CEDAM: The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan

CEDAM: The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan The CEDAM page shares community economic development news, member projects, resources and job postings.

Time is running out to be a host site for the inaugural cohort of the CED Corps!Host sites will receive additional capac...
09/02/2026

Time is running out to be a host site for the inaugural cohort of the CED Corps!

Host sites will receive additional capacity from an AmeriCorps member to remove barriers to development and increase collaboration within communities. Some member responsibilities include:
- Strengthening best practices around zoning, communications, and community engagement
- Creating processes to better support emerging entrepreneurs and small businesses
- Supporting rehabilitation of properties in the inventory

Michigan municipalities, nonprofits, land banks, and economic development agencies ​are eligible to host a member.

Applications are due next Monday, September 7.

Apply today: https://cedamichigan.org/programs/ced-corps/

09/01/2026

🌱 LEAF is growing—and so is our impact!

We’re thrilled to share that the Lapeer County Community Foundation has received $75,000 in funding from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) through the Michigan Children’s Savings Account (CSA) Program Innovation & Sustainability Initiative, administered by CEDAM: The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan

This initiative supports established CSA programs as they strengthen long-term sustainability, accessibility, and impact.

The Lapeer County LEAF is part of the Michigan CSA Network and continues to be recognized as a leader and innovator in this field. Through LEAF, students across Lapeer County are connected early with community-based savings accounts that help them begin thinking about—and planning for—the postsecondary pathway that’s right for them.

This new funding will help us expand LEAF 360!, our innovative whole-child approach that connects students and families with resources supporting medical, physical, mental and socio-emotional, and financial health. It will also allow us to strengthen partnerships, refine our approach, and share what we’re learning with CSA programs across Michigan.

We’re grateful for this investment in Lapeer County students and families and excited about what’s ahead. When a community comes together to help kids dream big, the possibilities are pretty amazing. 💚🌱

Time is running out to register for this year's Rural Real Estate Development Boot Camp!Real Estate Development Boot Cam...
08/28/2026

Time is running out to register for this year's Rural Real Estate Development Boot Camp!

Real Estate Development Boot Camp is a fast-paced, hands-on program designed to give you the tools needed to develop attainable housing in your community. Our Rural Boot Camp curriculum is comparable to our Boot Camp that takes place in urban contexts. The main difference is how we intentionally feature projects developed in rural and small towns, and the inclusion of speakers and funders who work in rural contexts.

Register by Monday, September 7, at 11:55pm ET.

Whether you are new to the field or need a refresher on the basics, this training is for you! We hope you will join us in Ga***rd, September 14-18, 2026.

Learn more & register today: https://ow.ly/3OfZ50ZGChw

We're excited to announce that member applications for the inaugural CED Corps cohort are now open!We are looking for 10...
08/27/2026

We're excited to announce that member applications for the inaugural CED Corps cohort are now open!

We are looking for 10 individuals who want to give back to their community and are interested in entering the community economic development industry. Members will focus on activities related to implementing planning and zoning best practices, increasing community engagement, and supporting cross-collaboration at the local level.

Applications must be submitted by September 28. Learn more & apply today: https://ow.ly/XF8W50ZGfcY

CEDAM member and partner Opportunity Resource Fund has strengthened Michigan’s communities for more than forty years. Th...
08/26/2026

CEDAM member and partner Opportunity Resource Fund has strengthened Michigan’s communities for more than forty years. Through affordable housing development, small business, and single-family mortgage loans, OppFund has leveraged more than $280 million to help Michiganders realize their dreams of homeownership, affordable housing, and entrepreneurship.

Starting as the Michigan Housing Trust Fund in the 80s, then merging with the McGhee Interfaith Loan Fund in the early 2000s, and finally becoming Opportunity Resource Fund in 2010, their goal has remained rooted in ensuring communities have access to affordable and reliable capital to strengthen neighborhoods and expand opportunities in a just and equitable way.

To learn about their impact on communities across Michigan, we encourage you to check out their website. There are a plethora of blog posts highlighting stories on homeownership journeys, entrepreneurship, and community solutions. You can currently read their blog, "A Rent-to-Own Journey: How a Detroit household of senior citizens owned their 'castle'," on our website: https://ow.ly/5B2j50ZFGcy

CEDAM will be sharing another of their blog posts in September.

08/24/2026

🎤 MEET THE SPEAKERS | PATHWAYS 2026

The voices are coming together and you don’t want to miss what’s about to happen!

This year’s PATHWAYS Conference: Owning Our Future brings together 15 dynamic speakers across 9 powerful sessions within 3 transformative tracks...all designed to challenge how we think about power, policy, ownership, organizational strength, innovation, and the future of our communities.

🔥 3 Tracks
🎤 15 Speakers
💡 9 Powerful Sessions
🤝 One day to connect, learn, strategize & build

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
📍 Cambria Hotel Detroit
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

And the experience doesn’t stop there! Stick around for the CDO Expo from 6:00–8:00 PM, where Community Development Organizations will showcase the incredible work happening across our communities.

Our future isn’t something we wait for. It’s something we own.

🎟️ Registration is open!
https://app.glueup.com/event/pathways-owning-our-future-189542/

08/20/2026

Check out MI Mobility Fellow Camille Minner in a recent episode of On the Road podcast by MTA Flint!

Time is running out to submit a proposal for our free tax preparation expansion funding opportunity, which supports Mich...
08/19/2026

Time is running out to submit a proposal for our free tax preparation expansion funding opportunity, which supports Michigan organizations seeking to expand and sustain free tax preparation services in their communities!

This initiative focuses on increasing service capacity, strengthening long-term program sustainability, and improving access to high-quality, no-cost tax filing assistance for Michigan residents. Projects may include expanding service hours or locations, enhancing volunteer recruitment and training, reducing barriers to access, or upgrading technology that supports long-term service delivery.

Proposals must be submitted by next Friday, August 28.

Learn more and apply today: https://ow.ly/yWMT50ZB3P6

We are currently accepting host site applications for the inaugural cohort of the CED Corps!In partnership with MEDC MiP...
08/18/2026

We are currently accepting host site applications for the inaugural cohort of the CED Corps!

In partnership with MEDC MiPlace this new capacity building program ​will place AmeriCorps members at host organizations to increase capacity, effectiveness, and efficiency by:
- Removing barriers to housing development
- Strengthening best practices around zoning, communications, and community engagement
- Creating processes to better support emerging entrepreneurs and small businesses
- Preparing for program implementation or expansion

Does this sound like a good opportunity for your organization? Learn more about this new program and apply today: https://ow.ly/fo5250ZATaO

Applications are due by September 7.

Good news! The deadline to submit your application to host a fellow in the last cohort of MI Healthy Climate Fellows has...
08/12/2026

Good news! The deadline to submit your application to host a fellow in the last cohort of MI Healthy Climate Fellows has been extended.

We’re looking for approximately nine host partners who are interested in building capacity to meet their climate goals. The 2027 term will run for eight months, starting in January 2027. Priority consideration will be given to projects that demonstrate strong potential to build local climate capacity and create lasting community impact, including those that:
- Expand the program's reach to new host organizations
- Address locally identified needs and directly benefit the communities they serve
- Support environmental justice and historically underserved communities

For more information on host partner responsibilities and requirements, make sure to read the Host Site Packet: https://ow.ly/xGfX50Zz03R

Applications are now due Wednesday, August 19 by 11:55pm ET. Learn more & apply: https://ow.ly/hlMI50Zz03Q

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