“Connecting people to their parks enhances social well-being, relationships, safety and environmental health,” says Project EverGreen Executive Director Cindy Code.
Jina B. Kim, literary scholar, writer, professor, and 2021 Literary Arts Panelist, says that applicants should “strive for clarity and cohesion both in the work and the application materials. Give us a clear picture of your vision and what you're all about.”
“Grassroots-level initiatives like the Eden Gardens Enrichment Center that enrich the lives of residents of all ages are the cornerstone of community redevelopment,” says MEDC Executive Vice President of Economic Development Incentives Michele Wildman.
"I want to bring back that creativity, the history and significance of everything we do as humans so that we may slow down and appreciate the lives we live," Umi’s Comfort founder Kecia Escoe says. "Quilting is a lost art that holds value to any and everyone involved in the process, whether that be giving, receiving, or creating one."
“The Southwest Greenway will make it really easy for residents of Mexicantown, Corktown and Southwest Detroit to get to the riverfront,” says Mark Wallace, president and CEO of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy.
“Voting is an action word — our voices of democracy must be shouted,” says Detroit musician Laura Rain, who’s performing with her band Laura Rain and the Caesars at this year’s #iVoted Festival.
“With this money, we can execute community projects that center on community needs and make visible efforts to reach toward one another to ensure no one in Islandview is left behind,” says Detroit Community Technology Project Communications and Culture Manager Leon Hister.
“We would like to keep manufacturing in the city of Detroit to increase employment opportunities and build a more reputable future for those interested,” says The Lab Drawer co-owner Dr. Alecia Gabriel.
“Our mission is to create opportunities with LGBTQ+ young people to build their vision for a positive future,” says Mark Erwin, interim co-executive director of the Ruth Ellis Center.
"This important work will promote walkability, create a sense of place and establish wonderful amenities for residents, all Detroiters and visitors in the Rivertown neighborhood and the Detroit Riverwalk," says Jefferson East, Inc.’s CEO Josh Elling.
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