Apply for Motor City Match

Motor City Match is a City of Detroit grant providing between $10,000 and $100,000. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

How to apply for Motor City Match

1. Confirm your organization is eligible for Motor City Match from City of Detroit, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
2. Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
3. Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
4. Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to City of Detroit before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the Motor City Match?

Motor City Match is offered by City of Detroit and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is available in MI. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Motor City Match provide?

Motor City Match provides between $10K and $100K per award from City of Detroit. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Motor City Match deadline?

Motor City Match accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, City of Detroit, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Motor City Match?

To apply for Motor City Match, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from City of Detroit.