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Have questions or need help completing your online application for the $50,000 Kresge Artist Fellowships? Join Kresge Arts In Detroit staff for a virtual info session at 5:30 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. Register here: collegeforcreativestudies.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
December 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Kresge will host 2026 summer internship opportunities for college students interested in exploring careers in philanthropy and expanding equity and opportunity in America’s cities. Application deadline: Jan. 4, 2026. Learn more: kresge.org/about-us/car...
December 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Culture is often treated as a luxury—but in New Orleans & Memphis, community leaders are proving it's essential to building power, healing & resilience. Join @nextcity.org on Dec. 9 for a webinar with leaders from Ashé Cultural Arts & Center for Transforming Communities. nextcity.org/events/detai...
December 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Apply now for $50,000 Kresge Artist Fellowships in Live Arts and Film & Music from Kresge Arts in Detroit. You can also apply for $5,000 Gilda Awards for early-career artists in the metro Detroit area. The deadline is Jan. 15, 2026.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Dear Kresge community: Before the holiday rush hits, we wanted to say something simple: Thank you. Thank you for the long hours, the creative solutions & the unwavering belief that our cities can work better for everyone. May your holiday table be full of good food & great company #HappyThanksgiving
November 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The recently launched Central California Immigrant Resilience Fund is a rapid-response investment in the strength, dignity and future of immigrant communities across that region. This fund strengthens the infrastructure immigrant communities need to thrive. www.shfcenter.org/programs-and...
November 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Guidelines for 2026 Kresge Artist Fellowships are now available. Detroit artists can apply for awards in Live Arts and Film & Music on Dec 1. There will be 20 awards—10 Artist Fellowships at $50,000 each & 10 Gilda Awards at $5,000 each. kresgeartsindetroit.org/announcement...
November 3, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Last year alone, Americans endured 27 major weather disasters costing $180 billion and claiming 568 lives. This sobering reality demands we move beyond resilience as a buzzword to meaningful action. But true resilience means something more profound: nonprofitquarterly.org/moving-beyon...
October 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM
As @cityofdetroit.bsky.social Mayor @michaelduggan.bsky.social said: "There was never a doubt that Kresge is all-in for Detroit, and today’s announcement puts an exclamation point on it. This is where Kresge belongs, in the heart of the community it is doing so much to uplift and build.”
September 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Kresge pledged $50 million in new investments in Detroit's Fitzgerald, Bagley, University District & Martin Park neighborhoods that will focus on:
🏠 Housing stabilization and home ownership
🏪 Commercial corridor revitalization
🌳 Public spaces enhancement
💰 Financial support to residents & businesses
September 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
But this isn't just about a move — it's about deepening our commitment to the people and communities that inspire our work every day. Every dollar will be grounded in deep community engagement, honoring existing residents and building approaches that can be sustained long-term. #KresgeHQ #Detroit
September 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Detroit, we've got unprecedented news for you! 🎉 Join our livestream at 10 a.m. EDT for a historic announcement about Kresge's future in Northwest Detroit neighborhoods. Link live at 10 a.m. EDT: www.youtube.com/live/Vp1ZWL0...
September 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Recognized by @timemagazine.bsky.social as one of 18 "Closers" of the racial wealth gap, @darrickhamilton.bsky.social of @racepowerpolicy.org is revolutionizing how we understand wealth inequality by centering race and power in analysis of financial systems. pathbreakers.kresge.org/story/dr-dar...
September 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
In the two decades since Hurricane #Katrina, Kresge has engaged deeply in #NewOrleans, supporting recovery and restoration alongside dedicated, innovative partners. In this special edition of our American Cities Program newsletter, we examine lessons learned as we look ahead to the next 20 years.
August 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
When young people in Richmond, California, organized to address violence in their community, they created what has become a nationally recognized model for youth-led transformation. The @ryseyouthcenter.bsky.social centers young people as experts in their own lives. kresge.org/news-views/g...
August 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
NEW PODCAST EPISODE: How a Grammy-winning musician & community organizer centers cultural justice. East L.A. native Quetzal Flores reflects on how the synergy between art, music & activism shaped his journey & led him to co-found @cpcollective.bsky.social. pathbreakers.kresge.org/story/quetza...
July 31, 2025 at 9:12 PM
PERFECT FOR A SUMMER WEEKEND: A music #playlist to heat up the season. The Detroit Program team invites you to experience the sounds of #summer with a specially curated Spotify playlist filled with songs that capture the essence of the season. Grab an iced drink and enjoy the grooves. bit.ly/4m5egFL
July 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Our latest PathBreakers #podcast takes us to Parkway Drive in #Fresno where Richard Burrell has transformed his own challenging childhood experiences to create Live Again Fresno, a community center that connects residents with resources they need to thrive. pathbreakers.kresge.org/story/richar...
July 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Kresge has a #job opening for a Human Services Program Officer. The position helps the team in its mission of promoting intergenerational economic success for families with low incomes by addressing structural & systemic barriers that hinder families from achieving long-term success. lnkd.in/dhePV8M
July 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
In this episode of PathBreakers, @monahanna.bsky.social talks Rx Kids, a cash prescriptions program for expectant mothers in Michigan and the largest cash-transfer program in the country. Rx Kids centers love and trust by design and significantly improves health outcomes for babies and new mothers.
July 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Last week, Congress passed H.R. 1, a tax package with significant implications for nonprofits. The National Council of Nonprofits created a detailed chart of the impact the legislation will have on the nonprofit sector & its capacity to serve communities. www.councilofnonprofits.org/files/media/...
July 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
We are excited to welcome eight interns this summer to work at the foundation for 10 weeks. Welcome:

Kelsey Brown, SaMiya Carroll, Shamere Duncan, Justina Giglio, Jordan Hunter, Ridhima Kodali, Nehal Lodha, Shalma Torres.
July 7, 2025 at 2:55 PM
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY DEADLINE: You still have time to submit your application for the 2025-2028 funding cycle of Detroit Arts Support, a fund providing operating support grants to arts organizations in Wayne, Oakland & Macomb counties. Deadline: Monday, June 30. detroitartssupport.org/new-applican...
June 26, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Her bold approach shows how artists and cultural workers can reshape narratives and inspire movements that address our most pressing challenges. Listen to her story in our PatheBreakers podcast series: pathbreakers.kresge.org/story/favian...
June 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Inspired by the Black Panther Party’s legacy in Oakland, artist-activist Favianna Rodriguez transforms social justice into powerful visual storytelling. As co-founder of The Center for Cultural Power, she's built a movement empowering Black, Latino and Indigenous artists to drive cultural change.
June 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM