Grantees
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Grantees
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Our Funding Areas
Through collaboration with community stakeholders, Pontiac’s neighborhoods will flourish as vibrant, welcoming spaces where all residents feel connected, safe, and empowered to achieve economic stability. By fostering a resilient community, we ensure that opportunity and prosperity are within reach for everyone.
Our Process
The Pontiac Funders Collaborative awards grants to foster vibrant neighborhoods and enhance economic stability for youth and families. Most grants are issued by invitation, starting with the submission of a concept paper. These papers undergo a thorough review and scoring process by the Funder Advisory Committee, Community Advisory Committee and City-County Advisory Committee, followed by a final internal evaluation.
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RECENT GRANTEES
Pontiac Neighborhood Fund Steering Committee:
$222,000
to support building the governance and coordination structure to launch and sustain the Pontiac Neighborhood Fund with Lighthouse acting as the fiscal sponsor.
City of Pontiac:
$270,000
to support a comprehensive update to the zoning ordinance and an independent assessment of the city’s planning and permitting processes.
Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency:
$200,000
to support capacity building for home weatherization program.
Michah 6:
$182,715
to support funding for a playground and courtyard at Webster Community Center.
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