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What is MI-J40?
Building off of the successful national Justice40 Accelerator, the Michigan Justice40 Accelerator is a 12-month program that will provide Michigan community based organizations with seed funding, technical assistance, training, connections, and peer support as local groups seek federal funding.
The Cohort:
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Detroit Justice Center
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Avalon Village
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One Love Global
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New Leaf Detroit
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Flint Community Lab
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Dream of Detroit
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Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan
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Concerned Residents of South Dearborn
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Community Collaboration on Climate Change
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Climate Crew Collective
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Keweenaw Community Foundation
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Soulardarity
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Urban Development Corporation
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Architectural SalvageDetroit Dirt
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Young Gifted and Green
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Benton Harbor Community Development Corporation
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The Friends of Rouge Park
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My Sisters Keeper Highland Park
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Washington Heights United Methodist Church and Community
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The Hispanic Service Center of Imlay City
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We Want Green TooCody Rouge Community Action Alliance
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Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty NetworkGrowing Hope
The J-40 accelerator will provide 25 Michigan organizations with $25,000
With Elevate’s new, state-focused Justice40 Accelerator program, 25 Michigan organizations will receive $25,000 in unrestricted grant money for programs related to
-One-on-one technical assistance
- Justice40 Navigator support
- Workshops on applying for government grants
- Peer-to-peer learning sessions
- Informational sessions with government agency officials
-Curated notices of funding opportunities
- Post-accelerator, national alumni network
Additional Benefits:
Workforce Development
Resilience Hubs
Agriculture & Food Justice
Climate Action Planning
Energy & Energy Efficiency
Green Infrastructure
Water Quality & Infrastructure
Sustainable Housing
Toxins & Pollution Issues
Transit and Transportation Justice
Have questions?
For Questions about the Michigan Justice40 Accelerator please contact:
Webinar: Region 5 TCTAC and MI J40
Watch the webinar below to learn more about Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (TCTACs) and how local environmental communities are accessing federal funds through the J40 program!