Main Street Microgrants

About this grant

The Michigan Municipal League Foundation offers Main Street Microgrants of up to $5,000 for collaborative, creative projects in downtowns and main street corridors of MML member communities in Michigan. Projects must include a creative element led by an artist or creative professional, be located in a downtown or business district, have support from at least two locally owned brick-and-mortar businesses, and include a letter of support from a community leader. Nine grants will be awarded this year, three in Lapeer County and six statewide.

Eligibility details

• Notes: Eligible applicants: municipal governments, local and small businesses, downtown development authorities, and neighborhood/commercial improvement districts in Michigan Municipal League member communities. Not eligible: past recipients of Bridge Builders funding, non-local businesses, and non-profits. Projects must be in a downtown or business district, include a creative element led by an artist or creative professional, have support from at least two locally owned brick-and-mortar businesses, and include a letter of support from a community leader.

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