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Program at a Glance

Mission: To foster a well-functioning, connected community that is capable of meeting the economic, social and racial challenges ahead.


Arts, Culture and Education

Goal: To support education, arts and cultural institutions as critical forces for positive change and key determinants of the community’s quality of life and economic well-being.

Objectives/What We Seek:

  • Arts and Culture. Strong and vibrant local cultural organizations that provide diverse arts and cultural opportunities to all residents of Genesee County.
  • Education. A continuum of high-quality learning opportunities that meet the needs of Flint area children, youth and adults from pre-kindergarten through college.

Economic Revitalization

Goal: To support efforts that improve local governance, regional cooperation, community participation and the Flint area’s economic vitality.

Objectives/What We Seek:

  • Economic Development. A vibrant and diverse regional economy.
  • Workforce Development. Quality employment opportunities for Flint area residents who face multiple barriers to good jobs in the regional labor market.

Strengthening Community

Goal: To support activities that provide opportunities for children and families, improve neighborhoods and the community, and sustain a vibrant nonprofit sector.

Objectives/What We Seek:

  • Children and Families. Healthy and productive lives for Genesee County children and families.
  • Housing and Neighborhoods. Affordable housing and livable neighborhoods, with an emphasis on the city of Flint.
  • Philanthropy/Nonprofit Sector. A strong local nonprofit sector capable of meeting community needs.
  • Race Relations. A community with capacity to address issues of race and ethnicity honestly and productively.

Special Initiatives

Goal: To respond to critical opportunities and/or issues that have the potential to improve significantly the quality of life in the Flint area.

Objectives/What We Seek:

  • Special Initiatives. Flexibility to respond to critical needs, seize special opportunities, leverage other resources and incubate new program areas in the Flint community.