- Program Education
- Program Area Special Initiatives
- Grant Amount $1,000,000
- Grant Period January 1, 2007–December 31, 2007
- Location Detroit, MI, United States
- Geographic Focus Detroit
About this grant
Focus: HOPE’s manufacturing and information technology training programs have enabled over 9,200 graduates to climb the ladder of economic success. These individuals represent a vast, untapped labor pool, especially those who have been historically denied access to training opportunities. Focus: HOPE breaks down barriers to success for these individuals with tools of empowerment including education, training, and supportive services. Focus: HOPE has recently faced the challenge of a declining manufacturing economy in southeast Michigan, as well as continuing declines in enrollment partially caused by reductions in government tuition assistance. This renewal grant will help leverage the investments by other foundations, businesses, and public-sector supporters to sustain the organization.