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We are invested in helping you build vibrant communities. We’ve developed resources on placemaking, crowdfunding, and crowdgranting to provide you with inspiration, how-to guides, research, and more, to support your efforts to better where you live, work, and play.
When you’re ready to get started, we’re here to help you get your project off the ground! Whether it’s a grassroots crowdfunding campaign to build a new playground or grow your business, or a new statewide grant program to support local community and economic development – we’re here to help.
Crowdgranting
Learn how communities are implementing crowdgranting to reach their community and economic development goals.
AboutFaceDetroit Wins Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper Challenge Grant
AboutFaceDetroit receives a $5,000 grant through the Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper Challenge Grant program following a successful crowdfunding campaign to install trash cans and reduce litter throughout the East Village.
December 11, 2024Crowdgranting
Celebrating 10 Years of Collaborative Placemaking in Michigan
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of MEDC’s grant match program, Public Spaces Community Places, we look back at the last decade of placemaking efforts in communities across Michigan.
September 19, 2024Crowdgranting
Patronicity 2023 Annual Report
We use crowdfunding to build vibrant communities. Read our reflections on the past year in our 2023 Annual Report.
March 15, 2024Crowdgranting
People & Places
Find success stories and inspiration from people and places building vibrant communities.
Case Study: Massaro Community Farm Learning Garden Solar Pavilion
Massaro Community Farm in Woodbridge, CT, envisioned a sustainable solar pavilion to provide space for community gatherings and create essential energy for the farm.
September 25, 2024People & Places
Patron in the City: Steve Munno, Massaro Community Farm
We believe that passionate individuals can spur change in their communities. We refer to those individuals as Patrons in the City, dedicating their time, sweat, and tears to building vibrant communities.
September 18, 2024People & Places
Patron in the City: Levi Rinker
We believe that passionate individuals can spur change in their communities. We refer to those individuals as Patrons in the City, dedicating their time, sweat, and tears to building vibrant communities.
July 01, 2024People & Places
Crowdfunding
Resources to help you run a successful crowdfunding campaign.
Crowdfunding Campaign Marketing Templates
Marketing templates to help you promote your crowdfunding campaign at every stage.
March 26, 2024Crowdfunding
How to Create a Budget and Goal for Your Crowdfunding Campaign
We’ll show you how to build your project budget and set your crowdfunding campaign goal.
February 11, 2023Crowdfunding
Is Crowdfunding Right For Me?
Crowdfunding is a revolutionary tool for fundraising in the 21st century. We'll help you decide if crowdfunding is right for you.
February 07, 2023Crowdfunding
Placemaking
Find placemaking resources, best practices, and the latest trends in the field.
MEDC Talk to Me Series: Your Place Matters [Webinar]
On September 16, 2024, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation hosted a webinar about Placemaking in Action: Turning Spaces Into Places. Learn from Michigan placemakers about their unique community projects.
September 16, 2024Placemaking
10 Community Center and Venue Projects from 10 Years of Patronicity
We share 10 of our favorite community center and venue projects since 2013.
November 28, 2023Placemaking
10 Alleys and Streetscapes from 10 Years of Patronicity
We share 10 of our favorite alley and streetscape projects since 2013.
June 23, 2023Placemaking
