Microfunding: Resources

The Detroit Micro Enterprise Fund supports small businesses in the Detroit area by allowing them to obtain Microloan financing when traditional financing sources are not available.

440 Burroughs
Suite 140
Detroit, Michigan 48202

Allied Media Projects cultivates media strategies for a more just and creative world. From the unique intersection of media and communications, art, technology, education and social justice, AMP shares and develop models for transforming ourselves and our communities.

4126 Third St.
Detroit, MI 48201

Detroit Big F Deal is a web based crowdfunding platform for Detroit originated and executed projects.

485 W. Milwaukee Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202

Kiva.org is a global non-profit with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity. Detroit is the first "Kiva City," where Detroiters are invited to champion local small businesses through their online platform.

Detroit, MI

Detroit SOUP allows people in the Detroit community to fund highly-localized community projects by spending $5 on a shared dinner, and then voting on which project they believe best helps their community. A pool of artists and activists present project proposals to the diners, who then vote on which group should receive the money that has been raised that evening.

2051 Rosa Parks
Detroit, MI 48216