Arts & Culture

Where music meets
community

We believe the arts enrich communities, preserve culture, and elevate the human spirit. We support arts initiatives across Michigan — with a special heart for Flint, and a special emphasis on music.

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Areas of Support
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Music & Music Education
  • High-quality musical performance opportunities
  • Access to music education for youth
  • Community-based music institutions
  • Preservation of meaningful musical traditions
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Community Arts & Access
  • Programs that welcome broad participation
  • Accessible performing and visual arts experiences
  • Demonstrated community engagement
  • Strong artistic standards and stewardship
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Institutional Strength
  • Sound governance and responsible management
  • Financial sustainability and transparency
  • Thoughtful, efficient use of resources
  • Plans that support lasting impact
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Cultural Preservation
  • Preserving heritage and local cultural identity
  • Intergenerational learning and participation
  • Community pride through shared experience
  • Projects that strengthen the cultural fabric

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 Initiatives that create meaningful, lasting impact for Michigan communities.
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Strong Leadership & Stewardship Organizations with capable, committed leadership and responsible governance.
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Integrity & Transparency Honest, accountable organizations that operate with openness and trust.
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Measurable Engagement & Impact Programs with clear goals, real reach, and demonstrable results.

Eligibility & Guidelines

The Foundation makes grants only to public charities. Grant awards may support a specific program or capital project. See our Grant Information page for current guidelines and deadlines.

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