The Bridging the Gap Covid-19 Relief, Recovery, & Mutual Aid Fund is closed. Thanks to all who participated.
The Bridging the Gap Covid-19 Relief, Recovery, & Mutual Aid Fund recognizes that leaders and groups throughout the city are especially equipped to respond to the unique and pressing needs and challenges experienced in the Detroit community. The grant provides resources to grassroots and community groups to respond to immediate needs, implement activities, and design bridges to quickly address gaps faced by Detroit families as a result of the pandemic. Groups with a current network and access to Detroit parents, children’s caregivers, and children are encouraged to apply. The Bridging the Gap Covid-19 Relief, Recovery, & Mutual Aid Fund is a partnership between Community Connections and Hope Starts Here Detroit.
The grant’s primary focus is groups working with children ages 0-8 and/or their families. There is a smaller amount of funding available for groups working with children and young adults ages 9-18 Groups working with college bound youth are encouraged to apply.
Community Connections staff have been in touch with many community leaders over the past few weeks. We stand with you during these uncertain times. The gravity of the moment dictates that no one entity can meet every need. We will, however, do our best to respond to some of the gaps that you have identified and are not met by others.
People and organizations are encouraged to contact program staff to discuss grant applications and receive assistance. Community Connections Grant Program has been linking philanthropy to community groups and leaders since 2006. We believe that people who are closest to the problems are best suited to identify and implement solutions. A community panel representative of grantees will meet to discuss and review grants several times a month in order to respond quickly to grant requests.
This opportunity is intended to meet short-term needs. The term of grant activities is expected to extend 4 months or less.
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Community Connections Grantee Addresses Poverty and Equity through Potty Training
According to NC Policy Watch, one in three families across the country struggle to afford diapers, as they cost on average $70-80 per month per child. WIC and SNAP benefits do not cover these expenses. Lack of diapers, or “diaper need,” also interferes with work, school, and even childcare, as centers expect children to be […]
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