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About MI Funding Hub
It’s no secret—grants can have a meaningful impact on the communities we live in.
MI Funding Hub is a free program to help your community track and apply for funding, get one-on-one technical assistance, and access tools for becoming more grant savvy. With support from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, MI Funding Hub is here to help. Get started today by CLICKING HERE for a consultation with our expert Helpdesk team or explore our grants database and other resources available on this site.
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Funding Resources
Our trove of resources will guide you on your funding journey from start to finish. You’ll find ARP, Infrastructure, and IRA guidance documents, toolkits, best practices, and more.
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Recent News
Biden-Harris Administration Supports Michigan with $129.1 Million
Michigan has received a grant of $129.1 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of the Inflation Reduction Act’s Climate Pollution Reduction...
Source: Travel and Tour World
Michigan leaders talk funding needs after federal infrastructure law expires in 2026
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Bloomfield Twp.) held a Commerce subcommittee field hearing in Lansing to gain insight into how a massive federal infrastructure spending bill...
Source: Michigan Advance
DOT Grants Available for Reconnecting Communities
The final round of $607M in grants under the Biden administration’s DOT pilot program to restore neighborhoods split by highways and other transportation infrastructure is...
Source: Smartcitiesdive
MIO Technical Assistance Center
The Michigan Infrastructure Office Technical Assistance Center (MIO TAC) announces the launch of the 2024 Application Window #4 for Technical Assistance which grants millions of...
Source: State of Michigan
Cash-strapped Michigan counties turn to Whitmer administration to reel in federal funds
Billions of dollars in federal infrastructure grants are up for grabs through President Joe Biden’s administration. And state officials are fighting to ensure they land...
Source: The 'Gander
Michigan County Awarding ARPA Funds for Infrastructure
Grand Traverse County received $18 million from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act. It has awarded $15 million — with more than a quarter...
Source: Government Technology
Keeping the tap running to renew Michigan’s water infrastructure
The City of Cheboygan’s wastewater treatment plant’s outdated 1970s technology, treatment processes, and equipment were to blame for numerous discharges of contaminated wastewater. But no...
Source: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Environmental Protection Agency awards $156 million to Michigan for Solar for All program
Michigan has received $156 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for a program to lower the costs of community and rooftop solar projects for...
Source: WLUC-TV6
Mapping a better future for broadband in Michigan
The Michigan High Speed Internet Office is mapping internet coverage as part of $1.59 billion Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program.
Source: Rural Innovation Exchange
Rail link upgrade expected to help northern Michigan businesses
Michigan has received $20.4 million from a federal grant to improve passenger and freight railroads around the state for the Manistee River Train Bridge replacement...
Source: Great Lakes Echo
Detroit Evening Report: State approves $65M to improve water infrastructure in several Michigan cities
Michigan is using $65M in federal Infrastructure Act funding for its MI Clean Water Plan grants. The goal of the program is to “help communities...
Source: Detroit Public Radio
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Helps Communities Prepare for Their Climate Futures
The National League of Cities provides some case studies of communities who have been using Infrastructure Act funding to address longstanding environmental issues and sustainability...
Source: National League of Cities
How to spend $10B: Stimulus funds bonuses, water, monthly checks in Michigan
Bridge Magazine looks at how Michigan communities are spending ARPA funding – everything from health and safety, home repair, clean energy and natural resource protection...
Source: Bridge Michigan
Unpacking the American Rescue Plan’s ‘revenue loss’ provision for local governments
The Brookings Institute reviews how large local governments have used ARPA dollars "over the past three years to foster an equitable economic recovery from COVID-19.”...
Source: Brookings Institution
City Leaders Celebrate Second Anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
1,100+ local governments across the country are utilizing direct federal investments to improve their communities.
Source: National League of Cities
Feds Hand Money to Cities for Safer Streets and Resilient Infrastructure
The Safe Streets and Roads for All program, which provides direct funding to cities to make street improvements, is accepting applications. Other grants for transportation...
Source: Governing
Biden-Harris Administration Supports Michigan with $129.1 Million
Michigan has received a grant of $129.1 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of the Inflation Reduction Act’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program to accelerate renewable energy throughout the state.
