MML Opens Bridge Builder Microgrant Apps

The Bridge Builders Microgrants program offers small, one-time grants for collaborative, creative projects in Michigan Municipal League member communities (view list).

Main Street Microgrants:
Bridge Builders Main Street Microgrants offer small, one-time grants of up to $5,000 for projects that bring together local artists and businesses in Michigan downtowns. Info, apply  here.

Neighborhood Microgrants:
Bridge Builders Neighborhood Microgrants offer small, one-time grants of up to $1,000. Individuals, informal groups, and neighborhood organizations and associations are eligible to apply. Apply here.

Virtual Office Hours: Thursday, 3/ 23, 12–1pm ET via Zoom. Learn more here.

Library Access to Foundation Directory

Looking for funding but don’t have a paid subscription to GrantStation or the Foundation Directory? Artists and organizations can access the Foundation Directory for free at several Northwest Michigan libraries, including the Traverse Area District Library on Woodmere Ave in Traversee City. TADL shares a video to learn more here. The reference desk is also available navigate the Foundation Directory as well. Those outside Traverse City should inquire with their local library to see if they host the Foundation Directory or who does in that county.

Fresh Coast Quarterly Club 3/23

Traverse Connect’s Michigan Creative Coast is sponsoring its first 2023 Fresh Coast Quarterly Club gathering on Thursday, 3/23, 5-7pm at the City Opera House in Traverse City. Free to attend. Cash bar available. RSVP required: Link here
Creative Coast also hosts the regional Freelance & Independent Talent Directory platform. Link here.