Michigan earmarks for fiscal year 2025. See which lawmakers sponsored, and why

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Grants

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-35))

Justification: Expanding access to free tax preparation programs is critically important to the financial stability of Michigan's low and moderate-income households. Free tax preparation services, like Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE), are uniquely positioned to help Michigan taxpayers claim every credit they've earned. Unfortunately, most of those eligible can't access services due to low organizational capacity and geographic gaps. Through this project, CEDAM will expand the state's free tax preparation capacity by expanding existing programs, empowering new local program development, and coordinating statewide efforts.

Small Talk Program

Amount, sponsor: $1,500,000 (Rep. Kara Hope (D-74))

Justification: We provide mental health therapy services, forensic interviews, advocacy, and prevention education to the community at no cost. With 1 in 10 children being victims of abuse before their 18th birthday, it is essential that these services are accessible to all children in need. Combating child abuse is a public health crisis that requires a trauma-informed, multidisciplinary approach. We work with local law enforcement, MDHHS, prosecutors, and medical professionals to support children and families throughout the investigation and healing process. These funds will help us provide services by growing and maintain staffing and securing a permanent location, resulting in cost savings that can be reinvested into direct services in the future.

Building 21 Teen Center

Amount, sponsor: $320,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21))

Justification: Centrally located in Ingham County around a population between 112,000 and 113,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census. Building Twentyone's (B21) programs serve a wide range of individuals and students grades 6th - 12th and a variety of online or private educational options. Funds appropriated in part 1 for community enhancement grants, $320,000.00 shall support the construction of a facility that will provide safe and supportive space for students and allow B21 the space and programming variety to expand into families and children of all ages 6-65, race, and gender. This also will also provide the proper support to expand our after-school enrichment, youth driven program opportunities according to our 6 Program Pillars: Personal Development, Healthy Living, Education, Creative Arts, Community, and Life Skills.

LMTS Community Center

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21))

Justification: LMTS is a pantry of choice whose mission is to empower individuals and families facing food insecurity by providing access to nutritious food options and essential resources in a dignified and supportive environment. We aim to cultivate a sense of agency and choice, recognizing that each person's needs and preferences are unique. Through our Pantry of Choice, we strive to not only alleviate hunger but also promote self-sufficiency and well-being. Our pantry is more than just a place to receive food—it is a place of hope, resilience, and transformation. By addressing the root causes of food insecurity and supporting individuals on their journey towards stability and self-sufficiency, we envision a community where hunger is eradicated. We plan to feed those in Ingham County and surrounding areas by providing food weekly and through Fresh Food Friday. In addition we plan to purchase a refrigerated truck to distribute food to low income and rural areas. We want to purchase if possible a house to provide emergency shelter for those are struggling, evicted or escaping an abusive situation. We want to expand the capacity in which we serve our guest by purchasing commercial coolers and renovating our current space. In addition, we want to hire some staff to help with marketing, analytics and coordination of our programs.

First Presbyterian Church of Lansing

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21))

Justification: First Presbyterian Church of Lansing serves the local community and greater Lansing by providing space and services. On a continuing basis, the Church provides space for: Justice League of Greater Lansing, Greater Lansing Food Pantry/First Presbyterian Church, Northwest Initiative, and the Global Institute of Lansing. Space is also utilized by other Community partners on an as-needed basis including: yoga classes, AARP tax preparation, Lansing' Children's choir, Lansing Area Quilters, Mid-Michigan Photography Club, Lansing Symphony, MADD Camp, Open Spot Theater, piano recitals and other concerts that are open to the public. This Community Center grant will provided ADA access to the building; remodel the kitchen to facilitate an incubator; add sustainable infrastructure in the form of solar panels; and, provide update building security for all uses.

Lansing Schools Infrastructure

Amount, sponsor: $2,500,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21))

Justification: As part of the appropriations detailed in Section 1050a(5) for community enhancement grants, $2,500,000 has been allocated to support the development and improvement of school infrastructure in a designated school district. This grant specifically targets a district within a city with a population ranging from 112,000 to 113,000, as defined by the most recent federal decennial census. These funds will be utilized to support critical upgrades to Everett High School 3900 Stabler, Lansing MI 48910, including, but not limited to the Track, enhancing the school's athletic infrastructure, providing students, staff, and community members with a modern, safe, and accessible facility, and facility upgrades to modernize the Everett campus. The planned improvements to the campus will not only serve the school's programs but will also create a versatile space for physical education, community events, and overall student wellness. This investment in Everett High School is a commitment to fostering a healthier, more active school environment and supporting long-term growth in both athletic and community engagement. The enhanced facility will serve as a central hub for school and community activities, creating lasting benefits for years to come.

Holt Schools Feasibility Study

Amount, sponsor: $150,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21), Rep. Kara Hope (D-74))

Justification: Summary: Holt Public Schools has been facing declining enrollment over the past 10-years. In 2003, the district served nearly 6000 students. Today, Holt Public serves 4750 students. As such, starting in the fall of 2025, the district will have one extra building and would like to conduct a feasibility study to help determine the future of the historic Hope Middle School. Background: In 2018, in preparation for a potential ballot initiative, Holt Public partnered with Granger Construction to convene an Infrastructure Study. Information from the Infrastructure study coupled with declining enrollment helped guide the scope in the 2021 Bond Proposal. In short, the district determined that the improvements needed at Hope Middle School were extraordinary and may cost more than starting over. After careful consideration, the district determined that by renovating our other school buildings and reconfiguring our grade levels, the district could eliminate one building. To be fiscally responsible and prior to the potential razing of Hope Middle School, our learning community seeks to conduct a feasibility study of Hope Middle School to determine the following: a. Is it feasible to selectively demolish portions of the building and save the gyms and entry-way for the Townships recreational use? In doing so, what are the costs associated with selective demolition, required changes or necessary modifications to accomplish this, what are the likely programming, and ongoing maintenance and operations costs associated with this option? b. If determined that the building should not be saved, what is the opportunity for private redevelopment? Is there an option that could leverage private redevelopment that could support the desired public use or reuse? What is the potential value of the property? Could single-family homes, townhouses, or apartments be placed on the parcel? What would make the most financial sense for a future developer if the feasibility study determined the building is not worth saving? c. With the community in mind, what would the cost be to construct a new gym/recreation center on the property? Could private redevelopment help sustain the construction or ongoing operational costs associated with maintaining a community use on this property? Project Team: Holt Public Schools, Owner Moore Trosper, General Contractor GMB, Architect & Engineering

Potter Park Zoo

Amount, sponsor: $10,000,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21), Rep. Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Rep. Kara Hope (D-74))

Justification: From the funds appropriated in part 1 for community enhancement grants, $10,000,000.00 shall be awarded to a zoo located in a city with a population between 112,000 and 113,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census to support infrastructure improvements. The funds for this project will be used to renovate the Feline & Primate building that was built in 1930. This renovation will include updating all infrastructure, building a new cat holding area, renovating the current cat and primate exhibits and creating accessible and engaging public viewing areas. The project will bring the current building in line with modern zoological practices meeting the standards of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, provide guests with learning opportunities and improve animal well-being for all species housed in this space.

Lansing Lugnuts Infrastructure Improvements

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21))

Justification: The purpose of this project was to ensure that Jackson Field is in full compliance with Major League Baseball facility standards. The field renovation project included an all new playing surface, upgraded drainage capabilities, enhanced irrigation, a new netting system to span from the end of the dugout to the foul poles for fan safety, and new padding around the interior of the playing surface for player safety.

Plaza Roosevelt Park Improvements

Amount, sponsor: $5,000,000 (Rep. John Fitzgerald (D-83))

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Grand Rapids Civic Theater sidewalk reconstruction

Amount, sponsor: $527,000 (Rep. Carol Glanville (D-84))

Justification: The City of Grand Rapids' population is 198,917 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Decenniel Census). The Civic Theatre Areaway Abandonment/Sidewalk project will redevelop sidewalk adjacent to the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, including but not limited to areaway abandonment, private utility work, sidewalk construction, snowmelt system, and/or landscaping. The City will enter into an agreement with the Civic Theatre for improvements. The work will be coordinated with a street reconstruction project managed by MDOT.

Wyoming Veterans Park Improvements

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Rep. John Fitzgerald (D-83))

Justification: This award is for the City of Wyoming’s Veterans Park that is headquartered in Kent County with a population of 659,000. The award will be used to fund professional services and hard costs related to enhancements of the veteran's park.

NAYA

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-29))

Justification: NAVA BHHS mission is to continue working to serve and empower underserved communities in Michigan, and the Vemini Arab community in particular. Our behavioral health and social services are designed to uplift all underserved communities in the areas we have established offices, with no preferences religion ethnicity or culture. NAVA BHHS's one stop shop focuses on new arrival immigrants to enable them to adjust to the new environment in Michigan and the United States.

GRABB

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-29))

Justification: The public purpose of this project is to foster economic equity and business development in historically underinvested neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, aligning with the grant's objective under PA 121 of 2024. District 2012 will serve as a cornerstone for entrepreneurship and innovation, specifically targeting disadvantaged and minority entrepreneurs. By offering over 4,000 square feet of incubation space, affordable coworking, and access to educational and mentoring resources, the initiative will directly support economic growth and job creation in Southtown, an area within a federally designated Opportunity Zone. The project’s focus on creating wealth and sustainable business districts within predominantly SEDI neighborhoods ensures alignment with the grant's goal to support economic mobility. Its unique approach integrates community stakeholders to promote capital investment and inclusive development, directly addressing systemic barriers while generating long-term economic benefits for local residents and businesses.

Downtown Boxing Gym (Detroit)

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-3))

Justification: These funds will support Downtown Boxing Gym’s provision of free out-of-school time programming and support to program alumni, students, and families, including the expansion of Downtown Boxing Gym’s Detroit campus.

Hazel Park Library Infrastructure

Amount, sponsor: $200,000 (Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-3), Rep. Mike McFall (D-8))

Justification: The Michigan Elevator Division adopted codebook A17 in the spring of 2024, which requires every Michigan elevator to have four (4) new safety devices. As the Hazel Park District Library's elevator is original to the building, circa 1969, it is too old to retrofit the new safety equipment. The library operates on a small budget and cannot afford to replace the elevator. We must have an elevator to remain in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Berston Fieldhouse Infrastructure

Amount, sponsor: $3,000,000 (Sen. John Cherry (D-27))

Justification: Berston has a rich and historical legacy of being a unique place for individual and community enrichment through education, athletics, the arts, and community service. This project will allow Friends of Berston to continue cultivating this legacy through a renovation and expansion of Berston Fieldhouse that will transform it into a state-of-the-art recreational facility that will offer amenities such as new basketball courts, sports fields, an elevated track, boxing gym, dance studios, a bike room, locker rooms, an art and music room, and dedicated office, meeting and events spaces. There will also be new outdoor basketball and pickleball courts, a softball diamond, and a football, soccer, and lacrosse fields; in addition to an amphitheater, splashpad and children’s playground.

Sylvester Broome EV

Amount, sponsor: $250,000 (Sen. John Cherry (D-27))

Justification: In the heart of Flint, Michigan, our mission at Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village (SBEV) is to cultivate the seeds of leadership within the youth of our community in order to build a just and equitable city. Since 2015, SBEV has been dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders. At SBEV, our programming focuses on three key areas: academics, arts, and athletics. Through these paths we look to support the work being done during the school day to ensure our youth achieve academically, but also provide activities and resources that are currently unavailable or under funded within the school system. We provide programming in an underserved community during critical hours of the day when youth are out of school, but parents and caregivers are still working. Our programming takes place 38 weeks per year, with additional programming taking place for events and camps. With youth engaged in programming 4 days a week, we work to ensure they are not only working on their academic goals, but also strengthening their socioemotional skills, relationships with their peers, and finding positive outlets for their energy and passion. We have found through surveying and pre and post testing, that students that regularly attend SBEV, increase their academic performance, better manage their behavioral conduct, and have an overall better feeling of their self worth and self confidence. With additional support, we can ensure our students continue to work towards being thriving youth that turn into thriving adults in our community.

Communities First (Marian Hall)

Amount, sponsor: $1,500,000 (Sen. John Cherry (D-27))

Justification: This development would add a total of 133 new units of quality housing to Downtown Flint, with the vast majority being affordable units reserved for those making less than 80% of our Area Median Income, with many units set aside for those making less than 30% of the Area Median Income. Also, the development will add new commercial space for Flint entrepreneurs, affordable housing for local residents, and greatly increase foot traffic and the downtown population, benefiting adjacent businesses throughout its development footprint.

St. Luke Community Center

Amount, sponsor: $3,000,000 (No sponsor identified)

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Taylor Historical Society

Amount, sponsor: $100,000 (Sen. Erika Geiss (D-1))

Justification: The preservation project for the log cabin is to provide further cultural and economic enrichment to Taylor, and downriver as a whole.

City of Ecorse Park Improvements

Amount, sponsor: $200,000 (Sen. Erika Geiss (D-1))

Justification: The purpose of the project is to purchase new playground equipment for park/playground improvements at Dingell Park. The playground equipment will service the residents of the City of Ecorse and others visiting the riverside park.

City of Algonac Community Infrastructure Improvements

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-12))

Justification: Renovations to the existing community outdoor swimming pool. The original 178,000-gallon pool, built in 1957, has served as a community icon for 65 years but was closed during COVID due to the need for extensive renovations. This was the only outdoor pool in southern St. Clair County. The pool serves not only Algonac residents, but also residents from Clay Township, Ira Township and Marine City. The Bridge to Bay Bicycle Trail also makes the pool accessible to Algonac State Park visitors.

Mount Clemens Downtown Redevelopment

Amount, sponsor: $2,500,000 (Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-12))

Justification: The project will allow the purchase and demolition of a condemned hotel that was a source of blight, drugs, and crime for many years. In its place a new 120-unit market rate apartment structure will be constructed within walking distance of the city of Mount Clemens Downtown District. This project will eliminate a long-time burden to the community, provide safe affordable housing, and help boost the economic stability of the historic downtown area.

Ecumenical Senior Center

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Sean McCann (D-19), Rep. Julie Rogers (D-41))

Justification: The Ecumenical Senior Center will construct a new facility to improve and enhance the programs and services provided to low income seniors living in Kalamazoo Michigan. The new building will be built on our existing location at 702 N. Burdick Street and the current building will be demolished. The new facility will increase our program space by more than 3 times and will consist of two stories (8,000 sq. ft), for a total of 16,000 Sq, Ft. The facility will include large open spaces that can accommodate up to 200 people for a sit down meal as well as being able to close off the larger area with moveable walls to accommodate smaller groups and activities. The site will have a full commercial kitchen, elevator, accessible restrooms, offices, fitness/wellness center and community offices.

Eastside Soup Kitchen (Saginaw)

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-35), Rep. Amos O'Neal (D-94))

Justification: The Hunger Solution Center has been the home for Hidden Harvest & the East Side Soup Kitchen for the past twenty years, enabling both organizations to work together in fulfilling their missions to reduce food insecurity in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Your support is for an $8.8 million expansion project that will position these organizations to meet current volume demands safely & efficiently, while providing opportunities to grow. The project doubles the square footage, improves traffic flows for trucks & take-out meals, triples capacity for refrigeration & freezer storage, provides a loading dock for semi-trucks & doubles the meal preparation area including new kitchen equipment. With your financial support, we will continue to address food insecurity & be a source of hope & help for many years to come.

