The President’s Discretionary Fund provides $1 million annually to award small, one-time grants to 501c3 nonprofits serving Detroit youth. It targets projects that fall outside the foundation’s usual grantmaking priorities, enabling support for innovative and diverse approaches beyond existing strategies. This highly competitive fund aims to expand impact in youth development in Detroit.
Eligible applicants are 501c3 nonprofits serving Detroit youth but outside the foundation's primary grantmaking priorities.