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The Community Foundation of Greater Flint (CFGF) awarded more than $5.2 million in grants in 2008. A majority of CFGF’s grantmaking comes from charitable funds that are designated by the donor for a specific organization or purpose. Another form of CFGF grantmaking, discretionary grants, are awarded from unrestricted, broad field of interest funds.
Local volunteer advisory committees and staff review discretionary grant proposals and make recommendations to the CFGF Board of Trustees. Last year, $503,226 was awarded for programs that support the discretionary grantmaking priorities established by the board. Those areas include community leadership, community collaborations towards systemic solutions, regional venture philanthropy with other funders around the state, and mini-grants. The board also approved $412,144 for innovative health programs and services.
For more information about the Community Foundation’s discretionary grantmaking, please contact a member of the Community Impact staff at (810) 767-8270.
United Way of Genesee County
$66,000 in support of the BEST Project (Building Excellence, Sustainability and Trust) capacity-building phase of the Third Cohort. BEST provides technical assistance and resources designed to build the capacity of area nonprofit organizations.
Genesee Chamber Foundation
$30,000 towards the Summer Youth Initiative, a summer employment and leadership development program for Genesee County youth ages 14-18.
Genesee County Habitat for Humanity
$30,000 to help build 15 new homes and strengthen home ownership and neighborhood stability, in collaboration with the Grand Traverse Neighborhood Association and other groups.
Flint Institute of Arts
$17,500 in support of the exhibition Mary Lee Bendolph, Gee's Bend Quilts, and Beyond, which presents the creative vision of a master quilt maker and the intersecting artistic worlds in which she participates.
Genesee County Association for Retarded Citizens
$7,500 towards a program that places GCARC clients with developmental disabilities and other physical or mental conditions into volunteer positions with community organizations.
Juneteenth Committee
$500 in support of the Juneteenth multi-cultural celebrations held at Riverbank Park, Max Brandon Park and Kearsley Street.
Education Foundation for the Flint Community Schools
$23,000 for programs costs of the Super Summer Success Reading program.
American Red Cross Genesee-Lapeer Chapter
$35,000 in support of the Emergency Medical Dental program, which provides assistance to uninsured or underinsured residents of Genesee County 18 years or older.
Greater Flint Health Coalition
$40,000 towards the Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) program, which helps unemployed or low-income individuals in Genesee County to obtain employment opportunities or to advance in the healthcare industry.
United Way of Genesee County
$40,000 in support of the BEST Project (Building Excellence, Sustainability and Trust) capacity-building phase for the Third Cohort.
Metropolitan Housing Development Corporation-Your Center
$1,000 for support of a women’s health conference promoting awareness and prevention of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
$7,500 towards the Senior Box program. Grant funds will provide 75 seniors with one 40-50 pound box of food every month for one year.
Crim Fitness Foundation
$24,722 in support of the CrimFit Adult Training program, which provides participants with the motivation, support and knowledge to complete one of the Crim races.
2008 Community Challenge
$110,000 for Phase IV of the Community Challenge civic engagement project, including the 10-15 Town Hall – an initiative supporting the development of youth ages 10 to 15.
Council of Michigan Foundations
$5,000 to support the Office of the Foundation Liaison, a position designed to identify funding partnerships and strategic collaborations between the philanthropic community and the Office of the Governor.
Disability Network
$250 for the 13th Annual Employment Recognition Luncheon held to raise awareness of the capabilities and successes of people with disabilities in the workforce.
Family Service Agency of Mid Michigan
$140 in support of the Foster Grandparent Program Luncheon.
Flint Area Congregations Together
$10,000 to engage Flint residents, through their faith-based institutions, in the revitalization of the city and region in the areas of housing, education and public safety.
Flint Club
$7,500 for program costs of Drive: Flint Area Professionals in Motion.
Flint Cultural Center and The Whiting
$5,000 for an educational outreach program designed to enrich the lives of young people and adults through workshops, lectures and demonstrations.
Flint Institute of Arts
$17,500 in support of the exhibition Las Artes de Mexico, celebrating the rich and diverse artistic traditions of Mexico.
$2,500 for "Beyond the Frame: African American Comic Book Artists" exhibition.
Flint NIPP (Neighborhood Improvement & Preservation Project)
$3,000 in support of costs associated with the development of a five year strategic plan.
Floyd J. McCree Theatre
$5,000 to provide financial support for the McCree Theatre’s production of Dreamgirls.
Genesee Chamber Foundation
$40,000 towards the Summer Youth Initiative, a summer employment and leadership development program for Genesee County youth ages 14-18.
Genesee County CARD
$9,050 to provide free tax preparation services, access to earned income tax credits and financial planning for low income families and individuals.
Genesee County Habitat for Humanity
$40,000 to help build 15 new homes and strengthen home ownership and neighborhood stability, in collaboration with the Grand Traverse Neighborhood Association and other groups.