Northfield township park development

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Sen. Sue Shink (D-14))

Justification: Northfield Township's shoreline park is a community asset that has potential to enhance the environmental, social, and economic vitality of the project site, the Township, and surrounding communities. The vision for the project is to respond to the existing wetlands on-site, formulating a plan that restores the shoreline to a more natural state that provides ecological niches while also allowing for human interaction with the water. Additional active and passive spaces are also being developed, including a boardwalk and fishing pier, a universally accessible kayak launch site, seating and open lawn space for recreation, movie-viewing, and other use opportunities. The kayak launch will be removable, allowing for access to the lake during winter months for ice-fishing. Providing an official crosswalk with a rapid flashing beacon will enhance safety and

MI Minority Supplier Developer

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21))

Justification: Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) is seeking financial support in the FY 2024- 2025 budget to help underwrite small business growth programming. The public purpose of this grant request is to help MMSDC with the resources necessary to provide technical assistance, business advocacy, training, and other programming to small business run by women and entrepreneurs of color. These investments will help these businesses compete in the marketplace and grow strategically. Furthermore, this grant promotes the added benefits of job creation, workforce training and development, growth of the local tax base and strategic investments to bolster local economies. As a non-profit committed to facilitating economic growth, MMSDC has a proven track record of serving businesses owned by Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individuals (SEDI) with financial literacy, transitional growth strategies, and workforce development resources. Through access to capital, as well as strategic connections that create access to contracts, MMSDC enables SEDI- and minority-owned businesses to grow their operations, hire more employees, and create wealth in their respective communities. MMSDC’s services also enable corporations to employ innovative, efficient and effective small businesses in Michigan to fill their current and future supply chain needs. ...

Detroit Rescue Mission

Amount, sponsor: $1,500,000 (Rep. Tyrone Carter (D-1))

Justification: Sec. 1050b-(3) "From the funds appropriated in part 1 for community enhancement grants, $1 ,500,000.00 shall be awarded to a nonprofit organization located in a city with a population greater than 600,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census to support transportation services during severe weather events and nontraditional hours." DRMM will purchase (2) 15-passenger mobile van units to transport potential clients to our 24-hour Intake Center. Outreach staff will be trained and deployed to various locations to provide basic intake and stabilization services for homeless individuals and others needing SUD treatment or mental health support. These services will be available on a 24-hour, 365 day basis to Detroit residents.

100k ideas

Amount, sponsor: $1,500,000 (Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-14), Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-6))

Justification: 100K Ideas operates a microbusiness resource center designed to support Flint and Genesee County businesses as they scale their operations. In addition to being a co-working space, the project also includes a consignment style retail shop for vendors in need of a physical location to sell their products. This project will be expanding to include support for additional microbusiness resource providers in the area, increasing the access to services that are vital to a scaling business' success.

YMCA State Alliance

Amount, sponsor: $3,500,000 (Rep. Will Snyder (D-87))

Justification: The funding will be directed to 26 Michigan YMCAs Associations to support programming for children and seniors.

Council of Women in Technology

Amount, sponsor: $250,000 (Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-13))

Justification: MCWT' s K-12 programs are designed to spark interest and develop skills in technology for girls at an early age, fostering a future generation of female tech leaders. These initiatives include interactive events like Girls Rock IT, where girls can explore coding, cybersecurity, and other IT careers through hands-on experiences. The GET-IT (Girls Exploring Together Information Technology) program brings technology clubs into schools, empowering girls to collaborate on tech projects and build leadership skills. Additionally, competitions like Girls Hack IT and the Cyber Challenge offer students opportunities to engage in coding challenges, cybersecurity tasks, and problem-solving scenarios, all while gaining confidence in their technical abilities. MCWT also hosts workshops and summits that not only teach technical skills but also offer mentorship and career guidance. Through these initiatives, MCWT aims to reduce the gender gap in ...

Downriver Community Conference

Amount, sponsor: $6,500,000 (Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D-4))

Justification: This funding is for infrastructure improvements and expansion of services at a new Downriver Community Conference headquarters. Funding will also provide small business grants.

Family Learning Institute

Amount, sponsor: $150,000 (Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-15))

Justification: This funding will support the early literacy pilot program's approach to individualized literacy education to help struggling readers. The pilot will expand free tutoring to students between 2nd and 5th grade in Washtenaw County. The tutoring programs includes individualized lesson plans for each student based on testing.

Inkster Community Center

Amount, sponsor: $900,000 (Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-5))

Justification: The $900,000 allocated to the City of Inkster will be used to repair the roof at Booker T. Dozier Community Center. Once the state allocated award agreement is received, the City will explore the bidding process to acquire a contractor to complete the new roof installation.

Canton Township Municipal Building

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-5))

Justification: The public purpose of this project is the improvement of the Sheldon School Building. Section 1050b (12) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for community enhancement grants, $1,000,000.00 shall be awarded to a charter township with a population between 98,000 and 99,000 in a county with a population greater than 1,700,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census to support municipal building improvements. Canton Township's population from the 2020 census is 98,659. Canton Township is located in Wayne County. According to the 2020 Census, the population of Wayne County is 1,793,561.

City of Jackson Downtown Development Project

Amount, sponsor: $4,500,000 (Sen. Sue Shink (D-14))

Justification: Provides the City of Jackson with the ability to work with partnering public and private agencies to develop the site of the Hayes Hotel and improve economic development and housing in Jackson.

Residents in Action non-profit

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Sue Shink (D-14))

Justification: Backbone infrastructure for Residents in Action, Inc, to meet objectives of our mission, vision , values to also include funding for the acquisition, renovations, use, and development of a resident led community center and funding for projects, programs, events, activities, supports and services to assist the neighborhood and community residents, and to service the under served and those who have historically experienced inequity (i.e. those living in poverty, minorities, homeless, disconnected youth, seniors, etc.). For example, we provide basic needs and personal items, support moms, babies and families with baby formula, diapers, etc, offer extracurricular activities to bring the community together, like gardening, canning, beekeeping, we shelter and feed the homeless, assist with navigation to connect people to local social help agencies and resources, we promote education and awareness about different important topics in the community, we provide spaces to elevate community voice, bridge gaps between residents and the professional community, we support entrepreneurial efforts and as residents we brainstorm ideas, plan and then execute the strategies we develop to address emerging issues in the community, etc. We partner and collaborate whenever we can with individuals, grass-root groups, businesses, non-profits, organizations and agencies.

Durand Union Station, Inc

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Sam Singh (D-28))

Justification: To provide for pedestrian access to historic Durand Union Station from the downtown business district.

City of Warren Park and Recreation Improvements

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Paul Wojno (D-10), Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-14), Rep. Nate Shannon (D-58))

Justification: The public purpose of the grant is support park and recreational facility improvements. The specific uses of the allocation are for improvements at the following Warren City parks - Jaycee Park 11371 Timken - Altermatt Park, 4811 Toepfer- Rentz Park, 12000 Herbert Avenue and Veterans Memorial Park, 27400 Campbell Rd. Improvements at Jaycee, Altermatt and Rentz include the replacement of aging facilities with ADA compliant play structures, walking paths, benches, landscaping and other enhancements. At Veterans Memorial Park it is planned to add to ongoing improvements funded by a 2023 state grant, including construction of basketball court facilities.

Arts & Scraps

Amount, sponsor: $150,000 (Rep. Veronica Paiz (D-11), Sen. Paul Wojno (D-10))

Justification: This funding will be utilized to create a free "third space" for families to gather and utilize creative reuse materials. The community building and social emotional needs being met are the true goals. Studies show that students who experience such spaces also succeed academically. These funds will also complete necessary renovations and supply staffing, supplies and space for families. We want our space to be welcoming for all and feel like a warm, educational space for children. Last, these funds will supply creative STEM classes in 6 public spaces across the region (including but not limited to libraries, community centers and partner organizations). Students will receive STEM education through creativity and design, utilizing our recycled materials. Our outcomes for students are improved problem solving, critical thinking, communication and team building skills.

GABA

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Erika Geiss (D-1))

Justification: The GABA Marketplace Center is a new warehouse/distribution and trade hub facility located in Detroit, Michigan. The company is owned and operated by the Global African Business Association. The warehouse will specialize in storing products for various international products for businesses located within a 350-mile radius of Detroit, Michigan. We aim to be the most dependable warehouse chain in the local area that can be trusted to store and secure any kind of product.

West Michigan Teacher Collaborative

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-29))

Justification: The West Michigan Teacher Collaborative is an initiative led by Kent, Muskegon, and Ottawa ISDs, the local districts within them, and in partnership with Grand Valley State University to recruit and train the next generation of excellent teachers for West Michigan. This funding will allow us to continue to recruit candidates without a bachelors degree and allow them a no cost pathway into the teaching profession. We aim to lower the bureaucratic and financial barriers that prevent individuals from entering the profession, while simultaneously raising expectations for high quality educator preparation.

Anchor Bay School (Early Childhood Center)

Amount, sponsor: $750,000 (Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-12))

Justification: To provide additional funding to support the renovation and construction of an early childhood learning center for Anchor Bay School District and the community it serves.

Grand Rapids Public Museum

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Kristian Grant (D-82), Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-29))

Justification: The Community Archives and Research Center (CARC) is a three-story. 109,163 square foot secure, climate-controlled facility used for collections storage by the Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM), the Grand Rapids City Clerk, and the Kent County Clerk. The project will complete two levels of unfinished space within the Museum’s portion of the CARC facility. It will create a two-story main entrance to the CARC with a reception area, kitchen, meeting space, artifact labs, and restrooms on two levels, all with easy access to adjacent collections storage (for a total of 5,182 square feet of new community space). The project will benefit K-12 schools, postsecondary students, teachers, colleges, and researchers. The space will be available for training, teaching, research, meetings, and events.

Muskegon Public Access Point

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Jon Bumstead (R-32))

Justification: These funds will support a new public recreation access site on a peninsula in Muskegon Lake. This access point will allow residents and visitors to fish, walk, bike and enjoy other recreational activities along the shoreline of Muskegon Lake off W. Western Ave. in the city of Muskegon. Sec. 1050b (23) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for community enhancement grants, $1,000,000.00 shall be awarded to a city with a population greater than 38,000 in a county with a population between 175,000 and 176,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census to support a public access point, recreational area.

Indoor Sports Facility (Shelby Township)

Amount, sponsor: $2,500,000 (Sen. Jon Bumstead (R-32))

Justification: The enclosed community and sports facility will allow Oceana County residents and residents outside of our County to enjoy sports or public activities inside, out of the elements, especially during the winter months or during inclimate weather days. The facility will be fully accessable for all abilities and exceeds ADA guidelines.

Mackinac Island Land Acquisition

Amount, sponsor: $3,200,000 (Sen. Jon Bumstead (R-32))

Justification: The 16-acre parcel, known as the “Miller Property,” is located on Stonecliffe Road and is contiguous to Mackinac Island State Park property. This undeveloped parcel includes a mix of mature hardwood and conifer trees with majestic views of the Straits of Mackinac and frontage adjacent to the shore road. In addition, it will provide direct public access to Sunset Rock, a significant geological feature in the park. Access is currently via an unmarked easement through private property. The improved trail through the Miller Property would allow for a fully accessible, marked, and interpreted nature trail. The viewing platform at Sunset Rock will also be upgraded and made accessible. Additional interpretive displays will be added here. Sec. 1050c. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for community enhancement grants, $3,200,000.00 shall be awarded to the Mackinac Island state park commission to support the purchase of a 16-acre parcel.

West Michigan Sport Complex

Amount, sponsor: $3,000,000 (Sen. Mark Huizenga (R-30))

Justification: The project goal is to elevate West Michigan as a sports tourism destination and generate an annual economic impact of nearly $2 million from direct visitor spending annually. This project will make the region more equitable and inclusive when it comes to sports and recreation.

Van Andel Institute

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Mark Huizenga (R-30))

Justification: Building on the example of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) has implemented a strategic program to attract exceptional, world-class scientists to West Michigan in emerging areas of high-priority science. This approach is consistent with our goal of continuing to create critical scientific mass by bolstering our established areas of strength and moving strategically into related disciplines that have the potential to significantly impact human health. The cornerstone of this initiative is spurring innovation in the areas of cancer epigenetics, neurodegenerative disease, metabolism/nutrition, and structural biology research that supports translation to the clinic. SYNOPSIS Consistent with VARI’s Strategic Plan, we continue to build an exceptional scientific team and attract world-class talent and operations to West Michigan. These efforts were strongly supported by catalytic funding from the State of Michigan, internal support from VARI, and federal peer-reviewed research grants. In order to bolster priority programs and interdisciplinary collaborative research, VARI proposes leveraging recently appropriated (FY2025) State of Michigan funding to fulfill one critical, specific aim directly related to the primary growth initiative in the Strategic Plan. AIM 1: Continually improve our science-centered culture as an attractor for top talent VARI’s Strategic Plan centers on growing our reputation as an Institute. This goal will directly result from our research success. We believe the time is right to further build our individual lab and programmatic achievements to support our goal of enhancing the global reputation of our Institute overall. We want to be known as an organization that uniquely supports our researchers to perform exceptional research that leads to next-generation discoveries. The strategic plan will achieve success through an acute focus on our strategic goal, recruitment and retention of excellent faculty and staff, dedication of resources and leveraging of our differentiators. In parallel with our basic research, VARI’s clinical collaborations in cancer and Parkinson’s disease utilize a translational approach to move promising therapies from the lab to the clinic. The aforementioned research will continue to grow Michigan’s knowledge-based economy and continue to attract out-of-state research investments, intellectual collaborations, and world-class investigators and staff, while also making significant strides in scientific research aimed at providing life-changing results for patients. SCIENTIFIC FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS FY2025 funds will support the acquisition and installation of a Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscope (FIB-SEM). The FIB-SEM is a state-of-the-art electron microscope system that provides streamlined and enhanced preparation of samples for cryo-tomography. The FIB-SEM will enable our scientists to prepare brain tissue samples to see fibers related to diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer's at atomic detail, aiding in the development of better treatments and see the internal “skeleton” inside neurons that supports and maintains the connections of the brain. BUDGET Funding will support Scientific Facility Improvements: Direct costs: $1,000,0001:1 match through internal and external sources of funding As also described above, funds will be used for costs associated with the acquisition, installation and infrastructure improvements of/related to the FIB-SEM. JOB CREATION Funding from the State supports innovative research in Michigan aimed at impacting human health. The investigators making use of enhanced scientific facilities will apply for peer-reviewed, federally funded grants (such as National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation and Department of Defense awards). In addition to positive impacts on human health, we estimate that additional sponsored funding is capable of supporting a combination of core technologies and infrastructure and facilities improvements to support laboratory growth. The new jobs would include postdoctoral fellows, bioinformaticians, research scientists, graduate students, and other lab and core technologies staff. LOOKING FORWARD State of Michigan funds will be used to strengthen collaborations and research into diseases that afflict millions of people with the purpose of improving human health and enhancing the lives of current and future generations. The funds will be leveraged to develop additional research collaborations in and outside of Michigan and to obtain additional funding from federal grants, private, non-profit and organizational grants, and private contributions.

Hillsdale Hospital

Amount, sponsor: $3,500,000 (No sponsor identified)

Justification: The purpose of this project grant funding is to provide for rural healthcare sustainability through the acquisition and upgrade of healthcare technology, updates to healthcare facilities physical infrastructure, improvement in patient and staff safety through medical grade equipment acquisition and AI fall prevention technology, expanding patient care areas for delivering medical services for patient infusion treatments, and outpatient primary and specialty care treatment location expansion and construction for better coordinated patient care access.

