The Pontiac Funders Collaborative supports Pontiac organizations to increase capacity and achieve shared goals.

About Us

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About Us

Our Grants

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Our Grants

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Through collaboration, we engage with community stakeholders to identify the most impactful investment opportunities and determine where a joint funding strategy could drive the greatest positive change.

 

Pontiac, a city of nearly 60,000 residents, boasts a dynamic network of civic leaders, nonprofits, business owners, and engaged community members dedicated to driving positive social and economic change. The Pontiac Funders Collaborative supports organizations to unite around shared, community-driven goals, enhancing their capacity to lead transformative, collaborative initiatives that attract additional funding and partnerships.

Our Funders

The PFC receives its funding from a number of foundations, corporations, community organizations and stakeholder partners:

  • Ballmer Group

  • Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

  • DTE Foundation

  • Flagstar Bank Foundation

  • General Motors

  • PNC Bank

  • Tauber Family Foundation

  • The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation

  • The William Davidson Foundation

PURPOSE

 

The collaborative engages in a community-driven process to identify and support city-wide goals in Pontiac. We will support fair and just efforts that are evidence-based and driven by the community.

VISION

 

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.

VALUES

 

 Collaboration Community Evidence-Based

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Our Goals

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.

Economic Stability for Youth and Families

Thriving Neighborhoods

Our Grants

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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Erin Casey