing 35 federal and state economic development initiatives still in effect, analyzing 8 new initiatives, and expounding program concepts to further aid the reader. Citizens Research Council of Michigan Report No. 347, June 2007. 2nd edition.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
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Source: FC Stats from the Foundation Center.
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Transportation Grants Available from the State of Michigan, try the
Michigan Electronic Gants Administration and Management System Portal (EGrAMS).
Transportation Grants/Programs from the U.S. Government
Posted on Grants.gov
http://grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=CATSEARCH&fundActivity=T
Some of the most current grant opportunities posted by the federal government. Select transportation as funding activity category.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Trickle Up Organization
http://www.trickleup.org/
Founded in 1979, the Trickle Up Program's mission is to help the lowest income people worldwide take the first step up out of poverty, by providing conditional seed capital and business training essential to the launch of a microenterprise. This proven social and economic empowerment model is implemented in partnership with local agencies.
Trickle Up currently works with nearly 50 Coordinating Partner Agencies to help implement our program in the United States. Our domestic partners are generally community-based organizations or community development corporations that have an established track record of reaching the economically disadvantaged in underserved neighborhoods. In addition, we aim to work with partners who provide Trickle Up entrepreneurs with links to credit or savings, vocational training and/or technical assistance to support their enterprises. Implementation of Trickle Up requires that our partners identify grantees/entrepreneurs, disburse seed capital, and provide them with business training. Coordinating Partner Agencies find that incorporating Trickle Up into their program strengthens their organizational capacity, the skills of their staff, the ability to do outreach, and the overall success of their programs. None of these partnering agencies are located in Michigan as of yet.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
University Cultural Center Association
Mid-Town Detroit Financial Incentive Programs
http://detroitmidtown.com/05/develop_incentive.php?msub=5
Anyone interested in starting a development project in the Mid-Town
Detroit area should review this web page. Funding programs covered
include:
AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust Fund,
City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority,
City of Detroit Home Investor Loan Program,
Detroit Community Loan Fund,
Detroit Empowerment Zone,
Detroit Entrepreneurial Institute,
Detroit Investment Fund,
Detroit Local Initiatives Support Corporation,
Detroit Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Program,
Empowerment Zone Innovation Fund,
Fannie Mae American Communities Fund,
Historic Brush Park Facade Easement Program,
Historic Preservation Tax Credits,
Investment Tax Credits,
Michigan Capital Fund for Housing,
Michigan Housing Trust Fund,
Michigan McGehee Interfaith Loan Fund,
Michigan Small Business Development Center,
Michigan State Housing Development Authority loans,
National City's NCHAMP Mortgage program,
Obsolete Property Tax Abatement,
One Stop Capital Shop,
Real Estate Assistance Fund,
Shorebank Enterprise,
US SBA 504 loans,
Wayne County Revolving Loan Program,
Wayne State University Center for Urban Studies, and the
Woodward Corridor Development Fund.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Organization
Susan Harwood Training Grants Program
http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/ote/sharwood.html
OSHA awards grants on a competitive basis through its Susan Harwood Training Grant Program. Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations to provide training and education programs or to develop training materials for employers and workers on the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of safety and health hazards in their workplaces. OSHA selects the safety and health topics and holds a national competition to award grants in two different categories:
(1) Targeted Topic training grants, and
(2) Training Materials Development grants.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
WalMart Foundation
http://www.walmartfoundation.org/
Through its community involvement program, WalMart provides funding to a number of nonprofits working in the areas of children, community, education, and environment. WalMart also provides scholarships to associates.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
West Michigan Regional Planning Commission
Grant and Loan Opportunities for Local Community Development
http://www.wmrpc.org/grants_and_loans.html
A directory of state and federal grant and loan programs available to communities for roads, water and sewer system improvements, parks and recreation, economic development, housing, natural resource protection, planning, and other community development needs. Some private and community foundations are also included. May 2008.
(Last checked 10/12/09)
Books
The books mentioned on this page are available for public use in the Michigan State University Libraries. If you are unable to visit our library, consider visiting a Foundation Center Cooperating Collection in your home state or a local public library in your home town. If the books are not available there, ask about interlibrary loan or visit a local bookstore to find out whether they can be purchased.
ENERGYWI$E CONSTRUCTION FUNDING DIRECTORY. Jan McAdams, ed. Las Vegas, Nevada: McAdams, Group, 2001. 150pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HD9715 .U52 E53 2001
Architects, contractors, building owners, sustainability-advocates and civic leaders who embrace energy-efficiency for commercial buildings now have a new resource, a 150-page guide to grants, technical assistance, creative financing, and private-public partnerships for commercial "green" buildings. Describes more than 100 energy-efficient and environmentally-oriented grant funding, loan financing and technical assistance programs. For more information, contact Jan McAdams; telephone: (702) 456-5827; e-mail: janmcadams@aol.com.
Also listed under Community Development.
