One D gets 800 Gs in funding
Transformation isn’t cheap. So, that’s why One D just received a pretty nice gift – 800 grand in grants.
Transformation isn’t cheap. So, that’s why One D just received a pretty nice gift – 800 grand in grants.
One D focuses their revitalization of the city on five priorities: economic prosperity, educational preparation, quality of life, race relations and regional transit.
Excerpt:
Five of Metro Detroit’s largest foundations have stepped up with $810,000 in grants over three years to support the efforts of One D.
A collaboration of six regional civic organizations, One D formed in 2006 to work towards regional revitalization.
The grants came from: the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Hudson-Webber Foundation, Kresge Foundation, McGregor Fund and the Skillman Foundation.
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