FlintNOW Fund
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FlintNOW Fund supports organizations in Flint with education, community development, nutrition, and healthcare projects that expand opportunities for youth and strengthen community health and wellness.
Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Flint
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Winter/Spring grant cycle)
Funding Amounts: $3 million fund established in 2023; listed awards of $50,000–$500,000, including two-year grants
Summary: Supports education, community development, nutrition, and healthcare initiatives that strengthen opportunities and wellness in the Flint community.
Key Information: A pre-application conversation with a program officer is the first step in the competitive grant process.
Description
The FlintNOW Fund supports organizations working on education, community development, nutrition, and healthcare in the Flint community. Tom Gores established the fund in 2023 with a $3 million allocation in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. It continues the FlintNOW campaign, launched in 2016 to support immediate relief and long-term revitalization in response to the Flint water crisis.
The fund prioritizes educational opportunities for Flint’s youth, economic growth and opportunities for local businesses and entrepreneurs, and community health, safety, and wellness. Supported work includes safe recreational spaces, school-based vision care, prenatal and infant support, children’s healthcare access, childcare assistance, family support, youth therapy, and fresh-food access.
