Funding Amount

$4,000

Deadline

Expected ~November

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
November 1, 2026
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: November

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Administrator: CultureSource

Partner: Rocket Community Fund

Geographic Scope: Downtown Detroit

Program Purpose: Fund outdoor, family-friendly arts activations in downtown Detroit during holiday season. Provide performers and presenters opportunity to showcase talents, reach new audiences, and build capacity to do creative work in public space.

Number of Grants: Eight grants (fall 2021 cycle)

Eligibility: CultureSource member organizations

Program Type: Winter cycle program for seasonal/holiday activations

How to Apply

Application Process

For Fall 2021 Cycle:

  • Online application platform
  • Open to CultureSource member organizations only
  • Focus on outdoor, family-friendly activities
  • Holiday season timing (winter cycle)

General Requirements:

  • Member organization in good standing
  • Outdoor event in downtown Detroit
  • Family-friendly programming
  • Performers/presenters eligible
  • Capacity building component expected

What CultureSource actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
75
Total given
$3.37M
Median grant
$26K
Range
$5,500–$1.34M
  • By dollars: Michigan 100%. Top recipient cities: Detroit, MI; Dearborn, MI; Ann Arbor, MI.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 36% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Concert of Colors · Dearborn, MI

    General Operating SupportArts Culture

    $1.34M

  • Detroit Symphony Orchestra · Detroit, MI

    General Operating SupportArts Culture

    $103K

  • Detroit Salon · Ecorse, MI

    General Operating SupportArts Culture

    $86K

  • Detroit Public Media · Wixom, MI

    General Operating Support Arts Cultu

    $84K

  • Detroit Institute of Arts · Detroit, MI

    General Operating SupportArts Culture

    $75K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Arts
  • Community services

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