Make Detroit Home
Build your future in Detroit. Make Detroit Home will award program benefits to support the retention of Detroit talent critical to the city's growth, including Detroit creatives, entrepreneurs, and small business owners, with additional opportunities to welcome new & returning Detroiters back home.
Applications close Friday, May 22 at midnight.
Make Detroit Home will award $500,000+ in program benefits to 313 Detroiters – current and future – to help current residents stay and build their businesses and futures in Detroit, while also attracting new and returning Detroiters back home. Because of their critical importance to population and economic growth, Make Detroit Home is designed to support current residents working in creative industries, entrepreneurs, and small business owners, with additional opportunities for new and returning Detroiters.
Program benefits include discounts on local businesses, access to our wonderful state parks, and tailored professional and community programming, including access to global industry and community leaders plus VIP Detroit experiences. Additionally, a limited number of selected current and returning Detroiters will receive a $15,000 stipend to use towards their business, a downpayment, home renovation, or a rental subsidy; others will be eligible for $1,000 in relocation assistance / financial support.
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Benefits for existing Detroiters are designed to help residents who catalyze city growth choose to stay and build their business and futures right here. These include access to industry and community leaders, local discounts, and opportunities to invest in your future in Detroit.
Welcome home! Get access to all the benefits of being a Detroiter, including professional and community programming, relocation support and VIP experiences. Even apply to be considered for a stipend to grow your business or buy a home!
Detroit is unmatched. Your future can be too. We’ll help you get connected to relocation support, community benefits and discounts, unique Detroit experiences, and local programs to find your people, your hangouts, and your next opportunity.