Rochester Community House

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Sen. Michael Webber (R-9))

Justification: The Rochester Community House project aligns with the objectives of PA 121 of 2024, which supports local initiatives to enhance public spaces, infrastructure, and services. The expansion will create an inclusive space for education, social, and recreational activities, addressing community needs exacerbated by the pandemic. The project also improves public health and safety through modernized infrastructure and strengthens community engagement through cultural and recreational programs, benefiting a wide range of residents.

Jimmy John's Field (Utica)

Amount, sponsor: $1,500,000 (Sen. Michael Webber (R-9))

Justification: The purpose of the project is to conduct capital and security improvements to the minor league baseball stadium located at 7171 Auburn Road, Utica Michigan 48317 that will help to maintain the facility as a major community asset site for affordable family entertainment as well as local youth and high school baseball, graduation ceremonies, use as a site for non-profit fundraisers such as charity walks and 5k races, etc. in Macomb County, with the improvements to include: Construction Improvements: construction and installation of a sustainable synthetic turf athletic field surface; Equipment Improvements: addition of new security equipment including metal detectors, an upgraded security camera system, and an upgraded access control system to access the facility; building Maintenance & Repair: maintenance and repair to ...

Troy Fire Ladder Truck

Amount, sponsor: $1,900,000 (Sen. Michael Webber (R-9))

Justification: The City of Troy is focused on ensuring our Public Safety employees are properly equipped to best serve our residents. Funding will be used to purchase a fire ladder truck which will allow for the department to respond to emergencies in a more prepared and timely manner.

Isabella County/Mt Pleasant Road Projects

Amount, sponsor: $0 (No sponsor identified)

Justification:

2 road projects Mt. Pleasant

Amount, sponsor: $1,184,000 (Sen. Roger Hauck (R-34))

Justification: Road rehabilitation and resurfacing project on Littlefield Road (Coleman Rd to Stevenson Lake Rd) in Gilmore Township, located in a county with a population between 64,000 and 65,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census.

1 road project

Amount, sponsor: $816,000 (Sen. Roger Hauck (R-34))

Justification: Road rehabilitation and resurfacing project on Chippewa Road North of M20 in Chippewa Township, located in a county with a population between 64,000 and 65,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census.

The New Foster Care

Amount, sponsor: $1,900,000 (Sen. Michael Webber (R-9))

Justification: The purpose of the project is to provide wraparound supports including the development of housing to change the trajectory of the lives of youth in and aging out of foster care, expanding TNFC s Bridge program, and supporting the kinship connection pilot. This project directly tracks the language and purpose of the language authorizing the grant in PA 121 2024 which states in pertinent part that this funding is to: "expand a dynamic direct service program for youth with experience in foster care, known as The Bridge, and kinship connections pilot.

Gogebic Labor and Delivery Hospital - Ironwood

Amount, sponsor: $1,200,000 (Sen. Ed McBroom (R-38))

Justification: The purpose of this funding is to help subsidize the costs of providing temporary physician, registered nurses and training costs while a model for the access to prenatal, birthing, and postpartum services is developed for residents in the Western Upper Peninsula.

Fish Pass

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Betsy Coffia (D-103), Sen. John Damoose (R-37))

Justification: The purpose of FishPass is to replace the deteriorating Union Street Dam in Traverse City, MI with an enhanced dam structure and surrounding infrastructure that maintains a barrier to invasive species, allows for selective passage of desired fish species, improves hydraulic conveyance, and facilitates globally significant research. The project, is the capstone of a 20+ year effort to remove and or modify four dams on the Boardman / Ottaway River, the largest dam removal/modification project in the state. FishPass is the last remaining component of this effort and is a critical element of the overall goals to conserve and restore native species while maintaining barriers to invasive species. The funds complement the $29 M already acquired. FishPass will be a world-class technology and research center and lessons learned will help create selective fish passage at new sites, advancing regional, national, and global priorities. Locally, the project supports community values and will re-connect the Boardman / Ottaway River to Lake Michigan and re-establish hydrological and ecological connectivity without allowing passage of undesirable and invasive species like sea lamprey.

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Emergency Shelter

Amount, sponsor: $750,000 (Sen. John Damoose (R-37))

Justification: The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians seeks to continue to offer Shelter Services to the Tribal Membership utilizing the Lodge of Hope. In addition to funding staff wages/fringe, facility upgrades, equipment, supplies and support services for shelter guests, this funding also allows The Sault Tribe to explore other funding opportunities to maintain critical housing services to our community. The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians plans to continue operations for the Lodge of Hope Homeless Shelter. Since opening the shelter has been at capacity and has maintained a wait-list. Most shelter services are only available seasonally, which does not address the year-round need for shelter and assistance to navigate the re-housing system.

Sault Ste. Marie I-500 Snowmobile Track

Amount, sponsor: $250,000 (Sen. John Damoose (R-37), Rep. Betsy Coffia (D-103))

Justification: Infrastructure project of the I-500 project to allow the property to be use able year around.

Election Centers

Amount, sponsor: $0 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21), Rep. Angela Witwer (D-76), Rep. Kara Hope (D-74))

Justification:

Lansing

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Kara Hope (D-74), Rep. Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Sen. Sam Singh (D-28), Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21), Rep. Angela Witwer (D-76))

Justification: To purchase and/or build a facility that supports the administration of elections in the City of Lansing, including but not limited to, the storage of election equipment, spaces for tabulation or processing of ballots, and training of election workers.

Grand Rapids

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-29))

Justification: The City of Grand Rapids has a population of 196,587 according to the 2023 ACS 1-Year Estimate. The City is constructing a $92 million facility to house city operations at 1500 Scribner Avenue NW, including the administration of election activities. These activities include but are not limited to secure storage and operation of election equipment, storage of ballots and processing of absentee ballots, and election inspector training. The funds will contribute to construction costs (such as demolition, renovation, and/or new construction associated with the project and related infrastructure.

Ann Arbor

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Jason Morgan (D-23), Rep. Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Rep. Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Rep. Felicia Brabec (D-33), Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-15), Sen. Sue Shink (D-14))

Justification: The funding will be utilized to ensure a secure and open election process in the City of Ann Arbor by funding the build out of the City's newly acquired election center. Legislation enacted in 2018 dramatically expanded access to voting requiring expansion of services increasing the logistical complexity of the operation requiring upgrades to the process and space used to conduct election activities.

East Lansing

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Julie Brixie (D-73), Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Sen. Sam Singh (D-28))

Justification: Ensure adequate funding for election administration, including, but not limited to: election equipment, staffing, security, transportation, voter outreach and education, and identify and establish a permanent vote center.

Jim Crow Museum

Amount, sponsor: $4,000,000 (Rep. Joe Tate (D-10))

Justification: The purpose of the project is to construct a new Center that will be home to the Jim Crow Museum. The more than 30,000 square foot Center will allow the Museum to house, preserve, and share its expanding Collection. The Museum will create more accessible, engaging, and robust experiences for students, educators, researchers, and the public. The facility will include climate-controlled artifact storage, a new approximately 8,000 square foot exhibition gallery, and classrooms and laboratories. The new Center is designed specifically to expand the organization’s capacity to serve a broader and more diverse audience. This project will ultimately establish a hub for education, research, dialogue, and healing around the topics of race and racism. The new Jim Crow Museum Center will be constructed at Ferris State University's main campus in Big Rapids, Michigan which is the seat of Mecosta County. Mecosta County has a population of 39,714 according to the 2020 Decennial Census, which is consistent with Article 9, Sec.1050c (16) of PA 121 of 2024, which states, "From the funds appropriated in part 1 for community enhancement grants, $4,000,000.00 shall be awarded to a public university in a city with a population between 7,000 and 8,000 in a county with a population between 39,000 and 40,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census for museum construction and expansion."

Hospitality Industry Training Program

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Rep. Will Snyder (D-87))

Justification: Sec. 1050c.(17) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for community enhancement grants, $2,000,000.00 shall be awarded to a proprietary school located in a city with a population between 111,000 and 114,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census, with a mission to provide individuals with quality training to advance the individuals’ skills sets, grow operational knowledge, and expand attributes necessary for advanced careers in the hospitality industry to alleviate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry and the reduced amount of training available during the pandemic. The Hospitality Training Institute of Michigan is a licensed proprietary school with the mission to provide individuals with quality training to advance their skill sets, grow operational knowledge, and expand the attributes necessary for advanced careers in the hospitality industry. The HTIM will use the $2 million in state appropriates to continue the restoration of a viable workforce for Michigan’s hospitality industry by providing education and training opportunities and marketing the long-term career opportunities within the hospitality industry.

MSU Child Development Lab

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Rep. Angela Witwer (D-76), Rep. Christine Morse (D-40))

Justification: Michigan State University’s Child Development Laboratory is a function within the College of Social Science/Department of Human Development and Family Studies. The CDL is open to the public, offering full-day preschool programs for children ages birth to kindergarten. The CDL mission includes: • Outstanding service to children and their families (community outreach). • Exemplary setting for training undergraduate and graduate students in early childhood education best practices (university teaching). • Research laboratory for MSU faculty and students (research). • Networking and outreach to other early childhood professionals (professional outreach). The CDL currently has sites in East Lansing and Haslett. Funding was sought to start a CDL in Lansing, Michigan to respond to demand for quality care for children ages birth to kindergarten. The Lansing site would help children most at risk within the community and provide capacity to educate additional teachers, in response to the state-wide teacher shortage. The Lansing site will create opportunities for community outreach and engagement, support local economic development, and increase MSU presence in the City of Lansing.

Sherwood Pool Renovations - Saginaw

Amount, sponsor: $1,900,000 (Rep. Amos O'Neal (D-94), Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-35))

Justification: The Sherwood Pool, located at Sherwood Elementary School, has been closed since February of 2022, due to structural problems and a defunct dehumidification unit that has aged out of available parts. To prevent further damage from condensation within the structure, the pool was closed. The Sherwood Pool has been used by the community for daytime Aquatics Exercise for older adults, evening Exercise Boot Camp for adults, Swim School for children being taught how to swim, and Lifeguard Training. Every year, hundreds of participants use the pool and it provides quality-of-life for many adults and swim lessons for our children. This grant will be used to make the necessary repairs so the pool can re-open.

St. Mark's Community Outreach Center

Amount, sponsor: $1,500,000 (Rep. Carol Glanville (D-84))

Justification: St. Mark's Episcopal Church is a vibrant and welcoming community that has played a significant role in serving Grand Rapids for 189 years. They created the first hospital in Grand Rapids which is now Butterworth Hospital. They also founded the first college for women. Currently, the church offers a variety of programs and services that benefit people of all ages and backgrounds, including educational programs for children and adults, community outreach initiatives, and ministries that promote social justice and equality. The church serves as a gathering place for people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, fostering a sense of community and promoting understanding and empathy. With programs such as the long-standing Saturday Breakfast Café, which serves breakfast to as many as 200 of the church’s neighbors every Saturday of the year. The rate of people who live homeless in downtown Grand Rapids is still 40% higher than pre-Covid. The downtown college students who are food insecure also attend for a weekly luncheon and fellowship opportunity. St. Mark’s serves as a hub for community service and support, providing resources and assistance to those in need. The church was constructed in 1848, making it the oldest public building in Grand Rapids. It is a beautiful and historic 19th century building whose constraints hinder a 21st century congregation from fulfilling its mission. The first challenge is capacity – there simply is not enough space to serve the growing needs of the neighborhood. The second challenge is inclusivity. This building was not designed with modern accessibility features; it lacks an elevator, and there are stairs at every entrance. A third challenge relates to health and safety. Given the size and scope of the community outreach programming, membership and visitors, the church needs more bathrooms, including gender-neutral and ADA-compliant facilities. This project is a $5.8 million expansion project of non-sanctuary space will create a truly accessible Community Center and allow the church to increase its outreach ministries and building use. This strategic location downtown is important for the community to utilize. The two-story expansion will provide significant benefits to the community. On the main floor, the changes will: · Add 40% more space to the main meeting room. This will accommodate all Breakfast Café attendees in one seating and also make the room more useable for other service opportunities (such as pop-up medical clinics, clothing distribution, etc.). · Expand serving capacity. The existing kitchen will be reconfigured and outfitted as a modern commercial kitchen to serve the expanded Breakfast Café and other events. · Address accessibility concerns. A covered exterior entrance will provide barrier-free access from the north parking lot, and a ramp on the west side will offer seamless entry into the sanctuary. A new elevator will make all three floors accessible, while new bathrooms will provide ADA-compliant and gender-neutral options. · Equip St. Mark’s to be a venue space. The additional square footage will create a standalone venue space for 125-150 people. This will be one of the few downtown churches open for all adult weddings. Weddings and other venue rentals will contribute revenue to the church to sustain its ministries. Not only will this Center provide needed services, but will allow those services to grow and expand with community needs.

Zekelman Holocaust Center

Amount, sponsor: $1,500,000 (Rep. Samantha Steckloff (D-19))

Justification: The purpose of the project is to maintain maintain a museum that educates Michigan citizens and others about the Holocaust and its lessons for contemporary society, such as the need to stand up to hatred and intolerance. This will help reduce attitudes of antisemitism and racism in the State of Michigan.

Marquette Regional History Center mortgage payoff

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Jenn Hill (D-109))

Justification: The purpose of receiving these funds is to help pay off the current mortgage on the building at 145 W. Spring Street, Marquette. The current balance of the mortgage is $1,352,081 (as of August 20, 2024).

Detroit Blight Busters neighborhood block grants

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Karen Whitsett (D-4), Rep. Stephanie Young (D-16), Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-17), Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-6))

Justification: The grant funds are being used to support blight elimination , to include the boarding up of vacant and abandoned homes and other dangerous structures, along with the elimination of illegal dumping. These activities are the foundation of stabilizing a neighborhood. Funds will also be used on supporting community Arts programs using Public Art as a method of community revitalization. Also, funds will be used throughout the community for the revitalization of housing which creates hope and community in a neighborhood.

Flint Blight Elimination

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Cynthia Neeley (D-70))

Justification: This grant will be used to purchase equipment and supplies for the removal of structural and non structural blight in the City of Flint.

Beyond Basics

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Will Snyder (D-87))

Justification: Beyond Basics will provide literacy tutoring services and enrichment programs to Michigan districts or intermediate districts or both districts and intermediate districts as well as students transitioning into their first year of college and existing college students struggling with literacy. Beyond Basics is a student-centered 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1999. The organization collaborates with Michigan school districts and colleges to deliver intensive, phonics-based, multi-sensory, holistic literacy programs utilizing evidence-based methods from the science of reading. Trained tutors from Beyond Basics provide personalized, one-on-one tutoring services both in-person and online. By helping students develop proficient reading skills, we ensure they can access educational opportunities throughout the year. All participants in the Beyond Basics literacy intervention program undergo an initial assessment to create a customized reading plan. Progress is then tracked using assessment tools to measure vocabulary, reading comprehension, and overall growth in reading proficiency. Literacy is key to equity; it empowers students to create a brighter future and become active, independent members of our community.

