Our Approach

Through this grantmaking initiative, the Foundation aims to ensure all residents across the city will have equitable access to programs, resources and amenities that contribute to a higher quality of life.

Connected networks of organizations ensure a “no wrong door” approach and deliver programs and services in a way that meets the needs of people of all abilities. As a long-standing institution in the community, the Mott Foundation’s capital grants play a critical role in sustaining physical assets for use well into the future.

We have four strategies to achieve our goals.

Funding programming by arts and cultural organizations that are focused on bringing the community together.

Our grant funding supports:

• Organizations that reduce barriers and increase participation in free and accessible programs through innovative opportunities and unique projects.
• Efforts to activate arts facilities in new ways that build community and increase engagement

Building community to engage residents, increase trust and activate community spaces.

Our grant funding supports:

• Efforts to connect residents, especially youth, to a robust network of community centers, parks and play spaces.
• Maintenance, capital improvements and programming for community spaces.

Fostering the development of healthy children and communities through youth sports and play.

Our grant funding supports:

• Organizations and initiatives that provide recreational sports programming and a variety of play opportunities for Flint youth.
• The development of a Flint area recreational sports network with a focus on youth safety, coordinated communication and increased youth participation.
• Maintenance of facilities for Flint youth sports programs and recreational play.

Supporting community safety efforts to prevent crime and address the needs of residents.

Our grant funding supports:

• The capacity and coordination of law enforcement to address crime and public safety.
• Community prevention and intervention programs, as well as data collection and analysis that inform the implementation of effective crime prevention strategies.