Nature & Community

Building beautiful
places to live

We support initiatives that enhance the physical environment of our communities — through thoughtful design, preservation, and public improvement projects that strengthen civic pride and the long-term vitality of Michigan.

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Areas of Support
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Public Space Improvements
  • Parks, plazas, and gathering spaces
  • Streetscape and neighborhood enhancements
  • Community-driven beautification projects
  • Projects that increase accessibility and usability
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Historic Preservation
  • Restoration of historically significant structures
  • Preservation of architectural heritage
  • Adaptive reuse projects that serve community needs
  • Protection of culturally significant landmarks
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Community Revitalization
  • Blight reduction and neighborhood improvements
  • Facade improvements and exterior enhancements
  • Collaborative revitalization efforts
  • Projects with measurable long-term impact
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Civic & Public Art Projects
  • Murals and public installations
  • Community-engaged design initiatives
  • Projects that foster civic pride
  • Improvements that strengthen local identity

What we
look for

We strive to reflect the Foundation's values in our work: humility, hard work, honesty and integrity, generosity and service to others, and frugality. Every grant we make is a reflection of those values.

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Clear Community Benefit Projects that create real, lasting improvements to shared spaces and neighborhoods.
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Strong Planning & Responsible Oversight Well-organized projects with thoughtful design and capable management.
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Sustainable & Maintainable Improvements Enhancements built to last, with a clear plan for ongoing care and stewardship.
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Demonstrated Collaboration & Local Support Community-backed initiatives with broad participation and neighborhood buy-in.

Eligibility & Guidelines

The Foundation makes grants only to public charities. Grant awards may support an organization's operations, programs, and/or capital projects. See our Grant Information page for current guidelines and deadlines.

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