Funding Innovative Placemaking Initiatives
The GM On Main Street Grant Program awards grants to nonprofit organizations and municipal government entities to implement innovative placemaking initiatives in their local commercial districts.
Atlanta, Georgia © Little 5 Points
Program Overview
In 2024, the GM on Main Street Grant Program awarded six $25,000 grants to nonprofit organizations and municipal government entities to implement innovative placemaking initiatives in their local districts.
Made possible by General Motors, this grant program prioritized applications that were place-making focused, innovative, inclusive, feasible, and replicable or easily scalable for other Main Street programs.
Meet the 2024 Grant Recipients
The GM on Main Street Grant Program has awarded five $50,000 grants to nonprofit organizations and municipal government entities near GM facilities, including four Main Street programs, to implement innovative placemaking initiatives in their local districts.
Hapeville, Georgia © The City of Hapeville
“General Motors is proud to have collaborated with Main Street America to support nonprofits and municipal government entities as they introduce place-making projects in their local communities. We look forward to seeing these inclusive, innovative projects come to life over the coming months for each of these communities to enjoy.”
How to Apply
We’re sorry, the grant application period is now closed. Stay tuned for information about the next grant cycle coming soon.
Supporting Partner
GM is committed to creating inclusive solutions to social issues in the communities in which we live and work. Their philanthropy puts people at the center and is structured under the following key focus areas: 1) STEM Education: Building a diverse pipeline in science, technology, engineering and math, 2) Community Development: Empowering individuals and giving back to communities, and 3) Vehicle and Road Safety: Working toward a future with zero crashes. Learn more about GM’s commitment to philanthropy here.
