CITIES FORWARD INC
CITIES FORWARD INC
CITIES FORWARD INC
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CITIES FORWARD INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily funds projects in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Oregon, having paid out a total of $3.7 million in grants to six grantees in 2024. The organization operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with CITIES FORWARD INC can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
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Cause Areas
1
Public administration
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COUNT MI VOTE EDUCATION FUND
$1.6M
42%
Pizza to the Polls
$525K
14%
COMMITTEE OF SEVENTY
$285K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$192.5K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CITIES FORWARD INC?
No. CITIES FORWARD INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CITIES FORWARD INC give?
CITIES FORWARD INC primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Oregon. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CITIES FORWARD INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CITIES FORWARD INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $193 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CITIES FORWARD INC make each year?
In 2024, CITIES FORWARD INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $3.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CITIES FORWARD INC fund recently?
In 2024, CITIES FORWARD INC awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include COUNT MI VOTE EDUCATION FUND, Pizza to the Polls, and COMMITTEE OF SEVENTY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CITIES FORWARD INC?
CITIES FORWARD INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.