Fisher Building

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Mike McFall (D-8))

Justification: The $1 mm grant will be utilized to complete Phase 1 of the facade and entry restoration at the Fisher Building, a National Historic Landmark and crown jewel of Detroit's art and architecture. By making this investment, it will preserve the historic Fisher Arcade as a public space and improve tourism, drawing visitors from around the state, country, and world. It will further support the retail businesses and entrepreneurial space by improving access and visibility at the building. Finally, it will assist in approving public tours, displays and programming that fulfills the building's original vision as an inclusive and welcoming destination in Detroit.

College Career & Beyond

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Joe Tate (D-10))

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7 Mile House Detroit

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Paul Wojno (D-10), Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-14))

Justification: The new Blandford Farm Classroom would significantly increase the year-round reach of our farm education programs benefiting Michigan school districts with quality field trip experiences and providing expanded farm-based classes and activities for local children and adults through our community programs and summer camp. As a year-round, heated and air-conditioned facility, we would be able to serve children twelve months a year, as opposed to our current 6-month season. Further, the new structure would add much needed safety measures as a shelter for extreme weather and climate events, including storms and air-quality alert days. Blandford Nature Center currently serves over 10,000 Michigan students on field trips each year, some of which participate in farm-based field trips, yet our capacity is limited due to the lack of facilities at the ...

WDET Detroit Public Radio

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Mike McFall (D-8))

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WISE (Women's Innovative Social Enterprise Partnership)

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Helena Scott (D-7))

Justification: The public purpose of the WISE Community Hub project aligns directly with the language authorizing grants in PA 121 of 2024, which prioritizes investments in community-driven initiativs that faster economic development, education, and social impact, particularly for marginalizxed and underserved populations. The project is designed to be a multi-faceted community resource space that provides essential resources, and services, programming and entrepreneurial support for families, seniors, youth and returned citizens in Detroit. The Hub will foster entrepreneurial and workforce development by providing training, mentorship, networking opportunities to start and grow social enterprises. It contributes to job creation and local economic revitalization, educational programs, social and community well-being, cultural art and inclusive space.

St. Vincent and Sarah Fischer Center in Detroit

Amount, sponsor: $700,000 (Rep. Kimberly Edwards (D-12), Sen. Paul Wojno (D-10))

Justification: St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center (SVSF) is seeking support to implement Project REACH, a trauma-focused initiative designed to support at-risk children (grades 1-6) in their educational programs. In collaboration with The Children's Center, the project aims to provide mental health services to children facing trauma related to poverty, family dynamics, and housing instability. By addressing emotional and psychological barriers, the initiative seeks to improve the children's academic performance and well-being. SVSF will offer trauma support within familiar environments to reduce stigma, benefiting around 40 families annually and creating a lasting impact on the community.

PartnerShift Network Workforce Success Initiative (WSI)

Amount, sponsor: $600,000 (Rep. Amos O'Neal (D-94), Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-35))

Justification: The grant will play a crucial role in sustaining and expanding the PartnerShifts Community Workforce Success Initiative (CWSI), which aims to enhance employer retention by tackling barriers to successful employment. Our program will involve coordinated activities among business partners and key employers in the region, as well as the implementation of a barrier removal program. This includes our Community Cupboard initiative to combat food insecurity for working individuals, along with personalized success coaching from our dedicated team of Community Health Workers. Additionally, the CWSI program offers financial assistance to help individuals navigate stressful, employment-threatening crises, ensuring a more stable workforce for our community.

Berrien County Workforce Innovation Center

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Rep. Joey Andrews (D-38))

Justification: The Berrien Talent Collaborative is a partnership between Berrien RESA, Lake Michigan College, the Southwest Regional Chamber and the Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce. The group represents an employer-led initiative for high school students that merges the area's education and job development resources to create a sustained pool of skilled workers through apprenticeship, pre apprenticeship, and youth apprenticeship. This collaboration will streamline and encourage Berrien County's high school students to be more aware of their local career possibilities, with hands-on real job experience, and enter into formal apprenticeship employment with the local businesses and organizations so needing to build their talent supply chain. Berrien Talent Collaborative was built to encourage more students into post secondary career ...

Blandford Nature Center

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Rep. Carol Glanville (D-84))

Justification: The new Blandford Farm Classroom would significantly increase the year-round reach of our farm education programs benefiting Michigan school districts with quality field trip experiences and providing expanded farm-based classes and activities for local children and adults through our community programs and summer camp. As a year-round, heated and air-conditioned facility, we would be able to serve children twelve months a year, as opposed to our current 6-month season. Further, the new structure would add much needed safety measures as a shelter for extreme weather and climate events, including storms and air-quality alert days. Blandford Nature Center currently serves over 10,000 Michigan students on field trips each year, some of which participate in farm-based field trips, yet our capacity is limited due to the lack of facilities at the ...

Chaldean American Social Service Advocates

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (0)

Justification: Chaldean American Social Service Advocates services seniors and eligible individuals with language barrier apply for % eligible & qualifying Federal government programs such as Social Security & Medicare % state assistance programs such as Medicaid & food assistance. It services those with English being their second language applying for such services.

Greater Pontiac Community Coalition

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Rep. Brenda Carter (D-53), Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-7))

Justification: This project will address the mental, emotional, and social impact on residents, small businesses, community mental health groups, youth and adults while supporting an increase in social workers, psychologists, and family services programs to stabilize mental and emotional issues/situations. We will encourage certified BA, Masters, and Doctor Degree level personnel to seek additional certification and/or maintain certification in the Social Work and Psychologist areas. Further, we will support and aid organizations and community groups that support and encourage maximizing social worker engagement.

Prince Hall Most Worshipful Grand Lodge

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (0)

Justification: The project will be developing a community space. Further cultivating the growth and education in Michigan.

Great Lakes Center for the Arts

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Sen. John Damoose (R-37))

Justification: The public purpose of the project is to provide operational support for Great Lakes Center for the Arts (GLCFA), a nonprofit state-of-the-art performing arts venue in Northern Michigan. GLCFA's mission is to inspire, entertain, educate, and serve all in Northern Michigan year-round by presenting exceptional experiences across the full spectrum of the performing arts, and offering impactful education opportunities.

Voces Latinx Community Hall

Amount, sponsor: $300,000 (Rep. Jim Haadsma (D-44))

Justification: The purpose of this project is to support economic development and entrepreneurial opportunity in Southwest Michigan by establishing a business kitchen within the Voces Community Center. The project aligns with the goals of Public Act 121 of 2024 by fostering small business growth, creating new jobs, and promoting self-sufficiency within underrepresented communities, particularly among the Hispanic and Latino populations served by Voces. This commercial/business kitchen will serve as a critical resource, providing local food entrepreneurs, many of whom face financial and logistical barriers to traditional commercial kitchen access, with a fully equipped and affordable space to prepare, package, and distribute food products. By reducing these barriers, the kitchen will facilitate entrepreneurship, allowing small business owners to ...

Faith Foundation Resources in Flint

Amount, sponsor: $300,000 (Rep. Cynthia Neeley (D-70))

Justification: Succinct Description of Program The HYPE Program provides professional career and educational training skills to youth and young adults ages 16 to 24. These activities empower youth with the tools to become productive, responsible, self-determined members of society. The program’s professional development team teaches HYPE courses over eight weeks. Courses focus on job readiness, learning the fundamentals of interpersonal skills, and financial literacy training, with a significant credit counseling component. Participants meet for 3 to 4 hours each week. The HYPE Program has been successfully helping youth and young adults since 2011. Components that make this program unique and strong include: • Wrap-around program that including tracking participants for an entire year. • Students are placed into jobs that provide year-round employment instead of seasonal work. The staff provide ongoing follow-up to ensure employment remains a positive fit for the participant and the employer partner.

Women and Men Working for Change

Amount, sponsor: $250,000 (0)

Justification: Women and Men Working For Change is a 501C3 agency who mission is to Instill hope in all individuals by empowering, enriching, and equipping them with the necessary tools needed to promote positive change in our community. The purpose of this project is to provide educational programming, financial resources, as well as empowering programs that promote and support Domestic Violence efforts in the south east portion of Washtenaw County.

Violet T. Lewis senior home (Presbyterian Village)

Amount, sponsor: $250,000 (Rep. Regina Weiss (D-6), Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-8))

Justification: $250,000 will deliver an environment that transforms senior living and services at the Dr. Violet T. Lewis senior apartments in Northwest Detroit. This grant will enhance the community it serves, providing infrastructure for digital security and Wi-Fi throughout the Dr. Violet T. Lewis property.

South Haven Region Business Hub

Amount, sponsor: $160,000 (Rep. Joey Andrews (D-38))

Justification: The dollars will support our growth services designed for organizations between 3-5 years old who want to grow. The program is 20 weeks, 12 workshops, one-on-one mentoring from entrepreneurs and business coaching. The dollars also support our startup …

Mosaic Career Pathways Institute

Amount, sponsor: $150,000 (Rep. Joey Andrews (D-38))

Justification: The purpose of this project is to provide soft and technical skill job training for residents in Berrien County who are unemployed or underemployed.

Caring Connection - Benton Harbor

Amount, sponsor: $100,000 (Rep. Joey Andrews (D-38))

Justification: The Empowerment Center, located in Benton Harbor, provides support and services for anyone experiencing intimate partner domestic violence, sexual assault or sex trafficking. The shelter is a 23-bed center for survivors and their dependents. The Empowerment Center Team offers community outreach, counseling, legal and family advocacy, group therapy and emotional support to anyone in the community needing help.

LA SED Detroit

Amount, sponsor: $100,000 (Rep. Tyrone Carter (D-1))

Justification: This project would allow for operational support and the expansion of LA SED’s current senior services in Southwest Detroit to reach senior citizens beyond Southwest Detroit and include more Wayne County residents. The need for senior citizens, caregivers and disabled adults to have accessibility to a Community Wellness Center in the Southwest Detroit area where participants can receive quality bi- lingual/bi-cultural, social/referral services, nourishment, transportation, exercise and evidence-based wellness programs to maintain their independent lifestyle and prevent chronic illnesses and isolation

Malcolm X House historic renovation in Inkster

Amount, sponsor: $80,000 (Rep. Dylan Wegela (D-26))

Justification: To Rehab a State of Michigan Historical home.

Royal Oak Twp recreation activates for youths and seniors

Amount, sponsor: $50,000 (Rep. Regina Weiss (D-6), Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-8))

Justification: Public Purpose of the Project: The project aims to address critical community needs by providing accessible, inclusive, and transformative programs and infrastructure improvements that directly benefit residents, particularly youth and underserved populations. These efforts are consistent with the goals of PA 121 of 2024, which prioritize fostering economic growth, improving quality of life, and building sustainable and equitable communities. Key Objectives: Promote Academic and Career Readiness: Expand before and after-school programs to include tutoring, STEM education, financial literacy, leadership training, and college readiness initiatives. Empower students with 21st-century skills essential for success in higher education and the workforce. Provide mentorship opportunities to foster confidence, resilience, and academic achievement. Enhance Recreational and Cultural Opportunities and sports

New Level Sports Youth Village Early Childhood Development Center

Amount, sponsor: $50,000 (Rep. Jim Haadsma (D-44))

Justification: The appropriated funds will provide capital for a permanent childcare project to New Level Sports Ministries, whose mission is to maximize and balance the intellectual, spiritual, mental and physical elements of all pa1ticipating youth and student athletes in Battle Creek Michigan. The appropriated funds will help New Level Sports Ministries operate a new facility to house educational enrichment and early learning programs, personal growth, and health and wellness services, which are greatly needed by families in the Washington Heights neighborhood.

Kingdom Builders Worldwide Facility Improvements

Amount, sponsor: $50,000 (Rep. Jim Haadsma (D-44))

Justification: Public Purpose of the Project The $50,000 grant awarded to Greater Kingdom International under PA 121 of 2024 will upgrade and enhance the building's elevator and fire suppression system, ensuring compliance with state and local safety codes. These upgrades are critical to the building's function as a multi-purpose community hub, serving seniors, youth, and vulnerable populations in Calhoun County, Battle Creek. 1. Improving Accessibility: The elevator upgrade will ensure that all visitors, including seniors and people with disabilities, can fully access the facility. This is vital to support Greater Kingdom International’s ongoing programming, which includes senior wellness activities, youth engagement, and other community services. 2. Enhancing Safety: The installation and enhancement of the fire suppression system are essential for public safety. This ensures that the facility meets stringent safety standards, safeguarding the well-being of staff, volunteers, and the public who utilize the space daily for services ranging from childcare to food distribution. 3. Code Compliance: These upgrades are necessary to bring the building up to current state and local code requirements. Ensuring the facility meets these standards is critical for the continuity of services and programs and for future growth, which will further support economic development and public health initiatives in the community. By addressing these essential upgrades, Greater Kingdom International is fulfilling the public purpose of providing a safe, accessible, and compliant facility that meets the diverse needs of the Battle Creek community.

Washington Heights United Methodist Church & Community, Apprenticeship Program

Amount, sponsor: $50,000 (Rep. Jim Haadsma (D-44))

Justification: The Washington Heights Community Revitalization Apprenticeship Program serves a pivotal public purpose that aligns seamlessly with the objectives set forth in PA 121 of 2024. This legislation emphasizes community development, increasing job opportunities, and fostering economic stability among underrepresented demographics—values that are at the core of this initiative. The program is not merely an educational offering; it is structured with intent to drive systemic change within the Washington Heights community. By equipping residents with practical, in-demand job skills, we are actively addressing the socioeconomic disparities that affect this neighborhood. With a focus on high-demand fields such as skilled trades, technology, and service industries, the Apprenticeship Program ensures that participants engage in training that is both relevant and marketable. This alignment with current labor market needs underscores the program's strategic vision of empowering individuals to enhance their employability and earning potential, which in turn contributes to economic development in the entire community. Moreover, the program includes comprehensive financial literacy training. This aspect is crucial as it ensures that participants not only gain job skills but also learn how to manage their finances effectively, fostering long-term economic resilience. The holistic approach of combining vocational training with financial education means that benefits will be multi pronged, creating a ripple effect of knowledge and stability within families and the wider community.

Pinkney Youth Community Development Center

Amount, sponsor: $40,000 (Rep. Jennifer Conlin (D-48))

Justification: The HUB Teen & Youth Center run by Pinckney Community Youth Development Initiative Foundation (AKA PCYDI) has been working to improve the services it provides to our youth but have been limited by space and budget. This grant will allow them to take on the following major items as well as a few more things not listed due to space. 1) Greatly improve the free tutoring we have provided (from a single day to possibly 3 days a week), 2) Purchase the needed technology to allow virtual tutoring as well as computer/display to allow group tutoring sessions 3) Allow students educational, team building, and fun trips to different locations (especially those with low income) 4) Allow purchase of needed storage/desks to make the best use of our space for different needs 5) Improve our volunteer training so they are even more able to assist with the needs of students while they are here.

Krause Memorial Library Expansion

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Mark Huizenga (R-30))

Justification: The Krause Memorial Library has the highest circulation per square foot and the highest circulation of Wi-Fi hotspots of any KDL branch. The expansion of the Krause Memorial Library will more than double the space of the current facility providing significantly more space for materials and literacy-based activities. It will also provide space for adult and senior programming. The expansion will resolve current accessibility issues and include barrier-free restrooms.