EXPANDING HORIZONS : FOUNDATION GRANT SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY-BASED DEVELOPMENT. Council for Community-Based Development. New York, N.Y. : The Council, 1989. 40pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HN49 .C6 C6 1989
Identifies 196 foundations making grants totalling $68 million to support community-based development in 1987. Six of these foundations were located in Michigan.
Listed under Business and Economic Development.
FUNDING SOURCES FOR COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2003-2004 : A GUIDE TO CURRENT SOURCES FOR LOCAL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. Phoenix, Az. : Oryx Press, 2003. 9th edition, 705pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HN90.C6 F86 ed.9 2003/2004
Citizen groups, government agencies, nonprofits, community foundations and trusts, and individuals can access information on over 3,200 current opportunities--including capital construction projects, health care programs, rural education and cultural outreach service delivery programs, and genral opeating support for existing organizations--from 2, 346 sponsors.Includes a list of www sites of sponsoring organizations and a 12 page guide to proposal planning and writing by Lynn E. Miner, Marquette University. Earlier editions in Main Library Stacks.
GUIDE TO FEDERAL FUNDING FOR GOVERNMENTS AND NONPROFITS. Arlington, Va. : Government Information Services, annual. 2 volumes, looseleaf. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HJ275 .G75
The 1998 edition describes federal funding opportunities for state and local governments, public agencies, nonprofit entities and community organizations, covering in detail more than 750 federal programs. Each program description provides detailed information on who is eligible, uses of the funds, how to apply, program restrictions, funding and program contacts. Chapter titles include: new programs; community development; economic development; energy; environment; transportation; public justice and victims' services; fire/disaster/emergency; social services; health; child care and early childhood development; senior citizens; job training and employment; housing; and aid for the homeless. Also receive updates. Includes a primer on the federal grants process. Available from Government Information Service, 4301 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 875, Arlington, VA 22203-1627; phone: (703) 528-1000; fax: (703) 528-6060. [Library keeps latest edition only]
Listed under Business and Economic Development; Government Funding.
GUIDE TO FEDERAL FUNDING FOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS & COMMUNITY SERVICE. Alexandria, Va. : Government Information Services, 1995. 3rd edition, various pagings. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HV41 .G93 ED.3
Provides in-depth descriptions of approximately 60 federal programs that have the specific purpose of assisting volunteer projects.
Listed under Business and Economic Development; Government Funding.
GUIDE TO STATE AND FEDERAL RESOURCES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Charles Bartsch,
ed. Washington, D.C. : Northeast-Midwest Institute, 1988. 4th edition, 396pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HC110 .P63 G8
A handbook of basic information to help promote economic development at the state and local level. In all, approximately 460 state development programs are described.
Listed under Business and Economic Development.
NATIONAL GUIDE TO FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, 1998. 2nd edition, 946pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HN49 .C6 N38
Lists 2,606 foundations and corporate donors. The grantmakers listed have a history of supporting community improvement projects; economic development; business promotion (including chambers of commerce); community funds and federated giving programs; community service clubs; housing development, construction, and rehabiliation; low-cost temporary housing and homeless shelters; employment and vocational training; and more!
Listed under Business and Economic Development.
NATIONAL GUIDE TO FUNDING FOR THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED. Stan Olson and Ruth Kovacs, ed. New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, May 1993. 506pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HC110 .P63 N37
Provides information on over 1,200 foundations and 200 direct corporate giving programs that have shown a substantial interest in the disadvantaged. Over 4000 grants from over 300 foundations are listed; these grants represent over $300 million in support for a wide variety of programs, including those concerned with poverty, homelessness, hunger, welfare, and employment. Introductory material includes advice on researching foundations and corporations, a glossary of important terms, and a selected bibliography.
Listed under Business and Economic Development.
RAISING MONEY IN LESS THAN THIRTY DAYS: A GUIDE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS. Susan Wright. New York, N.Y. : Carol Publishing Group, 1993. 106pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HG 177 .W75 1993
Describes the process of raising money for individuals and small businesses. Includes sections on loans, Small Business Administration financing, venture capital, creating a business plan, grant proposals, program-related investments, working with nonprofits, and federal agency funding.
SELECTED MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, 1997. Farmington Hills, Mich. ; Citizens Research Council of Michigan, [1997]. 16pp. Planning and Design Library HC107.M5 S45 1997
"Limited to programs that explicitly promote economic development ... with an annual statewide appropriation or ... subsidy (or loan pool) in excess of $500,000"
[Economic development projects -- Michigan]
[Economic development -- Michigan -- Finance]
SURVEY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN MICHIGAN. Livonia, Mich. ; Citizens Research Council of Michigan, May 2001. 69pp. Planning and Design Library HC107 .M5 S87 2001
While state and federal agencies offer ample information on economic development programs in Michigan, the absence of a central repository of major programs has prompted the CRC to attempt such a compendium. This book categorizes and describes over 40 federal and state economic development initiatives, and offers the reader an index of programs and program concepts for ease of use.
[Economic development projects -- Michigan]
[Economic development -- Michigan -- Finance]
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