Genesee County Historical Society
$5,000 for the City of Flint's General Motors 100th celebration.
Genesee County Land Bank
$24,000 towards redevelopment of the grand lobby of the former Durant Hotel, one of downtown Flint's most prominent and historic buildings.
Greater Flint Arts Council
$2,500 for the Flint Jazz Festival which brings diverse groups of people together from all over the county and helps build a sense of community pride.
Genesee Intermediate School District
$11,446 targeted to the SKIP to a Great Start program that provides a continuous stream of services to both parents and children in 21 school districts.
Juneteenth Committee
$1,000 in support of the Juneteenth multi-cultural celebrations held at Riverbank Park, Max Brandon Park and Kearsley Street.
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
$20,000 to help fund the Flint portion of the Michigan Statewide LISC budget, including staff time, current project implementation and future project development.
Michigan Prisoner Reentry Initiative
$24,900 to support activities related to the Michigan Prisoner Re-Entry Initiative, a statewide strategic approach to reduce crime, create safer neighborhoods and better citizens through a coordinated plan of services for released prisoners.
Museum of Afrikan Ancestry & Research
$500 to support the 10th Annual Keep On Keepin' On African American Festival held at Riverbank Park.
Priority Children
$49,690 for continued support of The Carrera Program, a comprehensive teen pregnancy prevention program that uses a holistic approach to empower youth to develop personal goals and positive decision-making skills.
Regents of the University of Michigan
$12,500 for Michigan Television’s Ready to Learn workshops, which support childhood development, parent education and improved literacy.
United Way of Genesee County
$80,000 in support of the BEST Project – Building Excellence, Sustainability and Trust – assessment phase for the Third Cohort. BEST provides technical assistance and resources designed to build the capacity of area nonprofits.
University of Michigan Flint
$10,000 for the 5th annual American Democracy Project, a forum for university students and community members to think about the critical issues facing our communities and discuss positive solutions and strategies for the success of all.
$1,250 to support the MFUSE concert that celebrates the end of the academic year and brings together the greater Flint community with the UM-Flint campus.
Uptown Developments
$3,000 to update the "Changing Gears Video" to include interviews with community leaders and residents living in downtown Flint.
Well of Hope Ministries
$1,000 for a "Back to School Festival" and school supplies give-a-way.
White House Project
$1,500 to help the Michigan Vote, Run, Lead leadership training program which targets a diverse group of women who traditionally do not seek out leadership roles.
Child Advocacy Center
$24,500 to fund a Forensic Interviewer/MDT/Coordinator/Case Tracker to interview and provide referrals for alleged child victims of sexual and severe physical abuse.
City of Clio
$24,500 to establish a joint promotions office between the Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Development Authority, City of Clio, Vienna Township, Thetford Township and the entire northern tier of Genesee County.
Genesee County Health Department
$11,336 for continued support of the Health Management Evaluation process, an assessment of the
Genesee Health Plan
$67,377 to develop a community health planning model and work plan in partnership with the Clio Area Healthy Initiative.
Genesee County Parks and Recreation
$5,000 in support of outdoor recreational programs benefiting populations that have historically had challenges accessing resources.
Genesee Intermediate School District
$38,767 to help Bendle School Health Services provide integrated health education and direct services to parents and students.
$20,053 targeted to the SKIP to a Great Start program that provides a continuous stream of services to both parents and children in 21 school districts.
Genesys Health Foundation
$51,800 to reduce complications and increase the positive health outcomes of women diagnosed with gestational diabetes and their babies through the use of telehealth technology.
Genesys Health System
$5,886 towards Cover the Uninsured Week, an event that connects under or uninsured individuals to the local resources available to them.
Greater Flint Health Coalition
$41,000 for disease management education, awareness and support for diabetic patients in a group setting.
Hurley Foundation
$30,000 to implement a customer service and cultural diversity training program for Hurley Medical Center employees and physicians.
Hurley Medical Center
$10,000 to engage the services of a hospital and healthcare mystery shopping company to ultimately improve the care, treatment, and satisfaction of patients and families.
Insight Connexion, Inc.
$19,788 towards Family Pride workshops for participants in the outpatient day treatment program and their families.
Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle
$1,000 for support of a women’s health conference promoting awareness and prevention of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Muscular Dystrophy Association
$800 for operating funds to provide a summer camp experience to area youngsters with Muscular Dystrophy.
RUTH Resources United to Help Fellowship
$7,500 for a health program focused on reducing risk factors that lead to heart disease and diabetes, two of the most prevalent health conditions in the African American community.
United Way of Genesee County
$30,000 in support of the BEST Project – Building Excellence, Sustainability and Trust – assessment phase for the Third Cohort.
YWCA of Greater Flint
$24,500 to address the multi-faceted issues of domestic violence in a comprehensive, systemic manner by establishing a Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team. |
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