Gladstone Senior Center

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Rep. Dave Prestin (R-108))

Justification: The Gladstone Senior Citizen Center is located in the City of Gladstone in Delta County in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. According to the US decennial census 2020 population count, the City of Gladstone has a population of 5,257 and Delta County has a population of 36,903. The Gladstone Senior Center is housed in an aging building that desperately needs rehabilitation, accessibility updates, and energy efficiency improvements for our community's safety and continued access to essential services. The building was built in 1974 and has not been updated, except for the kitchen, which sees a lot of use by the Meals on Wheels program. The roof is original and badly needs replacing. It is known to leak during heavy rains and snowmelt. We would like to replace it with an energy efficient, long-lasting metal roof. The windows are also all original and need replacing. We would replace these five windows with insulated energy-efficient windowpanes and new frames. Our entrance needs new doors and some repairs to our vestibule to make it truly barrier free along with a security system. Our heating, cooling and ventilation system only works intermittently making it difficult to provide consistent programing. In recent years, events had to be canceled due to weather and the building not being able to keep up with the heating or cooling needed. Large events are especially limited by our poor restroom facilities as they are not up to code or accessible to people with mobility limitations that may require the use of mobility equipment. The main goal of this rehabilitation project is to ensure the security and longevity of our building, to make this community center accessible to all who need its services, and to provide and expand those services in a comfortable and safe environment conducive to public well-being and health. With these fixes, the Senior Center can continue to be a community anchor, providing essential services to seniors and their support networks.

Stephenson Area Public Schools

Amount, sponsor: $400,000 (Rep. Dave Prestin (R-108))

Justification: The public purpose of the Stephenson Area Public Schools track resurfacing project is to enhance community resources by updating a 20-year-old track that serves both the school and the broader community. This project aligns with the intent of PA 121 of 2024, section 1050d (31), by directly improving a key recreational and athletic facility in a small, rural district. The resurfaced track will support not only school athletics and physical education programs but also community events, fitness activities, and public health initiatives.

Motown Museum

Amount, sponsor: $5,000,000 (Rep. Mike McFall (D-8))

Justification: Motown Museum and Hitsville NEXT provide access to a creative community ouUet in the heart of Detroit s inner-city neighborhoods. By providing free immersive experiences and programs to youth and adults, the Museum fills a critical need In the local arts community bridging expertise, access and opportunity for aspiring artists and entrepreneurs in a safe space, all while building talent, confidence, imagination and performance experience. This dynamic programming ultimately helps reestablish a vibrant and sustainable music culture for Michigan and Detroit. Volte Independent Study: $172.2M over 15 years I 280 Construction Jobs I 30 FTE Employed I $63.5 non-Museum Incremental spending I $22M Museum store revenue.

Lakeshore Museum

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Rep. Will Snyder (D-87))

Justification: The public purpose is to restore the multi-site museum center, located in the City of Muskegon, with a rich history, strong sense of community that has evolved, survived, and has shown extreme resilience during its history. The museum tells the story of the founding of the county by its indigenous population through the lumber era to becoming the center of the defense industry during WWII and then the center of automobile parts manufacturing to now becoming a vibrant tourist center. The Lakeshore Museum Center (LMC), houses natural and cultural history exhibits. It is comprised of multiple sites and buildings including the Muskegon Museum of History & Science, the Hackley & Hume Historic Site, the Fire Barn Museum, the Scolnik House of the Depression Era, the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry, the Muskegon County Archive & Collection, and a Museum Store. The crown jewel of the LMC is the Hackley and Hume Historic Site, which consists of three Victorian era structures: The Charles Hackley home, the Thomas Hume home and the “city barn” which sits between the two homes. Restored to its 1890s appearance, the structures are unique examples of Victorian architecture and late nineteenth century interior decorative arts. The State grant will be used to replace the Hume House and City Barn roofs, which are comprised of cedar shakes, to prevent further leaking and damage to the interiors of the structures. In addition, the grant will assist the LMC in reconstructing several ornate porches that have been rotting and can no longer be repaired, and if funds allow we will repair the chimneys that sit atop both houses and restore windows. Restoring, caring for and maintaining these historical structures in their original Victorian splendor is both challenging and costly. LMC identifies and uses artisans who can craft and replicate the architecturally significant designs of the structures using the same materials that were used at the time they were constructed and as designated in the National Historic Registry. The mission of the Lakeshore Museum Center is to tell the story of Muskegon County by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of its people and natural environment. With preservation central to our mission and the homes of Charles Hackley and Thomas Hume being integral to our community’s history, this project directly relates to our mission.

Chaldean Cultural Center

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Samantha Steckloff (D-19), Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-13))

Justification: The Chaldean Cultural Center is expanding and moving its museum to a larger facility. The new museum will have more exhibits and will include a sixth gallery dedicated to the Christian Genocide, in addition to the five galleries we currently have.

Yankee Air Museum

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Will Snyder (D-87))

Justification: To assist The Michigan Air Museum replace flawed infrastructure to eliminate the risk of injury or damage to the historical active aircraft operated by the organization.

Community Development - Danika Community Development Inc

Amount, sponsor: $100,000 (Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-6))

Justification: DCDl's core project purpose is to strengthen our communities by creating programming that fills the educational, nutritional, mental and emotional gaps for all residents.

Developing kids

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-17), Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-6), Rep. Stephanie Young (D-16), Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2))

Justification: Developing Kingdoms In Different Stages dba Developing KIDS is renovating a 23,000 vacant square foot building in northwest Detroit. This location will accommodate over 1,000 youth and their families to be served annually through afterschool, summer and community programs. All programs are provided at no cost to participants. Program activities for youth include afterschool program, summer camp, workforce development and leadership development. Family and community activities include workshops, food distribution, workforce development, access to a technology lab and civic engagement. The facility will also serve as a hub for community meetings and engagement activities.

Focus: HOPE

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (No sponsor identified)

Justification:

Forest products workforce training

Amount, sponsor: $750,000 (Rep. Will Snyder (D-87))

Justification: Funding is to support education, workforce development, and training for the forest products industry. Logger productivity and sustainability applications, logger simulators for job training and educational impact, curriculum development, and creative campaign to grow the shrinking workforce that manages our state's forest lands. Funding will support the development and implementation of the Forest Industry Training (FIT) Program.

Kirsten's Touch

Amount, sponsor: $100,000 (Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-6))

Justification: Providing services to youths aging out of Foster Care including but not limited to Education, Behavioral health, Legal, Workforce development and Life skills. Many of these services will accompany permanent support of housing opportunities.

Health and healing center

Amount, sponsor: $1,500,000 (Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-6), Rep. Stephanie Young (D-16))

Justification: The Brightmoor Community in northwest Detroit has been documented to be suffering from acute levels of trauma. This trauma contributes to increased costs of schooling due to added chronic absence, cost of public safety, public health expense, obesity with it’s associated health risks and costs, and mental health crises among many others. To address this crisis and its adverse consequences to youth, adult, and community health the Jonathon and Dawn Wilson Clark Health and Healing Center is being developed as a place were trauma reducing services can be delivered such as early childhood services engaging best practices on mitigating childhood trauma will be provide and taught to families. In addition other community service partners focused on building income and other strengthening capacities will be housed.

Eaton Rapids Hospital infrastructure modernization

Amount, sponsor: $5,000,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21), Rep. Angela Witwer (D-76))

Justification: The hospital is currently licensed for 20 beds with only 10 rooms for inpatient and surgical patients. These rooms were built back in 1972 and are not up to today's standards. They are too small for a single room, making it difficult to room two patients. It is a challenge for ERMC to accept more than 15 to 16 patients at times due to safety concerns. The hospital is unable to put two patients in a room if one is a surgical patient and the other is an infectious patient, nor can the hospital room male and female patients in the same room. This was a major issue throughout covid. We will use these funds to help build a new inpatient wing to the hospital. This will enable us to be ready for the next health crisis.

Michigan Medicine

Amount, sponsor: $5,000,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21), Rep. Angela Witwer (D-76))

Justification: This project was requested to help advance and improve life saving emergency response for the Lansing region and throughout the state. The funding will help to provide mechanical updates to the University of Michigan's Survival Flight air ambulance helicopters, add and enhance ambulatory ground service at the University of Michigan Eaton EMS, and fund additional paramedic training through a partnership of University of Michigan Sparrow and Lansing Community College.

Cristo Rey (Lansing)

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Sam Singh (D-28))

Justification: THE CHALLENGE: • On average, every one provider in the Greater Lansing Area sees 960 patients annually. • The providers at Cristo Rey Family Health Center on average have 70 or more patients on their panel than what is considered ideal. • The CRCC health center receives approximately 6 new patient requests every day. The wait is currently 2.5 months for a new patient to see a provider. Only two of our providers are able to see new patients. • Physician shortages disproportionately impact people in lower-income neighborhoods, inconvenient or unreliable transportation can interfere with consistent access to health care, and the inability to take time off of work are all common barriers to healthcare for low-income individuals. • Our provider’s schedules are so full that we have to send an average of 4 patients per day to an urgent care or ER which is far more costly to the community and not the best care for the patient. THE SOLUTION: • Expansion of our current health center would allow us to better serve our community. However, a significant barrier to expansion of our health center is the building it is housed in. • Architectural reconfiguration is necessary to create a space where the health center can expand and grow. • With additional funding, Cristo Rey Family Health Center would expand its services to a second health center location at our St. Vincent Campus. • The expansion would allow for more patient rooms, providers, and assure accessibility for a growing population of those in need of healthcare services in the Greater Lansing area. THE ASK: $1 million in one-time funding to add 6 patient rooms by expanding the existing Cristo Rey Family Health Center to a second location at our St. Vincent Campus and equip and furnish both locations.

Pine Rest (Pediatric Center)

Amount, sponsor: $12,500,000 (Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-29))

Justification: The purpose of this project is to support the construction and infrastructure required to build the 136,000 square foot Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, with specific focus on the Pediatric Psychiatric Urgent Care Center. Funds will be used for construction materials and labor, furniture/fixtures/equipment (FFE), technology, and other capital items.

City of Grand Rapids (Mental Health Crisis co-response)

Amount, sponsor: $250,000 (Rep. Kristian Grant (D-82), Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-29))

Justification: The Mental Health Crisis Co-Response project aims to connect law enforcement and mental health services to those experiencing a mental health crisis. Through a partnership between the Grand Rapids Police Department and Network 180, Kent County's Mental Health Authority, clinicians and trained law enforcement personnel jointly respond to those in need to ensure they receive assistance that suits their unique needs. This funding will be used to purchase 2 vehicles so officers can arrive to calls without the use of a traditional cruiser which may raise tensions during a mental health crisis. In addition, the city will purchase TruNarc Analyzers for use in identifying substances found during mental health calls. Lastly, funding will support overtime and regular wages for first responders.

BAMF Detroit

Amount, sponsor: $5,000,000 (Rep. Tyrone Carter (D-1))

Justification: Section 1051: (7) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for healthcare grants, $5,000,000.00 shall be awarded to a cancer treatment facility located in a city with a population greater than 600,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census to support research, treatment, and patient care, achieving intelligence-based precision medicine through AI enabled molecular imaging and theragnostic for the purpose of opening its second clinic in the state in the southeast Michigan area.

CEDAM VITA grants

Amount, sponsor: $3,300,000 (Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-35))

Justification: Expanding access to free tax preparation programs is critically important to the financial stability of Michigan's low- and moderate-income households. Free tax preparation services, like Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE), are uniquely positioned to help Michigan taxpayers claim every credit they've earned. Unfortunately, most of those eligible can't access services due to low organizational capacity and geographic gaps. Through this project, CEDAM will expand the state's free tax preparation capacity by expanding existing programs, empowering new local program development, and coordinating statewide efforts.

Oakland Health Network

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-13))

Justification: OCHN is requesting funding to support health services and the continuum of care in Oakland County by renovating two key service locations. First, OCHN's Resource and Crisis Center (RCC), which was launched 10 years ago in Pontiac by OCHN, is the only service facility of its kind in Michigan. The location is a central access point for crisis services in the area, including an adult crisis unit and children's crisis unit. Renovations to the space will make it possible to accommodate more community members, as well as provide a safe and welcoming environment to people in crisis. Second, OCHN launched an Assessment Center at its headquarters location in Troy. Renovations will support OCHN's expansion of assessment services, such as autism diagnosis, and will also provide access to resources and consultation to families ...

East Warren Development Corp Infrastructure

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Rep. Veronica Paiz (D-11), Sen. Paul Wojno (D-10))

Justification: The public purpose of the project is to make capital investments through E. Warren Development Corporation in E. Warren Public Market. These investments are key to neighborhood revitalization, economic improvements, and walkability, and public access to sustainable food and community-building services.

Mundy township (Senior center)

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Sen. John Cherry (D-27))

Justification: The appropriation will support construction of a new facility to serve as the permanent home for the Mundy Township Senior & Enrichment Center. The Center is a municipally owned and operated senior and community center dedicated to providing residents of Genesee County with foundational and unique services and experiences - including mental and physical healthcare services and referrals - to enrich their lifestyle at a no- to low-cost basis. In addition to scheduled activities, the center is open five days a week for coffee, socializing, and table activities. The Mundy Township Senior & Enrichment Center is operated with funding support from the Genesee County senior services millage, Genesee County/Mundy Township community development block grant funds, and Mundy Township general fund appropriations.

LatinX Community Center

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Sen. John Cherry (D-27), Rep. Cynthia Neeley (D-70))

Justification: These funds will renovate a roughly 19,000 sq. ft. building at the corner of Lewis St. and Bennett Ave for the mixed-use purposes of increasing available housing and commercial business space.

SRSLY Dexter

Amount, sponsor: $125,000 (Sen. Sue Shink (D-14))

Justification: The purpose of this project is to prevent and decrease youth substance use in Dexter, MI. Additionally the purpose is to support youth mental health in Dexter, MI. This will be accomplished through education, awareness campaigns, evidence-based practices as part of the strategic prevention framework, and youth-leadership skill building.

High impact tutoring pilot program (Littera/Lansing Public Schools)

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Rep. Will Snyder (D-87))

Justification: Pursuant to §1016 of PA 121 of 2024, this project will fund the district’s high-impact tutoring pilot program using an external contractor, Littera Education. Littera Education is one of the nation’s leading providers of high-impact, high-dosage, data-driven tutoring programs and has a strong track record of improving educational outcomes for students in need. Littera will provide identified Lansing Public School District students with tutoring services that are consistent with the research-based design principles of high-impact/high-dosage tutoring. Littera will provide the district with program management services to support effective tutoring program implementation and continuous improvement, and Littera’s online Tutoring Management System will be used to track tutoring data in real time.

Hispanic community center

Amount, sponsor: $750,000 (Sen. Sean McCann (D-19), Rep. Julie Rogers (D-41))

Justification: Fulfilling the Promise for All capital campaign is focus to purchase and renovate a building to operate a direct service center, preschool and youth center. The main plan for the center is to be a focal point to the community to obtain many services, programs and support. The building needed many renovations to ensure it serve as a preschool and youth center in the community.

