@Charge! LLC
$45,000 Grant
Council District: 4
Location: 17184 E Warren Ave
Neighborhood (District): Cornerstone Village
Description: @Charge! is a digital interactive cafe where you can charge your body, your car and your phone – one table, one cable, one cup and one sip at a time.
Owner: Wilson Albert III
Cafe Clark Detroit LLC
$30,000 Grant
Council District: 6
Location: 4000 W Vernor Hwy, Suite 100A
Neighborhood (District): Central Southwest
Description: Cafe Clark is a vibrant coffee shop in Southwest Detroit serving artisanal coffee, locally inspired food, and fostering community connections.
Owner: Eduardo Salas
Dem Noles Bois Det LLC
$45,000 Grant
Council District: 4Location: 10523 Joy Rd
Neighborhood (District): Aviation Sub
Description: Dem Noles Bois is a restaurant specializing in cajun style cuisine offering walk-in and catering services.
Owner: Reginald Noles
Just Wright Inc.
$25,000 Grant
Council District: 4
Location: 16801 Harper Ave
Neighborhood (District): East English Village
Description: Just Wright Inc. operating as ME & YOU Kitchen and Cocktails is a full service neighborhood bar and restaurant serving creative food and cocktails.
Owner: Angela Wright
Kid’s Purpose Daycare L.L.C
$60,000 Grant
Council District: 2
Location: 2424 Puritan St
Neighborhood (District): Martin Park
Description: Kid’s Purpose Daycare is a facility for parents seeking quality childcare that addresses the diverse needs of working parents, such as DHS free childcare, summer camps, and weekend programs. Kid’s Purpose Daycare serves families in a safe, nurturing, and educational environment where children can thrive emotionally, behaviorally, and cognitively.
Owner: Adelina Robinson
Nxt Level Fitness LLC
$40,000 Grant
Council District: 5
Location: 1583 Franklin St
Neighborhood (District): Rivertown
Description: Nxt Level Fitness is a full service fitness facility consisting of wellness services ranging from introductory level bodyweight classes, private fitness training, massage therapy, yoga and electrifying group fitness classes.
Owner: Jordan Smith
Our House Enterprises, LLC
$50,000 Grant
Council District: 5
Location: 8001 Kercheval St
Neighborhood (District): Islandview
Description: Our House is a vibrant Afro-soul restaurant celebrating the rich flavors of the African diaspora. Offering small plates with bold, authentic tastes, it’s a space for community, connection, and cultural appreciation. With soulful dishes, warm hospitality, and a welcoming atmosphere, Our House feels like home for everyone.
Owner: Cecil Johnson
Pretty Brown Girl L.L.C.
$50,000 Grant
Location: 19435 James Couzens Fwy
Neighborhood (District): Seven Mile Lodge
District: 2
Description: Pretty Brown Girl is a global empowerment brand and movement designed for Black and Brown girls and women selling unique dolls and retail products. The mission of Pretty Brown Girl is to empower girls while encouraging self-acceptance by cultivating social, emotional, and intellectual well-being through community based programs.
Owner: Sherilyn Crawley
SHE HER HIS BEAUTY L.L.C.
$50,000 Grant
Council District: 1
Location: 18923 W 7 Mile Rd
Neighborhood (District): Evergreen-Outer Drive
Description: SHE HER HIS BEAUTY is a brand that provides hair perfume, beard oil, and hair extensions to all consumers. The beard oil will help to maintain mens beard by adding shine moisturize reduce irritability as well. The hair perfume is for protective hairstyles, such as locks, twist, dreads, and natural hair as well. The hair perfume and bead oil have natural ingredients that are paraben free and vegan.
Owner: Latisha Higgins
The Deep End Cafe & Gallery LLC
$25,000 Grant
Council District: 6
Location: 4805 Livernois Ave
Neighborhood (District): Claytown
Description: The Deep End Café & Gallery will offer single-origin volcanic coffee, wellness drinks, and smoothies while serving as a cultural hub. It will also host curated art exhibitions, live music, DJs, and diverse programs, focusing on promoting underrepresented voices in literary and fine arts, fostering dialogue, showcasing talent, and connecting diverse audiences.
Owner: Candace Curtis-Cavazo
CeeCee’s Seafood LLC
$25,000 Grant
$7,500 Technical Assistance
Description: A seafood mainly restaurant, selling seafood boils, salmon, shrimp meals and more.
Owner: Cieddah Ewing
Ghetto Plateau
$5,000 Grant
$5,000 Technical Assistance
Description: Ghetto Plateau is designed for the bold, creative individuals who navigate urban landscapes with confidence. Clothing is for those who see fashion as a means to self-expression and a way to challenge the status quo.
Owner: Jason James
Indie Fashion LLC
$25,000 Grant
$7,500 Technical Assistance
Description: Indie Fashion Studios is a creative hub for independent designers, models and stylists to collaborate, innovate and grow. It offers resources, workshops and mentorship to nurture emerging talent, while providing a space to explore unique visions. A launchpad for creativity, it bridges the gap between passion and professional success.
Owner: Daishawn Franklin
