The Trailblazer-in-Residence is a gateway to growth for innovators and changemakers. Designed for individuals with household incomes below a set cap, this scholarship offers a full year of membership, connecting recipients to a dynamic community and programming that supports both personal and professional development.

Applicant Requirements​

These criteria are designed to identify and support individuals who are not only committed to their own growth, but also contribute to the empowerment and development of historically excluded communities—particularly in Detroit and Southeast Michigan.

All applicants must:

  • Be a resident of Detroit or its surrounding areas.
  • Have an annual income of less than $75,000.
  • Have a clear connection to the community through their work, area of study, or involvement in local organizations or initiatives.
  • Demonstrate a need through factors associated with employment status, financial limitations, or transitional careers.

SUPPORT BASBLUE IN 2025

Since we opened our doors in 2021, BasBlue has helped over 700 women and non-binary individuals each year overcome gender-based inequities, find support, develop professionally, and find a place to belong–and our future is bright.

In 2025, we’re designing experiences that amplify women and non-binary leaders’ potential, and we can’t do it without your help.

Will you make a tax-deductible donation to help BasBlue strengthen our impact?

Ways to Give

The support you give today will have a transformational impact on the lives, voice and vision of our community by not only showing them what is possible, but giving them the tools to get there. The generous contributions of individuals, corporations, and foundations are essential to our ability to fulfill our mission and serve our community.

To learn more about ways to support BasBlue, please contact our Director, Maria Baker at maria@basblueus.com

BasBlue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, EIN 85-4027726. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law for the year in which they were made.

Give Online

BasBlue gratefully accepts electronic donations through American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.

Give by Mail

Please make checks payable to BasBlue Inc. and indicate in your selected sponsorship level in the check’s memo and field.

The BasBlue Foundation
110 E Ferry St
Detroit, MI 48202