Holistic workforce development - Empowerment Plan

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Will Snyder (D-87), Rep. Joe Tate (D-10), Rep. Tyrone Carter (D-1))

Justification: Empowerment Plan is a holistic workforce development organization addressing homelessness in two critical ways. First, we provide full-time employment and services for individuals recovering from homelessness in Detroit. Second, we produce innovative sleeping bag coats, which are distributed to those who are unsheltered globally. Our mission is to break the cycle of generational homelessness by employing and empowering our unhoused neighbors to produce a sleeping bag coat for those in need. Empowerment Plan (EP) addresses deep-rooted systemic and racial inequities that greatly impact marginalized communities experiencing poverty, homelessness, and unemployment by reducing - and in many cases removing - barriers that prevent one from entering the workplace. EP works to provide low-income families experiencing and recovering from homelessness in Detroit the opportunity for stable employment and the safety net needed to create lasting intergenerational change. In the 2024/2025 fiscal year EP will invest in talent by hiring additional program and development support staff, serve 60 individuals recovering from homelessness through employment while producing and distributing 12,000 coats, begin to explore packaging up our model so that we can pilot another location within Michigan, and start securing funds to purchase our 21,000 square foot mixed-use facility on the eastside of Detroit

Jewish family services

Amount, sponsor: $1,200,000 (No sponsor identified)

Justification:

Junior achievement

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-6), Rep. Will Snyder (D-87))

Justification: Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan (JA Detroit) will utilize the 2025 Community Enhancement Grant to further enhance our learning labs and improve access for young people (ages 5-25) to experiential education programs focused on financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship. We were able to successfully pilot the experiential workshops during the 23-24 school year and are looking forward to serving even more Detroit and Southeastern Michigan youth in our fully functional updated space in 2025.

Grand Rapids

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (0)

Justification: Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes (JAMGL) will use the funding as provided by the State of Michigan to support the Community Enhancement of the Grand Rapids and surrounding area. The Huizenga Family JA Free Enterprise Center provides engaging educational activities for West Michigan youth, while also serving as a valuable community resource for organizations and businesses. Funds received will go towards enhancing the JA Free Enterprise Center as a community and educational resource for the West Michigan community.

Detroit

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (0)

Justification: Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan (JA Detroit) will utilize the 2025 Community Enhancement Grant to further enhance our learning labs and improve access for young people (ages 5-25) to experiential education programs focused on financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship. We were able to successfully pilot the experiential workshops during the 23-24 school year and are looking forward to serving even more Detroit and Southeastern Michigan youth in our fully functional updated space in 2025.

Life leaders

Amount, sponsor: $750,000 (Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-6))

Justification: The public purpose of Life Leaders Excellence Corps Program is to bring immersive, experiential workforce and leadership development experiences to Detroit youth experiencing socioeconomic and racial inequities. Employment and workforce development experiences are integrated and aligned so that students are not subjected to the pressure of balancing both after-school activities and a job, while also attending to academic and family responsibilities. Participants are connected with employment and career opportunities they are passionate about, and the resources they need to thrive in their lives, careers, and within their community! The program advances social, educational, and racial equity for young people of color by ensuring they have the resources necessary to thrive in their future educational and employment pursuits.

Math and reading academies - Age of Learning

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Will Snyder (D-87))

Justification: The Math and Reading Academies project aims to address the pressing challenges of literacy and numeracy skills among students in the state. Up to 75 elementary schools will supplement instruction with My Reading Academy® and/or My Math Academy®. Both programs were created by Age of Learning, a leading education technology provider for young learners and the creator of ABCmouse.com® Early Learning Academy, the award-winning comprehensive curriculum that helps prepare children for kindergarten through second grade. Age of Learning built upon its ABCmouse experience and applied well-established principles of learning science to develop its adaptive, personalized programs My Reading Academy and My Math Academy. These digital intervention tools are designed for students in Pre-K to 5th grade. By tailoring the proven My Reading Academy and My Math Academy programs to the specific context of Michigan, we aim to improve student outcomes. This project also includes include professional learning opportunities for educators and a caretaker center for parental involvement.

Michigan women forward

Amount, sponsor: $1,500,000 (Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-6))

Justification: Small businesses drive Michigan’s economy, but they also drive economic opportunity build wealth for the entrepreneurs that start them, and they build stability for the communities they serve. Women and minorities struggle to start and grow small businesses, especially in under-invested communities. They lack equal access to obtaining capital, less generational wealth and have far less access to business assistance to start or grow a company than others. This grant will fill the opportunity gaps for women and minority entrepreneurs throughout Michigan. This grant will 1) help provide loans to approximately 30 Michigan small businesses, especially to those that are women and/or minority owned, 2) provide business technical assistance to Michigan entrepreneurs through industry specific cohorts of up to 20 individuals or a total of 80 clients, 3) allow MWF to provide no interest loans to up to 50 women and minorities, and 4) help strengthen Michigan Women Forward while it is scaling to meet the needs of an increasing number of small businesses in Michigan communities throughout the state.

Michigan's high-tech talent initiative

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Rep. Jason Morgan (D-23))

Justification: To enhance economic prosperity through key programming focused on increasing the talent pipeline through exposure and experiential learning; attracting and retaining talent on a regional level; and promoting careers in automotive and mobility related fields.

Nutritional support program grant (Meals on Wheels)

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Rep. Carol Glanville (D-84))

Justification: This project will begin renovations of the Meals on Wheels Western Michigan's building which includes kitchen, warehouse, delivery and distribution hub, volunteer center and administrative offices. Meals on Wheels provides congregate and home delivered meals to older adults and individuals who qualify for ILOS services. This renovation will triple the capacity of Meals on Wheels Wester Michigan to provide such services.

Police athletic league

Amount, sponsor: $250,000 (Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-6))

Justification: The public purpose of this grant is to promote the redevelopment of a community-hub for both neighborhood and youth programming in Southwest Detroit. The building renovations, repairs to the center's physical plant and ongoing maintenance supported by this grant will extend its useful life and ensure its availability as a programming and resource hub for years to come. Moreover, Detroit PAL's community development and outreach work being done at the center will allow it to expand its partnerships and grow the participation of area youth in its athletic and youth enrichment programming.

Post-incarceration employment

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Will Snyder (D-87))

Justification: With nearly 50 years of experience in workforce development programming and evidence-based evaluations on the model's effectiveness, CEO is committed to providing immediate and comprehensive employment services exclusively to individuals who have recently returned home from incarceration. CEO is able to reach returning Michiganders across multiple jurisdictions with offices in Detroit and Pontiac. Through this project, CEO will continue to strengthen its comprehensive model which includes: job-readiness training, transitional employment, job coaching and development, advanced credentialing and training opportunities, and one year of post placement retention services. CEO also empowers participants with advanced skills so they can access opportunities that offer better wages and upward economic mobility. Currently, CEO is offering pathways in high-demand industries including: transportation (receiving a CDL), IT, and human services through CEO™s in-house leadership apprenticeship program. In the next year, CEO Michigan anticipates increasing its capacity to provide workforce development services to 260 returning citizens, advanced training to at least a dozen people, and build new transitional job partnerships with public sector agencies.

PsyGenics

Amount, sponsor: $250,000 (Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-6))

Justification: PsyGenics has developed a periodic program that incentivizes members and families to come to their Dearborn location for group social activities engaging them in activities of day-to-day life.

Ingham JJ Facility

Amount, sponsor: $12,500,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21), Rep. Kara Hope (D-74))

Justification: A facilities and program assessment completed by Fishbeck, an architect and engineering firm, determined the Ingham County Youth Center needs to be rebuilt. The report cites a significant increase in older, more dangerous youth with underlying mental health concerns, as well as space limitations preventing programming, results in an immediate need to modify the current structure of the facility. The assessment points to data subsequent to Raise the Age legislation where the number of 17 year olds in the facility increased from 1 out of 20 to 1 out of 3 after October 1, 2021. Additionally, data provided to Fishbeck by the 30th Judicial Circuit Court's Juvenile Division shows violent offenses for youth entering the Ingham County Youth Center are up by more than 4 times prior to Raise the Age legislation.

Hamtramck (Firetruck)

Amount, sponsor: $800,000 (Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-9), Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-3))

Justification: The purpose of this grant is to purchase a fire pumper for the Hamtramck Fire Department. The pumper will be used to provide fire and rescue services to the City of Hamtramck as well as aid response to the City of Highland Park and the City of Detroit.

City of Eastpointe (38th district court)

Amount, sponsor: $7,000,000 (Sen. Veronica Klinefelt (D-11))

Justification: This project involves constructing a new facility that is jointly used by the Eastpointe Police Department and the 38th District Court. The City has purchased property adjacent to the existing facility that houses the police department and district court and has demolished the former auto parts store/garage and residential house that previously occupied the purchased property. A 2-story structure is proposed within the newly purchased property and the existing building would be demolished and turned into parking and green space. Conceptual drawings have been prepared for the new facility and would involve the site/civil design of new parking facilities, new security features and the relocation of existing underground utilities. The existing building is antiquated with several maintenance issues, was built as a municipal court, and was never ...

Westland (Fire department infrastructure)

Amount, sponsor: $3,500,000 (Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-5))

Justification: To rebuild Fire Station #4 along with any related necessary equipment.

Livonia (Fire equipment)

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-6), Rep. Stephanie Young (D-16), Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-17), Rep. Matt Koleszar (D-22), Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-5))

Justification: The public purpose of this project, as outlined, is to enhance the fire protection equipment capabilities of Livonia, a growing city that serves a population between 95,000 and 96,000. The purchase of a new 107-foot aerial apparatus addresses the critical need for modern firefighting equipment to protect the expanding residential, commercial, manufacturing, and retail sectors. This investment aligns with the guidelines of PA 121 of 2024, which authorizes the use of state funds to support public safety initiatives, specifically for cities with Livonia’s population size, in counties with over 1.5 million residents, like Wayne County. The project aims to provide fire apparatus equipment per National Fire Protection Association(NFPA) recommendations. By securing the new quint/aerial apparatus, Livonia’s fire department will ensure continued compliance with NFPA standards, maintain a reliable fleet, improve strategic coverage of elevated structures within the city for fire protection and rescue capabilities, and enhance our ability to provide mutual aid assistance to surrounding communities. This is crucial for responding to the increased demand for fire services as new developments arise, ensuring faster response times and improved safety for residents and visitors. Furthermore, the strategic placement of this advanced fire apparatus will allow the department to better manage risks by reaching elevations beyond the capabilities of standard ground ladders. This protects the current infrastructure and future-proofs the city's fire response capacity in light of ongoing development. By combining state grant funds with the city's allocated budget, Livonia demonstrates fiscal responsibility and a commitment to public safety that aligns with the objectives of PA 121 of 2024.

City of Dearborn (Health and security infrastructure)

Amount, sponsor: $6,000,000 (Rep. Alabas Farhat (D-3), Rep. Erin Byrnes (D-15))

Justification: Please refer to the additional document for details.

Jewish Federation (Security)

Amount, sponsor: $4,000,000 (Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-7), Rep. Samantha Steckloff (D-19), Rep. Noah Arbit (D-20))

Justification: The purpose of this project is to implement safety and security measures that protect Metro Detroit Jewish residents from potential harm stemming from antisemitic acts and violence. For more than a century, the Jewish Federation of Detroit (Federation) has supported and built a vibrant Jewish communal life for all 70,000+ Jews who call southeastern Michigan home. Today, Federation is witnessing new waves of antisemitic threats across the U.S. stemming from the Israel-Hamas War. Between October 7, 2023 and October 6, 2024, the ADL (Anti-Defamation League) tracked 10,000+ antisemitic incidents nationwide, the highest number of antisemitic incidents ever recorded by the ADL in a one-year period. Here in Metro Detroit, we witnessed anti-Israel protests at universities, graffiti sprayed on Jewish organizations and Jewish-owned businesses, antisemitic flyers distributed in several Metro Detroit neighborhoods with Jewish residents, and threats against synagogues and individuals. These post-Oct. 7 incidents are in addition to the antisemitic incidents that the Metro Detroit Jewish community had already been enduring in recent years. In 2023, there were 267 antisemitic incidents, 262 reports of white supremacist propaganda distribution, and 13 white supremacist events in Michigan; Michigan was included among the 10 states with the most antisemitic incidents. Community members remain watchful and wary. Vigilance and preparedness are the best first line of defense against such perils. With state funds, Federation will implement several security measures to protect Metro Detroit Jewish residents as well as the general public who frequent Jewish organizations and human service agencies. Strategies include: 1. Stationing and deploying security resources at Jewish schools, summer camps, institutions, agencies, and community centers/campuses to ensure physical safety of staff, students, clients, and visitors. 2. Increasing security patrols during Jewish holidays and the Sabbath around Jewish houses of worship with high foot and vehicular traffic to ensure congregants’ safe passage to and from services. 3. Augmenting security personnel at synagogues and temples during holidays, Shabbat, and major events to safeguard congregants. Due to the evolving nature of antisemitic incidents, Federation will evaluate emerging threats and trends throughout this project period and deploy additional security strategies accordingly.

Macomb Community College Public Safety Institute

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Rep. Denise Mentzer (D-61))

Justification: The appropriation will be used for construction of an fully function al apparatus bay including technology and simulation for the Macomb Community College Fire Academy at the Public Service Institute. This building will provide students the ability to learn, train and simulate drills in an environment that reflects fire houses across the State of Michigan. This type of learning environment provides invaluable experience for students as they prepare for the workplace.

Northville Twp Fire Truck

Amount, sponsor: $1,500,000 (Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-13), Rep. Matt Koleszar (D-22), Rep. Jason Morgan (D-23))

Justification: The Northville Township Fire Department needs to replace its current ladder truck (aerial apparatus) which is 25 years old. A replacement truck is necessary to ensure the safety of the public. The replacement of the fire department's ladder truck is imperative to due to various factors affecting its operational efficiency and safety standards. The current ladder truck is outdated, lacks modern safety features and technological advancements crucial for effective firefighting and rescue operations. Given the rapid evolution of firefighting techniques and equipment, an outdated ladder truck could pose serious risks to both firefighters and civilians during emergency situations. Moreover, maintenance costs for older vehicles escalate over time, leading to inefficient allocation of resources. By replacing the aging truck with a newer model, the fire department can ensure enhanced reliability, agility, and functionality, thereby optimizing its capacity to respond promptly and effectively to emergencies. A new truck will incorporate features such as increased reach, enhanced stability, and advanced hydraulic systems, enabling firefighters to access elevated areas more efficiently and conduct rescue operations with greater precision. Additionally, modern ladder trucks integrate specialized equipment for hazardous material incidents or technical rescues, expanding the fire department's capabilities beyond traditional firefighting tasks. Investing in a new ladder truck aligns with the fire department's commitment to maintaining high standards of service delivery and safeguarding the community's well-being. By leveraging the latest innovations in firefighting technology, the replacement vehicle will bolster the department's readiness to confront diverse challenges and ensure optimal preparedness for future emergencies. The Northville Township Fire Department provides fire protection to several large commercial buildings, numerous big box stores and retail centers, 2 mega churches, 9 senior living facilities, 10 schools, a 3-story State of Michigan juvenile psychiatric facility (Hawthorne Center) that houses approximately 300 patients, the State Police Crime Lab, and Maybury State Park. In addition, the department protects a Consumer’s energy pumping station and reservoir, the Buckeye Petro pipeline, a portion of the Detroit water system, and an AT&T server and switch facility. The Northville Township Fire Department is a member of the Western Wanye County Mutual Aid Association and the State of Michigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS). This vehicle will also be used to respond to emergency incidents, when requested by our mutual aid partners.

Romulus Public Safety Building

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Reggie Miller (D-31))

Justification: The project is the complete renovation and redesign of the police public safety facility which is housed in a 100 year old former elementary school in the Romulus downtown district. The building is a historic landmark that anchors two neighborhoods and the City’s senior facilities. The current facility is not designed to serve its function, has highly inefficient work flows, is decaying, and does not meet the demands of a modern agency. It is a detrimental to police recruiting.

