NEWS & PRESS


Helping to Increase Quality Local Journalism

Grant program launched to help increase quality local journalism with support from Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation and Community Foundation Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund will support efforts to better inform communities...

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Region-wide “On The Table” Initiative Encourages Discussions About The Future of Youth

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan invites people and organizations to host discussions on October 4  DETROIT – The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is inviting organizations, businesses, and individuals to participate...

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State of Play

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation and Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan unveil ‘State of Play’ report on youth sports in the region More than 1,000 local voices informed Aspen Institute analysis,...

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CFSEM Awards Grants from Endowment Funds Established to Honor the Legacy of Ralph C. Wilson, Jr.

DETROIT, Mich., May 23, 2017 – The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced today that 33 organizations in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Washtenaw, St. Clair, and Livingston counties received grants...

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Detroit Head Start Recruiting for 30+ Positions at May 9 Job Fair

Talent Recruitment Campaign Highlights Value of Early Childhood Educators DETROIT, May 1, 2017 – Attracting and retaining qualified staff, especially teachers, is critical to ensuring that children who attend Head...

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New Economy Initiative Seeks Applicants for $400,000 in Awards through the NEIdeas Small Business Challenge

Challenge to award $400,000 in cash prizes to existing businesses in Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park for their ideas for growth. Application period is open May 1-June 1 (11:59 p.m.)....

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Knight Foundation and Fisher Foundation Help Increase Capacity of Community Leaders

Training and professional development to help increase capacity of community leaders with $245,000 from Knight Foundation and Fisher Foundation Funds from The Fisher Foundation Will Specifically Impact Detroit’s Brightmoor Neighborhood...

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New Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund

Two projects receive more than $2.3 million in funding to support local news: the Detroit Journalism Cooperative and the Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation and the Community Foundation...

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Head Start Innovation Fund Announces New Grant Awards of $1.5 Million to Support Parents and Teachers

Latest round of funding from $11 million, five-year project that includes Detroit and tri-counties focuses on innovation and collaboration DETROIT – The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan today announced that...

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Funders Provide Nearly $6.2 Million Additional Investment to Head Start Early Childhood Innovation Fund for Early Learning and Care Programs

Total investment increases to over $11 million over five years and expands geographic reach DETROIT, MI – The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan today announced that the Head Start Innovation Fund...

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