Culture and Arts

Anchor Cultural & Arts Organizations  The Foundation will provide general operating support for select cultural and arts organizations. Preference will be given to larger organizations that have had historical significance to the family, as well as to smaller organizations that are essential elements of a strong core central city and vibrant neighborhoods. Please note that the Foundation will not accept unsolicited applications in this area.  

Community Arts Revitalize individual neighborhoods and ultimately the City of Detroit and metropolitan Detroit region through cultural activities and public art.

The Foundation will consider support for: neighborhood-based culture and arts projects that engage the community in planning, creating and maintaining the project, especially projects that explore the intersection of arts and the environment.  

Arts Education Prepare young people for productive careers and community leadership by providing them with quality arts experiences.

Please note that the Foundation is not currently accepting applications in the Arts Education area.