Kalamazoo Twp police & fire infrastructure

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Julie Rogers (D-41))

Justification: Revitalization of our Eastwood Fire Department as a primary focus of core public services. This includes development of a new fire station and fire service equipment and apparatus.

Oshtemo Twp Fire Station

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Christine Morse (D-40), Sen. Sean McCann (D-19))

Justification: The public purpose of the project is to acquire land, design and construct the new fire station for Oshtemo Charter Township.

Sterling Heights Police Command Vehicle

Amount, sponsor: $750,000 (Rep. Denise Mentzer (D-61), Rep. Nate Shannon (D-58), Sen. Paul Wojno (D-10))

Justification: $750,000 for the Police Command Vehicle (PCV) Sec. 1054(13) (13) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for public safety grants, $750,000.00 shall be awarded to a city with a population between 134,300 and 134,400 in a county with a population between 880,000 and 885,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census for a police command vehicle. Page 268 Purchase of a new PCV will replace our 2005 Chevrolet Workhorse Motorhome which is past its useful life. The PCV is used as a hub for communication and coordination during emergencies and large scale events

Eaton County Fire Training Center

Amount, sponsor: $700,000 (Rep. Angela Witwer (D-76))

Justification:

Madison Heights Police Dept HVAC

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Rep. Mike McFall (D-8))

Justification: This project supports the health, safety, and efficiency of the police department, which indirectly benefits the community by ensuring effective law enforcement and the responsible use of public resources. Upgrading the HVAC system ensures better air circulation and filtration within the police department, which directly impacts the health and well-being of officers, staff, and visitors. This can reduce the spread of airborne diseases and provide a healthier work environment. Energy Efficiency: A modern HVAC system would be more energy-efficient, leading to cost savings for the department and the city. Reduced energy consumption also aligns with environmental sustainability efforts, benefiting the broader community.

Utica Ambulance replacement

Amount, sponsor: $450,000 (Rep. Nate Shannon (D-58))

Justification:

Utica Fire & EMT radios

Amount, sponsor: $300,000 (Rep. Nate Shannon (D-58))

Justification: The purpose of this grant is to acquire equipment for the fire department that will improve firefighter safety, fire personnel response times, advanced life support system care, and communication. This grant will improve overall functions of operation and safety of our firefighters and residents. The equipment requested if granted, will replace 40 emergency response pagers, two response vehicles, replace 10 MSA SCBA air bottles, 10 MSA SCBA rechargeable lithium batteries, and replace 3 lifepak advance life support (ALS) monitors for our ambulances. These items had to be removed from the budget process and simply cannot be purchased without your help. The emergency response pagers will bring the Utica Fire Department dispatching alerts in-line with the Michigan Public Safety Communications System (MSPCS) recommendations (2016). These pagers will bring the fire department up to date with the Federal Communications Commission's narrow band mandate that went into effect January 1, 2013. When converting to this system of fire paging, our agency will no longer bear the cost and responsibilities of maintaining a separate paging system past the one-time $1,500.00 set up fee through M.Scs. response vehicles are needed to replace our emergency Medical Echo Unit and our Command Vehicle. These vehicles are driven to every scene and the most used in our fleet. The Echo unit goes on every single call and supports our fire fighters and citizens with quick response. The Command vehicle gets our leadership to the scene, establishes command, early planning, traffic control, and support. These vehicles are well beyond their life span for emergency vehicles and are in constant repair. This grant would guarantee quick and reliable responses without any issues for years to come. This would also significantly reduce the ongoing maintenance costs associated with these vehicles we are experiencing. Replacement of MSA SCBA air bottles and lithium batteries are essential for keeping our firefighters safe. This equipment is what firefighters use when they enter immediate life and death situations. It provides them with safe air to breath and the batteries provide the mechanical functions of the SCBA to notify FF's when they are low on air or an emergency arises with the equipment. The Utica Fire Department responds to roughly 1,500 calls per year and 90% of them are emergency medical calls. The life saving monitors that we currently have need to be updated to serve our residents and give them the best care possible. The new Lifepak 35's will give us the new technology required by Macomb Medical Authority to provide the best care and service to our residents and neighboring communities that we mutual aid with. There are too many patient care improvements to list but this is one of the most important. This equipment will put us in contact with the hospital prior to our arrival and allow them to see what type of medical emergency is coming to their facility by use of wireless modems inside the units. This function will alone better serve our citizens and allow the hospital better preparation for our arrival. As mentioned before, we simply cannot afford to purchase this equipment without this grant and support from our local legislative sponsors.

Grand Ledge Emergency Disaster Relief

Amount, sponsor: $250,000 (Rep. Angela Witwer (D-76), Rep. Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21))

Justification:

Casco Twp (Allegan County) Firehouse Garage

Amount, sponsor: $200,000 (Rep. Joey Andrews (D-38))

Justification: The appropriation will be used towards renovation of a portion of the Casco Township Hall previously used by the Fire Department. The space will be renovated for use by the Casco Senior Care Program. The floor will be leveled, ADA entry doors and restrooms will be added, and new HVAC will be installed. This renovated area will be used for millage-funded Casco senior programming which currently includes educational workshops, group exercise, social activities, and meals delivered to the facility by Van Buren Senior Services (meal delivery to start in 2025).

Utica Police Equipment

Amount, sponsor: $200,000 (Rep. Nate Shannon (D-58))

Justification: Utica Police Mobile Vehicle Barrier System. The purpose of this project is to ensure roadways can be quickly and safely closed down to prevent vehicles from entering a designated area. The vehicle barrier system can be rapidly deployed by one person and capable of safely closing down a roadway. The vehicle barrier system is rated to stop or slow down a vehicle creating a safe barrier that is easily movable for emergency vehicles. The barrier system would be used by the police in emergency road closure situations, special events requiring road closures, department of public works road closures, fire department operations, and be available to neighboring agencies in a mutual aid capacity. The system creates a safe barrier for pedestrians and emergency services while benefiting multiple agencies and the community as a whole.

AmeriCorps Urban Safety Program/Detroit Youth Service Corps

Amount, sponsor: $100,000 (Rep. Tyrone Carter (D-1))

Justification: Sophia Johnson-Parks, Grant & Contract Officer IV

Scio Twp Fire Truck

Amount, sponsor: $750,000 (Rep. Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Rep. Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Rep. Felicia Brabec (D-33))

Justification: The public purpose of appropriating $750,000 to Scio Township is to assist in purchasing a ladder truck for its fire department to service the public. The vehicle will be owned, housed, and maintained by Scio Township and will be available for use in any community that requests it.

Reignite

Amount, sponsor: $250,000 (Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-13))

Justification: We provide personalized guidance and support throughout the program, helping to identify strengths, refine skills, and find the right job opportunities. Additionally, participants will have access to sessions with career coaches in their area of interest. Program includes: 4-month program of hybrid learning •Assessment Review with our Program Administrator • Sessions with Career Coaches •Self-Paced learning include brushing up skills, tech training and certifications

Right to counsel

Amount, sponsor: $1,500,000 (Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-14), Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-6))

Justification:

SER Metro

Amount, sponsor: $750,000 (Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-6), Rep. Tyrone Carter (D-1))

Justification: SER Metro-Detroit's primary line of business is to conduct exemplary and results-oriented workforce center operations management, youth services, and human capital management with vast experience operating networks of the American Job Center and programs designed to address the needs of universal job seekers, public assistance recipients, at-risk youth, special and hard-to-serve populations. SER has been at the forefront of designing and providing alternative education, technical training, job readiness and placement services that meet the needs of disengaged youth, adult job seekers, and employers.

Starfish family services

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-6), Rep. Stephanie Young (D-16), Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-17))

Justification: Starfish Family Services aims to renovate two vacant buildings, one in the Boynton- Oakwood Heights neighborhood, and one in the Brightmoor neighborhood. Both areas are considered child care deserts and lack high-quality child care center options for families. The purpose of the building renovations is to transform currently vacant spaces, by supporting infrastructure improvements of vacant buildings, to high-quality early childhood education centers with the potential to serve 224 children each year.

Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Amount, sponsor: $750,000 (Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-6))

Justification: The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is housed in historic Orchestra Hall, built in 1919 and now part of the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center. Constructed in 2003, "The Max" serves Detroit and the greater SE Michigan community through performances, community services (e.g., music therapy), music education, and rentable spaces. In light of the economic challenges facing the DSO since the Covid-19 pandemic, public support for community enhancement is directed toward an immediate capital need facing our organization. Thanks to support from the state of Michigan, the DSO is replacing the existing roof at the Max and replacing controls in the patron elevator system to reflect current safety standards. State support fully funds these updates.

Walkabouts multisensory movement-based learning

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Rep. Will Snyder (D-87))

Justification: Walkabouts by ActivEd intends to address academic performance, cognition and inactivity issues among MICHIGAN students. Walkabouts is a web-based platform focused on improving educational outcomes. Walkabouts are innovative, on-demand lessons that transform Math, ELA/Literacy, Social Studies, and Science content into short, movement-rich activities for pre-k/elementary-age students. This evidence-based online platform makes it easy for teachers and parents to create lessons that bring key concepts to life through physical activity at school and at home. Walkabouts specifically correlate to the MICHIGAN state standards in Math, ELA/Literacy, Social Studies, and Science that teachers already use to develop and manage their lesson plans. Plus, unlike traditional videos, Walkabouts are dynamic and different every time they play. Pre-k Walkabouts correlate to Head Start and NAEYC standards in addition to MICHIGAN state standards." Sec. 1045. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for walkabouts multisensory movement-based learning, the department shall award the grant to a program that provides supplemental learning tools that integrate physical movement and multisensory lessons to complement traditional classroom instruction."

Wayne metro

Amount, sponsor: $2,500,000 (Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-3), Rep. Mike McFall (D-8))

Justification: Wayne Metropo is a nonprofit organization headquartered in the City of Detroit which has a population greater than 600,000 that operates a Community Impact Center in the City of Highland Park which has a population between 8,500 and 9,000 and is located in Wayne County with a population between1,700,000 and 1,850,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census. Funds provide for structural improvements to the Community Impact Center including building repair and maintenance. The center provides human services to low and moderate income residents throughout Wayne County. Services include but are not limited to Early Childhood education, home energy efficiency improvements, financial empowerment services, employment navigation, rental assistance, supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and utility assistance.

Winter sports Muskegon

Amount, sponsor: $1,500,000 (Rep. Will Snyder (D-87))

Justification: Public purpose of the project: The proposed project aims to enhance and modernize infrastructure at our organizations lease area at Muskegon State Park to increase its accessibility, usability, and appeal to the public. Specifically, the project will involve comprehensive site upgrades, including critical infrastructure improvements, procurement and installation of supporting park maintenance equipment, and planning an implementation costs necessary to ensure the upgrades are efficiently executed. These enhancements are designed to benefit the public by improving the quality and functionality of park facilities, thereby increasing visitor satisfaction and promoting recreational opportunities within facility lease area.

Women of tomorrow

Amount, sponsor: $200,000 (Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-6))

Justification: Women of Tomorrow is a mentorship program that has impacted over 5,072 mentees and awarded more than 2.6 million dollars in scholarships to high school graduates. The program connects successful female role models from the community to at-risk high school girls on a regular basis with a goal of helping those students stay in school, overcome obstacles, improve academic performance, graduate high school and successfully enter post-secondary education. To date, the program has a 97% graduation rate, 54% of the mentees are first generation in their family to pursue post-secondary education, and 80% of the mentees are minorities. The program helps to improve the school's graduation rates and leads to more students being successful not just in high school but beyond.

Young adult wellbeing and success Rock Center

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-35))

Justification: To provide community-based youth development and resiliency programs, such as Discover You program.

Youth career development program

Amount, sponsor: $450,000 (Rep. Jim Haadsma (D-44))

Justification: Starr Commonwealth will use its behavioral health expertise, its residential campus facilities and a collaborative network of partners to expand an innovative and much needed place for "Opportunity Youth" to more deeply connect with established educational and skilled trades programming and pathways to employment, as well as provide access to housing, transportation, healthcare, and holistic social and emotional supports that will improve participants’ chances of success. This proposed initiative/program is called F.O.C.U.S. Forward (Forging Opportunities for Career Upskilling and Success) and is partially modeled after the federal YouthBuild and Job Corps programs. FOCUS Forward will operate as a community-based program and on Starr’s 350-acre campus in Calhoun County, which includes multiple large ...

Workforce development grants - AFL-CIO Workforce Development Institute

Amount, sponsor: $4,000,000 (Rep. Will Snyder (D-87))

Justification: 1. Program Offering Expansion: Develop and implement pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs tailored to the healthcare, manufacturing, and green energy industries, providing participants with specialized training and certifications. 2. Increase Access and Diversity: Recruit and support underrepresented minorities, women, returning citizens, and veterans, ensuring they have equitable access to training oppo1iunities and support services. 3. Strengthen Industry Partnerships: Forge strategic partnerships with employers, affiliate labor unions, and industry associations in healthcare, manufacturing, and green energy sectors to facilitate job placements and apprenticeship opportunities for program graduates. 4. Enhance Program Sustainability: Develop sustainable funding models and partnerships to support the long-term viability and growth of our expanded programs, ensuring ongoing support for participants and communities.

Downtown development

Amount, sponsor: $150,000 (Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-6), Rep. Stephanie Young (D-16), Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-17))

Justification: The purpose of the Redford Township Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is to foster economic growth and the revitalization of the downtown district, particularly the area around Five Mile Road and Beech Daly Road. By leveraging public funding, the DDA aims to provide the resources necessary to plan and implement projects outlined in the DDA Development Plan. This funding serves a public purpose by enabling the DDA to: Enhance Aesthetics and Infrastructure: Focus on improving the visual appeal and functionality of the shopping environment within the DDA District through streetscape enhancements, lighting improvements, pedestrian-friendly walkways, landscaping, and public amenities. Support Local Businesses: Assist merchants by organizing events, offering business workshops, and providing resources to help local businesses thrive in a competitive market. Combat Blight: Undertake initiatives to eliminate blight in the district, which will attract new businesses, increase property values, and create a more inviting atmosphere for residents and visitors. Promote Economic Development: Invest in activities and projects that drive economic growth, including marketing efforts, real estate development, and strategic partnerships that encourage business retention and attraction. Advance the "Re-Envision Redford" Master Plan: Align with the vision established in the Township's recently adopted master plan, which seeks to create a vibrant, walkable downtown that serves as a hub for community engagement and economic activity. This includes a focus on mixed-use developments, active transportation options, and spaces that foster a sense of community. Through these efforts, the Redford Township DDA strives to create a thriving downtown district that enhances the quality of life for residents, attracts visitors, and positions the Township for long-term economic success.

Agricultural tourism hub redevelopment

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Rep. John Roth (R-104))

Justification: Fife Lake Township will acquire of the administration building, water, and wastewater systems at the former Pugsley Correctional Facility will address critical infrastructure needs of the community. This expansion will alleviate space constraints, improve service delivery, allow for better management of utilities, and secure compliant election infrastructure, laying the groundwork to create an agricultural tourism hub as an economic driver for the community. Through public-private partnerships, the township will ensure the long-term success and growth of the facility as an agricultural tourism hub. These partnerships will drive economic opportunities and job creation, create positive impact for the businesses affected by the closure of the prison, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the facility while promoting environmental stewardship.

