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Detroit nonprofits 24 of them are receiving grants from a pool of $11 million, thanks to a program that has taken on two additional foundations this year.
The pool, which is an increase from the fund s previous $2.7 million, is especially important because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Distributed by Enterprise Community Partners, the pool grew after two foundations and other donors came together to be a support system for those in need.
One recipient, the nonprofit Woodbridge Neighborhood Development, used the money to add two new staff members that will work on community programs and organizing, like home renovations and recreation and parks programming.
Detroit nonprofits serving BIPOC communities to share $11 million in support
Detroit nonprofits serving BIPOC communities to share $11 million in support
Builds on $2.7 million in commitments from Ford, Kresge last year
Will support work of nearly 30 organizations this year
Lisa Campbell
A fund launched last year to support Detroit organizations led by Black, indigenous and people of color or serving communities of color has attracted $11 million in new grants.
The Community Development Organization Fund of housing nonprofit Enterprise Community Partners launched in 2020 with a $2.7 million commitment from the Troy-based Kresge Foundation and New York-based Ford Foundation.
The CDO Fund builds on a three-year, $3 million Kresge effort that funded 21 community development organizations in 2017.