Source: Travel and Tour World
Michigan leaders talk funding needs after federal infrastructure law expires in 2026
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Bloomfield Twp.) held a Commerce subcommittee field hearing in Lansing to gain insight into how a massive federal infrastructure spending bill is implemented across Michigan.
Source: Michigan Advance
DOT Grants Available for Reconnecting Communities
The final round of $607M in grants under the Biden administration’s DOT pilot program to restore neighborhoods split by highways and other transportation infrastructure is now open and applications are due on September 30, 2024.
Source: Smartcitiesdive
MIO Technical Assistance Center
The Michigan Infrastructure Office Technical Assistance Center (MIO TAC) announces the launch of the 2024 Application Window #4 for Technical Assistance which grants millions of dollars for local infrastructure projects.
Source: State of Michigan
Cash-strapped Michigan counties turn to Whitmer administration to reel in federal funds
Billions of dollars in federal infrastructure grants are up for grabs through President Joe Biden’s administration. And state officials are fighting to ensure they land in Michigan.
Source: The 'Gander
Michigan County Awarding ARPA Funds for Infrastructure
Grand Traverse County received $18 million from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act. It has awarded $15 million — with more than a quarter of those funds going to infrastructure. Broadband is among the...
Source: Government Technology
Keeping the tap running to renew Michigan’s water infrastructure
The City of Cheboygan’s wastewater treatment plant’s outdated 1970s technology, treatment processes, and equipment were to blame for numerous discharges of contaminated wastewater. But no more . . . [their] new plant safeguards the Great...
Source: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Environmental Protection Agency awards $156 million to Michigan for Solar for All program
Michigan has received $156 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for a program to lower the costs of community and rooftop solar projects for low-income households.
Source: WLUC-TV6
Mapping a better future for broadband in Michigan
The Michigan High Speed Internet Office is mapping internet coverage as part of $1.59 billion Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program.
Source: Rural Innovation Exchange
Rail link upgrade expected to help northern Michigan businesses
Michigan has received $20.4 million from a federal grant to improve passenger and freight railroads around the state for the Manistee River Train Bridge replacement project. Project advocates have noted that this critical improvement will...
Source: Great Lakes Echo
Detroit Evening Report: State approves $65M to improve water infrastructure in several Michigan cities
Michigan is using $65M in federal Infrastructure Act funding for its MI Clean Water Plan grants. The goal of the program is to “help communities upgrade aging infrastructure, ensure healthy drinking water, and protect Michigan’s...
Source: Detroit Public Radio
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Helps Communities Prepare for Their Climate Futures
The National League of Cities provides some case studies of communities who have been using Infrastructure Act funding to address longstanding environmental issues and sustainability goals.
Source: National League of Cities
How to spend $10B: Stimulus funds bonuses, water, monthly checks in Michigan
Bridge Magazine looks at how Michigan communities are spending ARPA funding – everything from health and safety, home repair, clean energy and natural resource protection programs – to improve the well-being of their communities and...
Source: Bridge Michigan
Unpacking the American Rescue Plan’s ‘revenue loss’ provision for local governments
The Brookings Institute reviews how large local governments have used ARPA dollars "over the past three years to foster an equitable economic recovery from COVID-19.” The article details how much and in what ways local...
Source: Brookings Institution
City Leaders Celebrate Second Anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
1,100+ local governments across the country are utilizing direct federal investments to improve their communities.
Source: National League of Cities
Feds Hand Money to Cities for Safer Streets and Resilient Infrastructure
The Safe Streets and Roads for All program, which provides direct funding to cities to make street improvements, is accepting applications. Other grants for transportation infrastructure are open or opening soon as well.
Source: Governing
Funding Events
Webinars, conferences, and more to help you navigate funding opportunities.
Justice40 Cohorts Open for Registration
What is Justice 40 and is your community eligible to tap into its benefits? The Michigan Municipal League (MML) will be answering this and many other questions at the first Justice 40 Cohort session on May 30, 2024. This first session will provide a deep dive into Justice 40 and how to use the Climate and Environmental Justice Screening Tool to determine your community eligibility. There will be two sessions to follow that will address topics such as community partnerships, grant writing technical assistance, and more. All sessions are virtual.
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