Funding search · The Kresge Foundation · grants
The Kresge Foundation: all 2,401 grants
Largest first · $498.4M across 2022–2024 · back to the overview
- $180,000
The Heidelberg Project · Detroit, MI · 2023
To provide general operating support for the heidelberg project to strengthen the organization's financial and program capacity during its transition to new executive leadership.
- $180,000
Future Good · Santa Monica, CA · 2022
This project support grant enables future good, the national program partner for the racial justice united network, to round out their engagement with the rju network.
- $180,000
National Housing Institute · Montclair, NJ · 2022
To develop high quality reporting to the community development sector that provides understanding of the intersectionalities between health, community development and creative placemaking.
- $177,500
Become · Chicago, IL · 2023
This project grant supports become, inc. To work with residents and artists in the auburn gresham neighborhood on health, wellness and safety priorities.
- $177,250
Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice · Oakland, CA · 2022
This general operating grant supports communities united for restorative youth justice's mission to uplift the voices and power of youth and communities impacted by incarceration and police violence.
- $175,000
Assisi Foundation of Memphis · Memphis, TN · 2024
Project support grant to complete the final phase of the locally driven narrative efforts supported by ideas42
- $175,000
Cnaturenet · St Paul, MN · 2024
Project support grant to enable children & nature network to support the development of green schoolyards.
- $175,000
Complete College America · Indianapolis, IN · 2024
Project support grant to improve equitable postsecondary educational attainment for students.
- $175,000
Detroit Historical Society · Detroit, MI · 2024
General operating support
- $175,000
Detroit Horse Power · Detroit, MI · 2024
Project support to build the largest urban equestrian center in the country
- $175,000
Detroit Parks Coalition · Detroit, MI · 2024
Project support to provide funding and technical assistance to a cohort of seven community-based and park stewardship organizations
- $175,000
Elevate Energy · Chicago, IL · 2024
Project support grant for the convening of a multisector team developing and operating a network of resilience hubs on the east side of detroit in its next phase of growth.
- $175,000
Freedman Consulting Llc · Washington, DC · 2024
Project support grant for what works plus.
- $175,000
National Center for Inquiry and Improvement Llc · Southbury, CT · 2024
Project support to aid year-long, student success-focused professional development program for mid-level community college faculty and staff in three states
- $175,000
Ubuntu Village Nola · New Orleans, LA · 2024
Project support grant strengthen its nola peace ambassadors program, community street outreach, and contributions to the university medical center hospital-based violence intervention program and seeds of nola trauma re… read allProject support grant strengthen its nola peace ambassadors program, community street outreach, and contributions to the university medical center hospital-based violence intervention program and seeds of nola trauma recovery center less
- $175,000
Assisi Foundation of Memphis · Memphis, TN · 2023
This grant will support the partnership with assisi foundation in memphis to complete the final phase of the locally driven narrative efforts supported by ideas42.
- $175,000
Center for American Progress · Washington, DC · 2023
Support for the equitable & just national climate forum, which is a venue for environmental justice and national environmental groups to build trust, align on policy positions, discuss tension points, and jointly advanc… read allSupport for the equitable & just national climate forum, which is a venue for environmental justice and national environmental groups to build trust, align on policy positions, discuss tension points, and jointly advance implementation of a shared policy agenda. less
- $175,000
Center for Planning Excellence · Baton Rouge, LA · 2023
This grant will support cpexs growing body of work dedicated to helping state and local entities prepare for and adapt to climate change impacts and leverage opportunities to invest in climate-resilient infrastructure a… read allThis grant will support cpexs growing body of work dedicated to helping state and local entities prepare for and adapt to climate change impacts and leverage opportunities to invest in climate-resilient infrastructure and renewable energy in ways that disrupt long standing patterns of generational poverty, disenfranchisement, and inequity throughout the state. less
- $175,000
Cnaturenet · St Paul, MN · 2023
This project grant will enable children & nature network (c&nn) to support the development of an equity-based green schoolyards program in detroit with the city and the detroit public schools community district (dpscd) … read allThis project grant will enable children & nature network (c&nn) to support the development of an equity-based green schoolyards program in detroit with the city and the detroit public schools community district (dpscd) as well as develop the conditions for support across the state of michigan. less
- $175,000
Colaborativa La Milpa · Asheville, NC · 2023
This general operating grant supports colaborativa la milpa's mission to activate, build capacity, and support community-based organizations to ensure their impact and sustainability.
