The Americana Foundation aims to preserve, protect, and promote expressions of America’s heritage, focusing on American furniture and decorative arts. It seeks to ensure the continuity with the past for future generations, promoting the values of freedom and the creative pioneer spirit that have shaped the nation. The foundation envisions the conservation of Americana as a means to understand identity, celebrate America’s cultural places, and honor early American artisans' craftsmanship and creativity.
The Americana Foundation Grant program is guided by the principles of supporting projects that promote sustainable agriculture, conservation of natural resources, and the preservation of American heritage. Specifically, it aims to transform food systems in Michigan to focus on sustainable and ecologically sound methods, ensuring that all Michiganders are connected to a sustainable local food economy. The grant supports projects that connect Michigan farms to new markets, empower communities to shape their food systems, create opportunities for marginalized farmers and food businesses, and increase the resilience of the food system to climate change. Priority is given to initiatives that enhance access to healthy, locally produced food and support the prosperity and sustainability of agricultural producers.
The Foundation prioritizes nonprofit organizations based or operating in the state of Michigan.