Five Flint community centers will provide an opportunity for kids who need a place to spend the day and participate in virtual school.

The funds will help ensure students have access to the technology they need, no matter where they’re learning.

A $448,029 grant to the Genesee County Land Bank will fund three of the top eight projects residents voted on to strengthen Flint neighborhoods.

The Mott Foundation awarded its first grant in response to how residents said they wanted to strengthen Flint neighborhoods.

The collaborative Million Girls Moonshot initiative is designed to break down barriers for girls in STEM and spark their love for science.

After residents voted on how to use $1 million to fund up to 10 projects, the Foundation looked at top vote-getters and average dollar amounts suggested.

Flint residents can vote online at focusonflint.org/vote through Aug. 11.

The Mott Foundation has awarded more than $106 million to help Flint recover and rise from its water crisis.

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Flint, the Foundation will grant 2 million face masks to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan.

The funds will provide grants of up to $5,000 for each business.