- $175,000
Community Arts Stabilization Trust · San Francisco, CA · 2023
This general operating grant will support the community arts stabilization trust to ensure long-term, stable spaces for artists and arts organizations.
- $175,000
Detroit Historical Society · Detroit, MI · 2023
General operating support to sustain the operations of the detroit historical society and celebrate the organizations 100th anniversary.
- $175,000
Fair Share Housing Center · Cherry Hill, NJ · 2023
To establish strong frameworks around equitable disaster recovery and flooding in low-wealth and climate-vulnerable communities in the united states and puerto rico.
- $175,000
Fresnoland Media · Fresno, CA · 2023
This grant will support fresnoland to hire a full-time local government accountability reporter, and two part-time reporters focused on communities of color in fresno.
- $175,000
Imentor Incorporated · New York, NY · 2023
To expand imentors institutional partnerships place-based model to increase student college persistence and completion.
- $175,000
National Parent Leadership Institute · Wilton, CT · 2023
This grant will support nplis continued work toward transforming systems and socio economic mobility through centering family voice in civic leadership and decision-making in system capacity building work.
- $175,000
Project On Predatory Student Lending · Boston, MA · 2023
To strengthen pathways to an affordable, quality college degree by exposing and eliminating the use of online predatory managers and other predatory behaviors in higher education.
- $175,000
Shared Ascent Fund · Sacramento, CA · 2023
To create federal and state reforms to protect economically vulnerable borrowers.
- $175,000
The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX · 2023
To investigate community college students' mental health and well-being so that higher education institutions will have a better understanding of the needs of different student populations.
- $175,000
World Resources Institute · Washington, DC · 2023
The grant will fund the development of a joint benefits authority pilot in san francisco and engagement with additional u.s. Cities in testing this new governance and finance mechanism to enable cities to invest in clim… read allThe grant will fund the development of a joint benefits authority pilot in san francisco and engagement with additional u.s. Cities in testing this new governance and finance mechanism to enable cities to invest in climate justice, scale nature-based solutions, and empower community co-leadership in decision-making. less
- $175,000
Alliance for Affordable Energy · New Orleans, LA · 2022
General operating support to transition louisiana to clean, equitable, and resilient energy systems.
- $175,000
Become · Chicago, IL · 2022
This project grant supports become, inc. To work with residents and artists in the auburn gresham neighborhood on health, wellness and safety priorities.
- $175,000
Capital Impact Partners · Arlington, VA · 2022
This grant provides support to capital impact partners for the continued operation of its detroit office in support of a strong community development ecosystem that advances equitable neighborhood development.
- $175,000
Center for American Progress · Washington, DC · 2022
Support for the equitable & just national climate forum, which is a venue for environmental justice and national environmental groups to build trust, align on policy positions, discuss tension points, and jointly advanc… read allSupport for the equitable & just national climate forum, which is a venue for environmental justice and national environmental groups to build trust, align on policy positions, discuss tension points, and jointly advance implementation of a shared policy agenda. less
- $175,000
Colaborativa La Milpa · Asheville, NC · 2022
This general operating grant supports colaborativa la milpa's mission to activate, build capacity, and support community-based organizations to ensure their impact and sustainability.
- $175,000
E3 Alliance · Austin, TX · 2022
To support the e3 alliances student success programming in central texas.
- $175,000
Education Reform Now · New York, NY · 2022
To build will among the public and policymakers to change inequitable college admissions practices.
- $175,000
Enterprise Community Partners · Columbia, MD · 2022
This grant provides support to enterprise community partners for the continued operation of its detroit office in support of a strong community development ecosystem that advances equitable neighborhood development.
