The Herrick Foundation Board of Trustees recently completed its comprehensive strategic plan and approved 50 grants this fiscal year. As a result of many multi-year grant commitments and limited uncommitted funds, the Herrick Foundation will not be inviting any new grant applications through our next fiscal year. Please note: the Herrick Foundation is an invitation only grant making organization.

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We seek opportunities to impact communities in the areas of:

Housing: Create opportunities for individuals and families to access housing that meets their needs.​

  • Supply of Affordable and Workforce Housing: Efforts to produce more affordable and workforce housing units with a special interest in innovative funding models (e.g. PRIs and revolving loan funds).​

  • Housing Access and Retention: Target populations remain housed with financial assistance; supporting critical repairs and rehabilitations to ensure individuals and families can stay in their homes. ​

Lifelong Learning: Generate experiential learning opportunities for people of all ages. ​

  • Enrichment: Learning opportunities that encourage a hands-on approach including outdoor, cultural, literacy, STEAM activities, and summer camps.​

  • Non-Traditional Education: Creative educational opportunities outside of formal academic settings including vocational/trade school, career exploration and alternative schools for students with learning and social differences.

Community Wellbeing: Support organizations and projects that improve the quality of life for individuals in communities.​

  • Community Spaces: Creating, conserving and caring for public spaces that offer cultural experiences, opportunities for connection, and outdoor exploration and recreation.

  • Healthy Food Access: Addressing food insecurity and connecting people to healthy and affordable food options.​

  • Support for Domestic and Sexual Violence Victims and Survivors: Supporting victims of domestic and sexual violence and strategies for the empowerment of survivors. 

  • Community Health: Supporting neighborhood healthcare services and medical debt relief for at-risk and low-income individuals. ​

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 Our Geographic Focus: The majority of the Foundation’s attention and resources are focused on Michigan.​

  • Within Michigan, the primary focus is Southeast Michigan in the following counties: Washtenaw, Lenawee, Livingston, Jackson, Monroe, and Western Wayne.​

    • The Foundation generally does not support organizations focused on Detroit or Ann Arbor. ​

    • The Foundation will occasionally support state-wide or regional efforts in Michigan.​

  • The Foundation also focuses on communities where engaged family and Board members live, which currently includes Pima County, Arizona; Missoula & Flathead Counties, Montana; and Emmet & Charlevoix Counties, Michigan.