NW MI Arts & Culture Network
MML Bridge Builder Microgrants Open
The Bridge Builders Microgrants program offers small, one-time grants for collaborative, creative projects in Michigan Municipal League member communities (view list). Projects are intentionally collaborative, bringing together neighbors, artists, business owners, elected officials, and more. This year, we’ll offer 10 Neighborhood Microgrants and 4 Main Street Microgrants! Applications are open now and close April 23, 2023.
Main Street Microgrants:
Bridge Builders Main Street Microgrants offer small, one-time grants of up to $5,000 for collaborative, creative projects in Michigan Municipal League member communities. Microgrants fund projects that bring together local artists and businesses in Michigan downtowns. Each project should build bridges across your community by bringing people together. Downtown Development Authorities, Commercial Improvement Districts, municipal governments, and local businesses are eligible to apply. This year we will offer 4 Main Street Microgrants. You can learn more and start an application here.
Neighborhood Microgrants:
Bridge Builders Neighborhood Microgrants offer small, one-time grants of up to $1,000 for collaborative, creative projects or events in Michigan Municipal League member communities. Each project should build bridges across the community by bringing people together. Individuals, informal groups, and neighborhood organizations and associations are eligible to apply. This year we will offer 10 Neighborhood Microgrants. You can learn more and start an application here.
Virtual Office Hours Information:
If you need help with your application or want to learn more about the program, come to our virtual office hours Thursday, March 23, 12–1pm ET via Zoom. Log in anytime and chat with the Program Officer about the program, your application, or your project idea. Learn more here.