- $175,000
Fair Elections Center · Washington, DC · 2022
Provide general operating support to fair election center to help increase student voter turnout year-round, particularly among low-income and students of color, as part of the student civic power grants.
- $175,000
Fresno Metropolitan Ministry · Fresno, CA · 2022
Construction of healthy food hub
- $175,000
Fund for the City of New York · New York, NY · 2022
To strengthen the college advising and coaching provided to students of color.
- $175,000
Hcm Strategists · Austin, TX · 2022
To launch a business-led campaign to advance equitable economic development through postsecondary transformation and opportunity in michigan.
- $175,000
Institute for Womens Policy Research · Washington, DC · 2022
The purpose of this grant is to support the institute for womens policy research (iwpr) to expand their infrastructure and capacity to inform systems change and long-term economic security for women of color and their f… read allThe purpose of this grant is to support the institute for womens policy research (iwpr) to expand their infrastructure and capacity to inform systems change and long-term economic security for women of color and their families by building out their race, gender, ethnicity, and economy program. less
- $175,000
Jakara Movement · Fresno, CA · 2022
This grant provides general operating support to jakara movement for grassroots community-building as part of the foundations racial justice response plan in fresno. This grant falls under the frontline organizations st… read allThis grant provides general operating support to jakara movement for grassroots community-building as part of the foundations racial justice response plan in fresno. This grant falls under the frontline organizations strategy which aims to strengthen place-based organizations focused on racial justice and led by people of color. less
- $175,000
John N Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education · Brevard, NC · 2022
To redesign high enrollment gateway courses to improve student success at up to five urban colleges in michigan and california.
- $175,000
Michigan Environmental Council · Lansing, MI · 2022
This grant provides project support to michigan environmental council for its detroit-based staff as they work to strengthen the environmental movement in detroit and elevate detroit voices.
- $175,000
National Parent Leadership Institute · Wilton, CT · 2022
This grant will support nplis continued work toward transforming systems and socio economic mobility through centering family voice in civic leadership and decision-making in system capacity building work.
- $175,000
Native American Community Development Institute · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
This general operating grant will support the native american community development institute and its participation in the creative practice cohort.
- $175,000
Sproutnola · New Orleans, LA · 2022
This grant provides general operating support for mary queen of vietnam community development consortium (mqvn cdc), the primary community development corporation undertaking physical redevelopment and serving the needs… read allThis grant provides general operating support for mary queen of vietnam community development consortium (mqvn cdc), the primary community development corporation undertaking physical redevelopment and serving the needs of low-income vietnamese-american, african-american, latinx and/or immigrant communities in the new orleans east community of village de lest. less
- $175,000
The Groundtruth Project · Boston, MA · 2022
To diversify local newsrooms to better inform the public about the quality of local higher education ecosystems
- $175,000
Tides Center · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
General operating support to the bay area regional health inequities initiative to strengthen the capacity of local health departments to integrate equity leadership into government decision-making and action in respons… read allGeneral operating support to the bay area regional health inequities initiative to strengthen the capacity of local health departments to integrate equity leadership into government decision-making and action in response to climate-related disasters and planning structures. less
- $175,000
Veterans Education Success · Chevy Chase, MD · 2022
To support postsecondary policy advocacy and accountability for student-veterans.
- $175,000
Womens Foundation of the South · New Orleans, LA · 2022
The purpose of the cross team grant between the american cities, detroit and human services programs is to support the womens foundation of the south (wfs), with continued capacity building focused on investing in build… read allThe purpose of the cross team grant between the american cities, detroit and human services programs is to support the womens foundation of the south (wfs), with continued capacity building focused on investing in building the health, wealth, and power of women and girls of color across the american south. less
- $175,000
World Resources Institute · Washington, DC · 2022
To advance the development of a joint benefits authority pilot in san francisco and engagement with u.s. Cities to test a new governance and finance mechanism that enables cities to invest in climate equity, scale green… read allTo advance the development of a joint benefits authority pilot in san francisco and engagement with u.s. Cities to test a new governance and finance mechanism that enables cities to invest in climate equity, scale green stormwater solutions, and empower community co-leadership in decision-making. less
- $175,000
Wsu the Board of Governors · Detroit, MI · 2022
Support for warrior way back.
