ROUND 31 APPLICATIONS OPEN!

Round 31 application period is January 7 – February 9.

Unsure which track you should apply for? Take this quiz to find your best fit.

PLAN TRACK

Guides new and informal businesses through creating a business plan, registering as the appropriate legal entity, and becoming transactional.

APPLY FOR PLAN TRACK

DEVELOP TRACK

Helps transactional mobile, digital, or home-based businesses refine their current operations to determine the appropriate permanent space for their business to develop.

APPLY FOR DEVELOP TRACK

DESIGN TRACK

Matches new business owners that have a location in Detroit with a professional team to create the appropriate design, plans, and drawings to begin the build out of their space.

APPLY FOR DESIGN TRACK

CASH TRACK

Close your financing gap and open your business to the public with the support of our matching grants, partner loan financing, and general consulting services.

APPLY FOR CASH TRACK

ROUND 31

IMPORTANT DATES

APPLICATIONS OPEN

JANUARY 7 - FEBRUARY 9

AWARD SELECTION

FEBRUARY 9 - APRIL 30

APPLICANTS NOTIFIED BY

APRIL 30

ROUND 31

INFO SESSIONS

VIRTUAL
January 7, 2026 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Zoom Meeting
IN PERSON
January 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Edison Library | 18400 Joy Rd, Detroit, MI 48228
VIRTUAL
January 20, 2026 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Zoom Meeting
VIRTUAL
January 30, 2026 | 9:00AM - 10:30AM
Zoom Meeting
Application questions? Reach out to the team motorcitymatch@gmail.com