Eastside Community Network

Community Mobility Grant Program

Application Deadline: May 10, 2024

The ECN Community Mobility Grant Program will award grants of up to $10,000 to resident-identified community mobility projects on Detroit’s eastside that work to:

Reduce pollution and/or offer climate friendly transportation options

Contribute to ECN’s equitable and resilient neighborhood initiatives

Contribute to safe and accessible transportation solutions


Program Eligibility

This grant program is open to Detroit residents, block clubs, non-profits, neighborhood organizations, and recreational organizations.

Priority will be given to:

  • Community Resilience Hubs on the Eastside

  • Members of the Good Stock Neighborhood

  • Projects benefitting eastside communities that lack access to safe, affordable, accessible transportation and mobility options

What Types of Projects Qualify?

These grants will support community-led transportation projects that contribute to an equitable, affordable and resilient mobility network -- including but not limited to projects that:

  • Promote Pedestrian Accessibility & Safety

  • Expand Micro-Mobility Infrastructure

  • Promote Sustainability & Climate Resilience

  • Support Health & Well-Being in Mobility

  • Address Mobility Barriers

Grantee Support & Resources

All grantees will receive the following resources and technical assistance through the grant period:

  • Capacity Building Workshops

  • Project Management Resources

  • Office Hours w/ Program Managers

  • Peer Learning Experiences

Grant Timeline


MARCH 2024
Application Opens

MAY 2024
Application Closes

MAY-JUNE 2024
Application Review

MID-JUNE 2024
Grantees Notified

JULY-DEC 2024
Project Implementation

Applications must be submitted by May 10, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST.
Application assistance available upon request.

Learn More


To learn more about the Community Mobility Grant Program, please visit this link or contact our program staff listed below.

Erin Stanley
estanley@ecn-detroit.org
(313) 331-3495

Arena Johnson
ajohnson@ecn-detroit.org
(313) 660-1823