- $172,000
Building Bridges Across the River · Washington, DC · 2024
Project support to inform other cities about the organization's accessibiltiy efforts
- $170,000
Alternate Roots · Atlanta, GA · 2024
General operating support
- $170,000
Bend the Arc-a Jewish Partnership for Justice · New York, NY · 2024
General operating support
- $170,000
Eastside Community Network · Detroit, MI · 2024
Project support the eastside community networks efforts to mobilize communities on the lower eastside of detroit.
- $170,000
Health Care Without Harm · Reston, VA · 2024
Project support grant to enable health care without harm
- $170,000
Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2023
This cross-team grant between human services, health, and detroit programs will provide continued support to ann & robert h. Lurie children's hospital, to better determine the needs of fathers in detroit and document ho… read allThis cross-team grant between human services, health, and detroit programs will provide continued support to ann & robert h. Lurie children's hospital, to better determine the needs of fathers in detroit and document how they contribute to the health and wellbeing of mothers and infants through the helping michigan fathers and families thrive project. This effort is being done in thought partnership with the steelcase foundation in grand rapids, mi. Which includes the michigan department of health and human services. less
- $170,000
Greater Milwaukee Committee for Community Development · Milwaukee, WI · 2022
To advanced four mke united efforts: a community investment trust; continued resident engagement on community development and real estate development issues; coordination around state arpa funds flowing to non-profits; … read allTo advanced four mke united efforts: a community investment trust; continued resident engagement on community development and real estate development issues; coordination around state arpa funds flowing to non-profits; and staff expansion. less
- $169,000
Stand for Children Leadership Center · Portland, OR · 2023
To support stand for children's efforts to advance racial justice with policy advocacy utilizing community engagement and organizing in memphis and shelby county.
- $165,000
American Flood Coalition · Washington, DC · 2024
Project support to build a cross-sector movement that gathers insights from technical assistance providers and stakeholders to drive transformational change
- $165,000
Communities in Partnership · Durham, NC · 2024
Project support grant for the expansion of the innovation for liberation think tank
- $165,000
Institute of International Education · New York, NY · 2024
Project support to continue learning exchanges for americans and south africans who are leading college student success initiatives in their respective countries
- $165,000
University of Western Cape · 2024
Project support grant for the development of the university of the western cape's master spatial development framework plan and facilitate an initial dialogue on the anchor role of universities in south africa.
- $165,000
Communities in Partnership · Durham, NC · 2023
To provide support for the expansion of communities in partnerships' innovation for liberation think tank, focused on holistically serving communities who experience the worst outcomes of systemic racism.
- $165,000
Communities in Partnership · Durham, NC · 2022
To provide support for the expansion of communities in partnerships' innovation for liberation think tank, focused on holistically serving communities who experience the worst outcomes of systemic racism.
- $164,500
Arlington Community Foundation · Arlington, VA · 2023
General operating support for arlington community foundation (acf) to implement their economic mobility initiatives.
- $162,900
University of Detroit Mercy · Detroit, MI · 2024
Project support to aid detroit collaborative design center (dcdc)
- $162,000
The Collective · Memphis, TN · 2022
The collective will continue advocating for person-centered systems change through providing resources and supports that enable young adults to assume leadership roles and that set a policy agenda that promotes a more s… read allThe collective will continue advocating for person-centered systems change through providing resources and supports that enable young adults to assume leadership roles and that set a policy agenda that promotes a more socially and economically just memphis. less
- $161,000
State Center Community College District · Fresno, CA · 2023
This project seeks to bring achieving the dream to clovis and madera community colleges to bolster student success and equity through data and evidence-based institutional reform.
