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April 2024Community InfoFinancesGovernment and VotingLiteracy and EducationMichigan
FAFSA Essential for Student Aid: A Letter from Gov. Whitmer
FAFSA Essential for Student Aid: A Letter from Gov. Whitmer

FAFSA Essential for Student Aid: A Letter from Gov. Whitmer

It’s time for students to submit their FAFSA! Whether you're a high school senior or a returning college student, completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is crucial to unlocking grants, scholarships, and other forms of assistance that can...

City of FlintCommunity InfoFinancesGrantsLiteracy and EducationNovember 2023
Flint Promise Scholarship Program Moves Into its Fifth Year 
Flint Promise Scholarship Program Moves Into its Fifth Year

Flint Promise Scholarship Program Moves Into its Fifth Year

46 students have graduated debt-free so far thanks to local scholarship program Over the last five years, 46 Flint Promise Scholars graduated from Kettering University, Mott Community College, and University of Michigan-Flint without student loan debt thanks to the...

City of FlintCommunity InfoFamilyFinancesHousingSeptember 2023Volunteer Opportunities
Shelter of Flint Preparing to Host Annual Fundraiser Breakfast
Shelter of Flint Preparing to Host Annual Fundraiser Breakfast

Shelter of Flint Preparing to Host Annual Fundraiser Breakfast

Shelter of Flint is thrilled to announce its upcoming fundraising event, A Home of Their Own, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, from 7:30 to 8:30 AM. The event will be held at the Ascension Genesys Banquet and Conference Center, located at 805...

Community InfoFinancesMarch 2023Parks and Recreation
City of Flint Receives $1M Grant for Development of St. John Street Neighborhood Memorial Park
City of Flint Receives $1M Grant for Development of St. John Street Neighborhood Memorial Park

City of Flint Receives $1M Grant for Development of St. John Street Neighborhood Memorial Park

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced recipients of its Michigan Spark Grants recently, awarding $1 million to the City of Flint for development of the St. John Street Neighborhood Memorial Park on Flint’s north side. This grant will support...

City of FlintFebruary 2023Finances
City of Flint Allocates $15.6 Million for Community Grants from ARPA Funds - Applications Open Now
City of Flint Allocates $15.6 Million for Community Grants from ARPA Funds – Applications Open Now

City of Flint Allocates $15.6 Million for Community Grants from ARPA Funds – Applications Open Now

The City of Flint has allocated $15.6 million of the city's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for Community Grants. Applications are open now  for eligible organizations to compete for funds to serve Flint residents in three priority program areas: housing and...

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