Tuesday, January 31, 2012

MotorCities National Heritage Area Challenge Grants Now Available


January 12, 2012, Detroit, MI-MotorCities National Heritage Area is proud to announce the first cycle of its 2012 grant program. The organization's programs are designed to increase tourism throughout the State of Michigan; develop and deploy educational and informational programs that tell the story of the American automobile industry and labor in our region; and encourage revitalization through conservation.

"These are the times that we must get more creative and pool our resources to affect change" said Managing Director, Nancy Darga. "MotorCities has always strived to be the Driving Force and empower our stakeholders to tell the powerful story of our region."
The MotorCities Challenge Cost Share Program offers unique opportunities for applicants to garner support for projects which may span multiple years with complex funding strategies. The program covers up to 20% of the total project expenses. Projects can include brick and mortar Projects are not capped, but are subject to available grant funding at time of review.

Darga said, "The Challenge program taps into the financial creativity that will bring us all through this rough patch. Michigan, and particularly the auto-industry, has gone through trying times in the past and we have been resilient. The reinvestment into our communities can be driven by our pride in our automotive heritage."
The applications are available to non-profit, MotorCities member organizations at www.motorcities.org under the  grants section. The first application period of the year closes January 31, 2012 with subsequent periods closing on April 1, July 1 and October 1.For more information, visit www.motorcities.org

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