Bridge Builders Neighborhood Microgrants
Funding Amount
Up to $1,000
Deadline
July 24, 2026
107 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Bridge Builders Neighborhood Microgrants
Focus: Creative community projects and events in neighborhoods
Purpose: Fund collaborative, creative projects that bring people together to celebrate, explore, or improve on what makes their communities special. Goal is to bring people out of their homes and into their community.
Geographic Scope: Michigan Municipal League member communities (nearly every city and village, as well as multiple urban townships in Michigan)
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Award Structure:
What is Funded:
Background:
Program began as a pilot in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Designed to encourage acts of creativity, selflessness, and connection to help Michigan communities recover. The program has been so successful that it continues to offer funding annually.
Community Wealth Building Definition:
"Strategies that build community and individual assets, creating resilient and adaptable systems to address social and economic needs."
Contact:
Michigan Municipal League Foundation
1675 Green Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Registered 501(c)(3). EIN: 38-3019434
How to Apply
Application Process
- Applications are completed online
- Applications open March 13 (typical year)
- Application deadline: July 24, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET (for 2023 cycle; check website for current cycle dates)
Required Information
- Project description and goals
- How project brings community together
- Community impact
- Timeline and budget
- Applicant/organization information
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