Transportation innovation for downtowns
The GM on Main Street Grant Program aims to enhance downtowns through transformative and innovative transportation initiatives in communities near GM facilities.
Atlanta, Georgia © Little 5 Points
Program History
In 2023, General Motors and Main Street America created the GM on Main Street Grant Program to help nonprofit organizations and municipal government entities implement innovative placemaking initiatives in their local commercial districts. In its first year, the program awarded $150,000 in grants to six nonprofit organizations and local government entities, and in its second year the program awarded $250,000 in grants to an additional five local organizations and municipal governments.
Meet the 2024 Grant Recipients
The GM on Main Street Grant Program has awarded five $50,000 grants to nonprofit organizations and municipal government entities near GM facilities, including four Main Street programs, to implement innovative placemaking initiatives in their local districts.
Hapeville, Georgia © The City of Hapeville
ABOUT THE 2025 GM ON MAIN STREET GRANT PROGRAM
We’re sorry, the grant application period is now closed. Stay tuned for information about the 2025 grant recipients coming soon.
Supporting Partner
GM is committed to creating inclusive solutions to social issues in the communities in which we live and work. Their philanthropy puts people at the center and is structured under the following Social Impact Pillars: 1) STEAM Education: Building a diverse pipeline in science, technology, engineering, arts and math, and 2) Road Safety: Working toward a future with zero crashes. Learn more about GM’s commitment to philanthropy here.
