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The Kresge Foundation Grants

20 open The Kresge Foundation grants accepting applications right now. Historical giving: 1 grants totaling $600K.

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All-time tracked giving
$600K
1 grants
Median grant size
$600K
Max: $600K

Open The Kresge Foundation grants

  • Climate Resilience Program Grants

    Up to $600Kopen

    Funds projects that advance climate resilience, sustainability, and environmental justice, with a focus on equitable approaches that engage community-...

    discover:environmental justicefit_score:49
  • Human Services Program Grants

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    Human Services Program Grants is sponsored by The Kresge Foundation. The Kresge Foundation's Human Services Program focuses on fostering the next gene...

    community_developmenteconomic_developmentcivil_rightsyouth_developmentimmigrant_services
  • Human Services Program: Advancing Social and Economic Mobility

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    Human Services Program: Advancing Social and Economic Mobility is sponsored by The Kresge Foundation. Funds multi-service organizations that integrate...

    early_childhoodworkforce_developmenteconomic_developmentcommunity_developmentchild_welfare
  • The Kresge Foundation Human Services Program

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    The Kresge Foundation Human Services Program is sponsored by The Kresge Foundation. Supports initiatives that improve the quality and accessibility of...

    child_welfareearly_childhoodcommunity_developmentyouth_developmenthuman services
  • Grants for Arts and Culture (Kresge Foundation)

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    Grants for Arts and Culture (Kresge Foundation) is sponsored by The Kresge Foundation. The Kresge Foundation's Arts & Culture Program supports place-b...

    visual_artsperforming_artscultural_preservationarts_educationpublic_art
  • The Kresge Foundation's Health Program

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    The Kresge Foundation's Health Program is sponsored by The Kresge Foundation. The Kresge Foundation's Health Program provides funding aimed at support...

    mental_healthsubstance_abusepublic_healthcommunity_developmenthealth_disparities
  • The Kresge Foundation Environment Program

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    The Kresge Foundation Environment Program is a grant from The Kresge Foundation that funds organizations helping American cities implement equitable c...

    climate_changeenvironmental_justiceurban_planningcommunity_developmenteconomic_development
  • Health Program (The Kresge Foundation)

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    Health Program (The Kresge Foundation) is sponsored by The Kresge Foundation. The Kresge Foundation's Health Program provides funding to support commu...

    mental_healthsubstance_abusehealth_disparitiescommunity_developmentbehavioral health
  • Kresge Foundation Grants (various programs)

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    Kresge Foundation Grants (various programs) is sponsored by The Kresge Foundation. The Kresge Foundation focuses on expanding opportunities in America...

  • Education Program: K-12 and Postsecondary Success

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    Education Program: K-12 and Postsecondary Success is sponsored by The Kresge Foundation. Focuses on increasing college access and success for low-inco...

    higher_educationeducation_researchcommunity_developmentcollege accessstudent success
  • Equitable Community Development (Kresge Foundation Detroit Program)

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    Equitable Community Development is a grant program from The Kresge Foundation's Detroit Program that funds long-term, equitable opportunity and neighb...

    community_developmenturban_planningeconomic_developmentcivil_rightsequitable development
  • Detroit Program - Equitable Community Development

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    Detroit Program - Equitable Community Development is sponsored by The Kresge Foundation. The Kresge Foundation's Detroit Program focuses on bolstering...

    community_developmenteconomic_developmenturban_planningaffordable_housingyouth_development
  • Digital Literacy and Workforce Development Grant

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    Digital Literacy and Workforce Development Grant is sponsored by The Kresge Foundation. Funds initiatives that enhance digital literacy and workforce ...

    digital_literacyworkforce_developmentyouth_developmentdigital literacyworkforce training
  • The Kresge Foundation Grants - Equitable Community Development

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    The Kresge Foundation Grants for Equitable Community Development are grants from The Kresge Foundation that fund organizations working to expand oppor...

    community_developmenteconomic_developmenturban_planningaffordable_housingcommunity development
  • Kresge Foundation - Programs in Arts, Social Justice, and Innovation

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    Kresge Foundation - Programs in Arts, Social Justice, and Innovation is sponsored by The Kresge Foundation. Kresge Foundation - Programs in Arts, Soci...

    social_sciencearts_educationcommunity_developmenteducation_researchenvironmental_education
  • Kresge Foundation Health Program Grants

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    Kresge Foundation Health Program Grants is a grant from The Kresge Foundation that supports eligible applicants with funding for qualifying projects. ...

    health_disparitiespublic_healthcommunity_developmenteconomic_developmenthealth equity
  • Arts and Culture Grants for Nonprofit Organizations

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    Arts and Culture Grants for Nonprofit Organizations is sponsored by The Kresge Foundation. Supports nonprofit organizations nationwide in arts and cul...

    arts_educationcultural_preservationcommunity_developmentpublic_artarts grants
  • Boosting Opportunities for Social and Economic Mobility for Families (BOOST) Initiative

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    Boosting Opportunities for Social and Economic Mobility for Families (BOOST) Initiative is sponsored by The Kresge Foundation. The BOOST initiative ai...

    workforce_developmentcommunity_developmenteconomic_developmentadult_educationsocial_science
  • The Kresge Foundation Grants

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    The Kresge Foundation Grants is sponsored by The Kresge Foundation. Focuses on expanding opportunities in America's cities through grantmaking in arts...

    community_developmenturban_planningeducation_researcharts_educationcultural_preservation
  • American Cities Program

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    American Cities Program is a grant from The Kresge Foundation that funds effective, inclusive community development in U.S. cities, with a focus on ad...

    community_developmenteconomic_developmenturban_planningcivil_rightsaffordable_housing

What The Kresge Foundation funds

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How to apply for The Kresge Foundation grants

Most The Kresge Foundation applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Many private and community foundations require a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) before a full proposal — see our guide below.

Read: How to write a Letter of Inquiry that gets you invited to apply

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