Twenty museums and nonprofit foundations across the state have received $9 million in grants from the state, and several of the recipients are in Southeast Michigan.
“Museums are an essential part of Michigan’s cultural and economic fabric,” said Susan Corbin, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) director. “They spark learning, fuel creativity and strengthen communities — all of which support economic growth. This funding shows our commitment to helping museums not just stay open but grow as vital spaces for lifelong learning and connection.”
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Here’s a list of the recipients and the award amount they received:
| Museum | Location | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Zoological Society | Royal Oak | $819,200 |
| Ford Piquette Avenue Plant | Detroit | $819,200 |
| Michigan Humanities | Okemos | $819,200 |
| The Great Lakes Children’s Museum | Traverse City | $345,526 |
| The Henry Ford | Dearborn | $819,200 |
| John Ball Zoo | Grand Rapids | $409,600 |
| Flint Children’s Museum | Flint | $106,862 |
| Flint Institute of Science and History | Flint | $217,088 |
| IQhub | Saint Johns | $98,468 |
| Charter Township of Fenton | Fenton Township | $136,806 |
| Detroit Public Schools Foundation | Detroit | $819,200 |
| Ionia County Historical Society | Ionia | $108,954 |
| Michigan Military Technical and Historical Society | Eastpointe | $36,277 |
| Michilimackinac Historical Society | St. Ignace | $614,400 |
| Troy Historic Village | Troy | $399,770 |
| Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Center | Portage | $819,200 |
| Barry County | Barry County | $819,200 |
| Dexter Area Historical Society | Dexter | $491,520 |
| Hamtramck Historical Museum | Hamtramck | $95,558 |
| The War Memorial | Grosse Pointe Farms | $204,771 |
The recipients were awarded the funding to “support projects that stabilize, grow or enable museums to thrive in their educational and programmatic missions,” according to the release.
“Michigan is home to over 650 museums — large and small, in every corner of the state. Each one serves as a hub for curiosity, discovery, and community connection,” said Lisa Craig Brisson, Executive Director, Michigan Museums Association. “Public funding helps these institutions expand access, engage more people, and deliver high-quality programs, while also attracting private investment that multiplies their impact. The grants awarded through this program will strengthen museums across Michigan and deepen their ability to serve their communities.”
The Community Museum Grant period is from Oct. 1, 2024, through Sept. 30, 2029. For more information about eligibility requirements for this grant program, visit here.
