The Coney: A celebrity charity event with everything on it was created by actor and comedian, Marc Evan Jackson, in partnership with the Children’s Foundation of Michigan. After raising more than $2.7 million at the September event, proceeds will support youth arts education in two ways: through immediate grantmaking and by seeding the Endowment for Youth Arts that will provide grants annually for years to come.
The Foundation is excited to announce the first of those annual grant opportunities, supporting Detroit nonprofits that provide arts and culture programming for youth and young adults.
The Coney – Youth Arts Education Immediate Impact Grants will support projects in three areas:
- Arts Infrastructure
- Arts-Based Experiences
- Teaching Artists
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
- Be a Michigan-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- Have served youth or young adults for at least two years
- Primarily serve residents of the City of Detroit
Grant amounts
- $5,000–$10,000 for nonprofits with annual gross receipts of $50,000 or less
- $15,000–$75,000 for nonprofits with annual gross receipts of $50,000 or more
- Funding period: April 1, 2027–March 31, 2028
Get started:
Interested organizations should complete the Children’s Foundation of Michigan Inquiry Form and only check the “Youth Arts Education” box.
Inquiry Form deadline: Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Join us for an informational webinar on Thursday, October 8 at 3pm EST.
Timeline:
- Beginning mid-November: Eligible organizations will meet virtually with a member of the Foundation’s Impact Team.
- December: Selected organizations will be invited to submit a full application.
- February 4, 2027: Full applications are due by 11:59 p.m.
- April 2, 2027: Grant decisions will be announced.
Learn more
For complete eligibility requirements, funding categories and application details, review The Coney – Youth Arts Education Immediate Impact Grants outline below
Questions? Contact [email protected].
