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Skip to main content Due to COVID-19, Kresge staff are working remotely and our offices are closed through April 5. See more. Search Kresge Enter your keywords The Kresge Foundation Expanding opportunities in America’s cities Learn We are an institution that is deeply committed to sharing the lessons that result from our work with grantees and partners through storytelling, research and convenings. Library News Strategic Learning, Research and Evaluation Programs & Practices Our programs seek to expand opportunity for low-income people so they can gain the tools and supports needed to lead self-determined lives and join the economic mainstream. American Cities Arts & Culture Detroit Education Environment Health Human Services Social Investment Practice Grants & Social Investments We deploy an array of grantmaking and social investing tools – usually in partnership with nonprofit, public, private and philanthropic organizations – to address society’s most intractable problems. How We Fund Current Funding Opportunities Grants Awarded Social Investments Made About We are a private, national foundation that works to expand opportunities in America’s cities through grantmaking and social investing in arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services and community development in Detroit. Careers Contact Us Who We Are Sitemap Staff Financials Subscribe For Grantees For the Media We work to expand opportunities through grantmaking and social investing Learn more Our Programs and Practices -- Our Programs and Practices American Cities -- Arts & Culture -- Detroit -- Education -- Environment -- Health -- Human Services -- -- Social Investment Practice -- Subscribe to our Newsletter Recent News Kresge closes its physical offices but the work of our foundation continues amid COVID-19 March 16, 2020 Rapson: Kresge commits to 10 resolutions to further strengthen grantee relations March 10, 2020 Partner Spotlight: AEDA advances equitable creative placemaking March 3, 2020 Arts & Culture LIFT Talent Funder Convening Report shares how 21 foundations are supporting nonprofit leaders’ DEI capacity February 26, 2020 Unique partnership seeks to create greener, cleaner, healthier West Atlanta February 26, 2020 Environment Health View all Kresge News All Kresge News Follow Kresge on Twitter Featured Media database Covering an issue about opportunity in America's cities in climate, health, human services, higher education or community development? We can help identify Kresge staff or nonprofits on the ground to bring stories to life. Learn about our Opportunity Fund The Opportunity Fund is a portfolio of investments that promote fairness and equity, justice and opportunity through efforts to protect and strengthen democratic institutions, advance civil rights, counteract hate and racism, support immigrant and refugee communities, and provide legal supports to underserved communities. Read impact investing blog, "Mission, Money & Markets" Learn about how Kresge uses financial tools beyond grants to make an impact. Members of our Social Investment Practice and guest bloggers write about their impact investing activities and learnings. Learn about the Leadership and Infrastructure Funding Team The Leadership and Infrastructure Funding Team (LIFT) is a cross-departmental committee with representatives from across the foundation’s programs, practices and operational departments. In the news Kresge closes its physical offices but the work of our foundation continues amid COVID-19 Center for Youth Wellness report assesses Detroit’s readiness for ACE screening and education Rapson: Kresge commits to 10 resolutions to further strengthen grantee relations Partner Spotlight: AEDA advances equitable creative placemaking More Kresge news From the library Kresge letter to HUD opposes proposed changes to Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule 2019 Grantee Perception Report Resolutions LIFT Talent Funder Convening Report 2020 Climate Change Health & Equity Initiative grantee convening resources More Kresge resources Grants awarded Southwest Detroit Business Association Inc. Northend Christian Community Development Corp. Southwest Housing Solutions Corp. IFF More Kresge grants awarded Social investments awarded Massachusetts Housing Investment Corp. Inclusiv Massachusetts Housing Investment Corp. Cook Inlet Housing Authority More Kresge social investments made Learn Library News Strategic Learning, Research and Evaluation Programs & Practices American Cities Arts & Culture Detroit Education Environment Health Human Services Social Investment Practice Grants & Social Investments How We Fund Current Funding Opportunities Grants Awarded Social Investments Made About Careers Staff Subscribe Financials Contact Us Who We Are Sitemap Beware of Scams For Grantees For the Media Stay Connected Sign up for Kresge news and updates. Your email will only be used by The Kresge Foundation. You can unsubscribe at any time. Subscribe 3215 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, Mich. 48084 © 2019 The Kresge Foundation...