MEDC announces downtown infrastructure grants for Michigan communities

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of $4,472,531 in Downtown Infrastructure Grant (DIG) program funds to nine Michigan communities for public infrastructure improvements.

LANSING– The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of $4,472,531 in Downtown Infrastructure Grant (DIG) program funds to nine Michigan communities for public infrastructure improvements. 

“Improving our downtowns will help ensure the continued vitality of communities and strengthen our ability to attract and retain young professionals and small businesses,” said Gov. Rick Snyder. 

The communities will provide a total of $3,353,464 in matching funds. All of the projects are located in traditional downtowns, will be completed within one year and will incorporate innovative design elements. 

The communities chosen for awards today are City of Croswell, City of Grand Haven, City of Hart, City of Imlay City, City of Iron River, City of South Haven, City of Tawas City, Village of Fowlerville and Village of Lyons. 

“The DIG program is an important resource that helps communities promote new business development and job creation,” said MEDC President and CEO Michael A. Finney. “We are pleased to work with city officials to make these projects a reality.” 

DIG, a Community Development Block Grant program, provides public infrastructure improvement funding to projects located in a traditional downtown. The program is intended for Michigan non-entitlement communities – specifically low to moderate income communities that do not receive funding directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Projects must benefit the entire community to be eligible for the funding. 

The MEDC Community Assistance Team members, along with state legislators, will be holding check presentations today in each of the respective communities. 

The MEDC markets the state with a focus on business, talent, jobs, community vitality and helping to grow the economy. For more on MEDC and its initiatives, visit: www.michiganbusiness.org. 

 

Location	Grant amount	Description	Matching funds
City of Croswell	$253,000	Streetscape improvements	$105,875
City of Grand Haven	$711,449	Washington Avenue linkage project	$237,150
City of Hart	$294,000	Streetscape and parking improvements	$196,000
City of Imlay City	$479,500	Streetlights and parking improvements	$204,500
City of Iron River	$559,000	Street improvements	$245,000
City of South Haven	$750,000	Street improvements	$1,644,839
City of Tawas City	$368,682	Parking and walkway improvements	$100,000
Village of Fowlerville	$449,500	Streetscape improvements	$449,500
Village of Lyons	$607,400	Street and parking improvements	$170,600
TOTAL	$4,472,531		$3,353,464

 

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