- $160,000
American Rivers · Washington, DC · 2024
Project support to transform inadequate stormwater and floodplain management systems to address flooding and water
- $160,000
New Jersey Future · Trenton, NJ · 2024
Project support to empower community members to shape water infrastructure investments through the sewage-free streets and rivers.
- $160,000
Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition · Oklahoma City, OK · 2024
Project support grant for asset building efforts across the country
- $160,000
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment · Oakland, CA · 2024
Project support grant to develop and manage a third cohort of grantees in the grassroots leadership fund
- $160,000
California Competes · Oakland, CA · 2023
To identify strategies for postsecondary institutions to support the college graduation of adults with some college and no degree.
- $160,000
San Diego State University Research Foundation · San Diego, CA · 2023
To better understand and address covid-19 college enrollment declines.
- $160,000
Re-Volv · San Francisco, CA · 2022
General operating support to finance affordable solar systems for community-serving nonprofits across the country.
- $160,000
River Network · Boulder, CO · 2022
Support to expand and deepen the engagement of community-based organizations across the river network membership and engage with federal agencies to adopt approaches that center the voices of marginalized communities in… read allSupport to expand and deepen the engagement of community-based organizations across the river network membership and engage with federal agencies to adopt approaches that center the voices of marginalized communities in equitable and climate-resilient water solutions. less
- $160,000
San Diego State University Research Foundation · San Diego, CA · 2022
To better understand and address covid-19 college enrollment declines.
- $155,250
National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States · Washington, DC · 2024
Project support grant to help enable a just energy transition.
- $155,000
Milwaukee Water Commons · Milwaukee, WI · 2024
Project support grant focused on environmental and climate resilience efforts in milwaukee and to aid climate environmental and climate resilience efforts.
- $155,000
Powered By Shakti Llc · Washington, DC · 2024
Project support grant will continue the partnership with power by shakti to work with partners by providing 2gen technical assistance.
- $155,000
School of Arts and Culture at Mhp · San Jose, CA · 2024
General operating support
- $155,000
Fund 17 · New Orleans, LA · 2023
Fund 17, a non-profit organization founded to invest in communities that have been left out of opportunities for wealth creation, is seeking operational funding support to strengthen and its capacity building needs by h… read allFund 17, a non-profit organization founded to invest in communities that have been left out of opportunities for wealth creation, is seeking operational funding support to strengthen and its capacity building needs by hiring new staff and expanding existing initiatives. less
- $155,000
Next City · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
This general operating grant supports next city and its mission to leverage solutions-based journalism to reimagine cities as liberated places of economic, environmental and racial justice.
- $155,000
The New School · New York, NY · 2022
Provide knowledge and insight on the environmental justice impacts of urban flooding and green infrastructure planning to improve decision-making from neighborhood to regional scales.
- $153,010
University of Detroit Mercy · Detroit, MI · 2023
This grant provides project support to detroit collaborative design center (dcdc) to develop and implement targeted projects to support and increase access to community-engaged design efforts in detroits neighborhoods.
- $150,000
Agitarte · Cambridge, MA · 2024
General operating support
- $150,000
Alliance for Affordable Energy · New Orleans, LA · 2024
General operating support
- $150,000
American Public Health Association · Washington, DC · 2024
Project support to develop workforce capacity, educate the public, and support public health professionals and their partners
- $150,000
Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2024
Project support for the helping michigan fathers and families thrive project
- $150,000
Apano Communities United Fund · Portland, OR · 2024
General operating support
- $150,000
Arts League of Michigan · Detroit, MI · 2024
General operating support
- $150,000
Borealis Philanthropy · Minneapolis, MN · 2024
General operating support
- $150,000
Building Memphis · Memphis, TN · 2024
Project support to implement the strategic plan to strengthen the city's community development ecosystem
- $150,000
California Competes · Oakland, CA · 2024
Project support to advance systemic reforms, enhance educational access, and foster economic mobility for citizens in california
- $150,000
Catalyst Miami · Miami, FL · 2024
Project support to mobilize communities in miami-dade county to advocate for more equitable climate and health practices and procedures