Auto show public safety

Amount, sponsor: $225,000 (Rep. Will Snyder (D-87))

Justification: The grant will be used to help support and offset public safety, parking, facility rental, and other governmental related expenses and costs related to the auto show. The Auto Show spans more than one week during January of 2025. Most of these expenses are payable to Huntington Place through the Convention Authority. The Auto show runs from January 10th through January 20th, 2025 and showcases Michigan's leadership in the automotive industry and highlights economic development and educational opportunities in the industry.

Brownstown municipal infrastructure

Amount, sponsor: $1,500,000 (Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D-4))

Justification: Funds will be utilized for the purpose of design, architectural services, engineering, construction management, construction, and other related goods and services to support the renovation of Brownstown Township Hall.

Center for social enterprise development

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-6))

Justification: The public purpose of this project is to support the establishment and sustainable growth of social enterprises to provide marginalized Michigan residents employment opportunities, with an emphasis on people with disabilities. This will be done by creating innovative pathways to entrepreneurship and workforce integration. The establishment of the Center for Social Enterprise Development, convened collaboratively between the Small Business Association of Michigan and Incompass Michigan will be focused on employment-related social enterprises as a means to drive sustainable change in the employment landscape for people underrepresented in the workforce. The Center will 1) provide grants for technical assistance and professional development, 2) connect social enterprises with available resources and relevant networks and 3) research and disseminate best-practices for social enterprise establishment and growth. The execution of this work will create a community of social enterprise businesses that will feature peer to peer learning and connections, advancing the further development of Social Enterprises in Michigan.

Chinatown development

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-3))

Justification: The project will be for street improvements, infrastructure, construction of Peterboro Street as part of the Historic Chinatown Detroit project. This initiative is an exciting and unique opportunity to revitalize a signicant area, and we are eager to collaborate with the State of Michigan, the community, and other key stakeholders to bring this vision to life.

Sea wall project (GP Shores)

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-12))

Justification: Emergancy Lake Shore Road Seawall repairs will protect critical infrastructure adjacent to Lake Shore Road including: shoreline, roadway, water and sewer. Repairs will also improve public safety by the elinination of (Voids in the revetment.

City of New Baltimore (Break wall project )

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-12))

Justification: The public purpose of this project is to create a safe harbor for park-goers and recreational boaters at Walter and Mary Burke Park in New Baltimore. The addition of break walls at Walter & Mary Burke Park will allow boaters to safely access downtown New Baltimore from Lake St. Clair by reducing the impacts of wave energy experienced at the site that currently makes docking properly difficult for boaters during adverse conditions. Indirectly, this effort will also reduce the impacts of erosion along the shoreline and at New Baltimore's public bean while simultaneously protecting the City's critical infrastructure at the water treatment plant. This would create the only safe harbor freely available for public use in Anchor Bay with other public amenities like a beak, park and provide walking access to the City's downtown hub.

Bay City (Bridge cost reimbursement)

Amount, sponsor: $1,600,000 (Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-35))

Justification: Grant will be used to reimburse the City of Bay City for much of the local match requirements of the Lafayette Bridge (a State-owned bridge) Replacement/Reconstruction Project. This will replace the local and Act 51 revenues the City would have otherwise had to dedicate to this project. This will enable the City to utilize these dollars for other City road projects.

Oak Park (Water and road infrastructure)

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-8), Rep. Regina Weiss (D-6))

Justification: This project includes the full replacement of water main on Sussex Ave from Nine Mile to Rosemary and replacement of the water main crossings on Nine Mile Rd at Avon, Radclift, Wildwood, Marlow, Sussex, Church, Gardner, and Cloverlawn. The water mains will be installed according to AWWA standards, except where we may request variances due to existing conditions. According to our records, in the past fifteen years, we have experienced eight water main breaks on Sussex in this area and seven water main breaks on Nine Mile. Repairing these breaks required emergency water shut offs to several hundred people each time a break was repaired. Many water main breaks are also repaired outside of regular working hours, so the people repairing the water main were paid for overtime work. New, correctly installed and inspected water mains are not expected to break nearly as often as our sixty to seventy year old water mains that make up a large amount of Oak Park drinking water infrastructure. New water mains can be expected to have an estimated useful life of fifty years or more. This will have a direct impact on our residents, as the water shut-offs that coincide with water main breaks cause large disruptions and limited access to water to residents and businesses. Everyone needs access to safe drinking water in order to live well. New drinking water infrastructure benefits everyone in the immediate area as well as the people that they know outside the immediate area. Water main breaks are stressful for the workers who repair the mains as well as the people and businesses experiencing emergency water shut offs for an indeterminate amount of time. Water main breaks endanger the water quality throughout Oak Park, so replacing aging water infrastructure positively impacts the entire distribution system. The Nine Mile Road Rehabilitation project includes milling the existing asphalt overlay, completing some repairs on the underlying concrete, and replacing the overlay and restriping. If funds are available, improvements to non-motorized facilities may be considered as part of this project. We have a Nine Mile corridor improvement plan for non-motorized road users as part of a regional plan for Nine Mile. We don’t have the funds to complete those improvements as part of this project. Nine Mile is a major commercial and residential corridor in Oak Park. Nine Mile should be safe and available for all road users. A new asphalt overlay will improve safety and drivability on Nine Mile. Furthermore, the non-motorized improvements will help us in carrying out the work we have already completed on the eastern portion of Nine Mile, and that are recommended in the Nine Mile Corridor Plan report that was created in partnership with the cities of Hazel Park, Ferndale, Southfield, Farmington and Farmington Hills, and Oakland County. This plan’s goal is to provide 18miles of non-motorized facilities through South Oakland County, interconnecting six vibrant communities and transforming the corridor into a consistently accessible pathway for bicycles, scooters, foot travel and assistive mobility devices, fostering the area's well0eing, environmental preservation, active transportation culture and overall economic development.

Garden City (Sidewalk improvements)

Amount, sponsor: $2,500,000 (Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-5))

Justification: The goal is to have a fully walkable City with a complete grid of sidewalks to enhance the livability of the community. Additionally, these sidewalks will be designed to meet ADA requirements so that the all people will be safe on a sidewalk and not in the street. The Sidewalk GAP Program in the City of Garden City will be to provide public sidewalks in the City where there are gaps between properties; identify houses where here is not a sidewalk and install the "gap" to connect to the next property with a sidewalk; will conduct a study and prioritize the most important areas and begin in those areas; restore the private and public property disturbed by the sidewalk installation; will connect sidewalks with streets at intersections and make ADA upgrades to these access points; identify and install sidewalks to provide safe routes to schools for all children attending schools in the City; and create a safe surface without trip hazards.

CATA (Facility improvements)

Amount, sponsor: $5,000,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21), Rep. Angela Witwer (D-76))

Justification: As a public authority, CATA will use these funds to address capacity issues for administrative staff at its existing South Lansing headquarters facility. As demand for public transportation and ridership has expanded in recent years, CATA’s administrative staffing needs exceeds the facility’s capacity. Additionally, CATA’s Board of Directors and executive leadership are aware that the current headquarters location are inaccessible by the public, especially those who don’t have other viable means of transportation, primarily comprising seniors, people with disabilities and the underemployed/unemployed. In alignment with its strategic goal to achieve regional mobility through public-private partnerships, CATA requires a development that provides its riders and the public with direct access to its primary transit hub, its Customer Experience team and public-facing executives and employees, and community resources that seamlessly integrate within the existing infrastructure — with an emphasis on support for our region’s most marginalized and underserved populations. CATA’s proposed facility would bring the following benefits to the region: • Make community resources and social services more equitably accessible among target populations • Remove transportation barriers, thereby addressing staffing shortages among area employers • Create jobs and job access; attract skilled talent to downtown Lansing offices and businesses • Redevelop underutilized land by employing sustainable and urban design best practices • Co-locate complementary transit-oriented design land uses and services • Involve community partners to identify shared community goals • Create access to social, employment, job-training, and health care resources

Invest Detroit (Senior Housing)

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-3))

Justification: The Kamper and Stevens Buildings provide much needed housing for seniors in downtown Detroit, a district that has seen a considerable influx of market-rate housing over the last decade, which has in turn put affordable housing options at risk. Invest Detroit, in partnership with the Roxbury Group, undertook a $20 million recapitalization and renovation of the properties in 2018, and in connection with that project committed to maintain the units as senior, affordable for fifty years (at 60% AMI). While the is renovation accomplished numerous much needed improvements to the properties, the overall financing left the project short of the necessary funds to undertake a complete overhaul of the elevators, and certain related electrical upgrades, all of which are well past their useful life. Further, given the significant affordability protections for ...

Taylor / Wayne Co (Community infrastructure)

Amount, sponsor: $5,000,000 (Sen. Erika Geiss (D-1))

Justification: ***see form***

Kalamazoo Co (Tornado relief)

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Sen. Sean McCann (D-19))

Justification: Public Purpose of the Project: The May 7, 2024, tornado that struck the southern portion of Kalamazoo County caused significant destruction to public infrastructure, homes, businesses, and essential services. The proposed project aims to address critical recovery needs, including the restoration of essential public services, infrastructure repairs, housing recovery, and community resiliency measures. The primary purpose of this project is to ensure the safety, well-being, and economic recovery of Kalamazoo County residents and businesses affected by the disaster. Consistency with PA 121 of 2024: PA 121 of 2024 allows for state assistance to local units of government in the aftermath of natural disasters, particularly for projects that enhance public safety, restore public infrastructure, and prevent future loss of life or property. This project is consistent with the legislative intent of PA 121, as it directly focuses on: -Restoring and improving infrastructure critical to public health and safety (such as roads, water systems, and emergency response facilities). -Providing housing assistance to displaced residents. -Ensuring community resilience by reinforcing infrastructure to better withstand future disasters. -Supporting economic recovery by restoring damaged commercial areas and facilitating small business recovery. Additional Detail: In addition to basic recovery efforts, this project includes a component of long-term mitigation planning. By rebuilding with more resilient materials and modern designs, the County aims to reduce the impact of future storms. This includes upgrades to stormwater systems, reinforced public facilities, and improved communication and coordination protocols among emergency responders. Furthermore, the project also involves community engagement and education efforts to help residents better prepare for and respond to future natural disasters, making this recovery effort a comprehensive solution to both immediate and future needs. This project will serve as a model of resilience and preparedness for the entire region, demonstrating how local government can respond quickly to disaster while also planning for future risk mitigation.

Lathrup Village (Community infrastructure)

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-7), Rep. Jason Hoskins (D-18))

Justification: Southfield Road Water Main Replacement Project includes replacing ~6,000 linear feet of water main, which was originally installed between 1926 and 1928, to improve water flow and reliability throughout the city's northern half, which services approximately 1,200 residential homes and 50 businesses. The project will significantly increase fire protection and fire flow rates due to the increased pipe size and elimination of the undersized, tuberculation-filled cast iron water mains. Over 12 water main breaks have occurred, and the replacement will also reduce future maintenance costs for repair and loss of business operations.

Warrendale Business Association (Corridor improvements)

Amount, sponsor: $2,500,000 (Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2))

Justification: Improve business and business infrastructure development and upgrades for the warrendale neighborhood and business corridor.

MI Assn of Municipal Clerks

Amount, sponsor: $1,035,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21))

Justification: Infrastructure projects to provide precinct accessibility grants to local municipal clerks. The funding will support local municipal clerks in ensuring that voting precincts meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Although this funding won't fully cover all the needs, it serves as a strong starting point.

BWL Steam Conversion Project

Amount, sponsor: $5,000,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21), Rep. Angela Witwer (D-76), Rep. Emily Dievendorf (D-77))

Justification: Melanie D. Ryska, MAMC President The purpose of this project is to replace Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL)'s aging steam system with a more efficient and reliable hot water system. This project will take place over many phases. It will provide customers who receive steam heat with hot water to heat their buildings in the winter. The first phase will focus on planning and design for some key downtown Lansing customers and will fall on BWL's fiscal year (7/1/2025 -6/30/2026) for total budgeted amount.

Eaton County Bank Intercounty Drain Project

Amount, sponsor: $5,000,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21), Rep. Angela Witwer (D-76))

Justification: Support the costs of the Bank lntercounty Drain project in the County of Eaton following a petition filed on November 19, 2021 to the Bank lntercounty Drain Drainage Board and found necessary at a Hearing of Necessity on March 6, 2023 according to the Michigan Drain Code.

Frankenmuth Youth Sports Complex

Amount, sponsor: $10,000,000 (Rep. Amos O'Neal (D-94), Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-35), Sen. Kevin Daley (R-26))

Justification: The Frankenmuth ODA plans to dispurse funds to the Frankenmuth Growth & Development Foundation (formerly Frankenmuth Chamber Foundation) for the purposes of developing a nonprofit facility that will host year-round sporting events and tournaments for a minimum of 3 sports, including basketball, volleyball, pickleball and more. A committee (Frankenmuth Area Sports & Tourism Alliance) of the Frankenmuth Growth & Development Foundation will be the governing body for this new tourism development project. Attached is the most current Pro Forma. The Frankenmuth Convention & Visitors Bureau, as a local partner, has also hired SFC for Owner's Rep Services to move the project forward.

Detroit Zoo Infrastructure

Amount, sponsor: $7,000,000 (Rep. Samantha Steckloff (D-19), Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-8), Rep. Natalie Price (D-5), Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-3), Rep. Regina Weiss (D-6), Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-6), Rep. Helena Scott (D-7), Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-7), Rep. Mike McFall (D-8), Rep. Kelly Breen (D-21), Rep. Brenda Carter (D-53), Rep. Sharon MacDonell (D-56), Rep. Jason Hoskins (D-18))

Justification: Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) requested State funding to continue urgent water infrastructure improvements at the Detroit Zoo's 95-year-old main campus. The DZS is a critical asset for our state, driving recreation and tourism with nearly 1.2 million visitors and $168 million in economic impact expected this year alone. The DZS needs this investment to replace aging infrastructure for storm water, sanitary and municipal water supplies. The DZS has conducted extensive analysis exposing antiquated infrastructure that poses a significant risk to structures and animal habitats.

Bonstelle Theatre Detroit

Amount, sponsor: $5,000,000 (Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-3))

Justification: The Bonstelle Playhouse will provide a much needed non-profit venue for the hosting of community gatherings and performances in the greater downtown. It's ability to host a sit-down event for up to 300 people as well as a performance for up to 1,200 spectators fills a particularly unmet demand within the city's core, with excellent proximity to the Detroit Medical Center, Wayne State University as well as the balance of Detroit's larger entertainment district In addition, the project will ensure the complete restoration of one of Detroit's oldest and most under-appreciated historic properties - one with deep ties to Detroit's Jewish community as well as to generations of performers who learned their craft through the Wayne State Theatre program. This project honors both of those histories and ensures that future generations will be able to ...

Wyoming Non-motorized Trail

Amount, sponsor: $3,000,000 (Rep. John Fitzgerald (D-83), Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-29))

Justification: This award is for the City of Wyoming’s non-motorized trail that is headquartered in Kent County with a population of 659,000. The award will fund improvements to the trails on 52nd and 56th Streets.

Washtenaw Huron Waterloo Pathways Border-To-Border trail

Amount, sponsor: $3,000,000 (Rep. Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Sen. Sue Shink (D-14))

Justification: HWPI’s mission is to facilitate development and promote enjoyment of regional trails connecting people, communities, and nature. Through this mission, we work to develop non-motorized trails throughout Washtenaw County and into connecting counties, providing significant funding to our projects, as well as communications support, community engagement activities, policy expertise, volunteer opportunities, and programming. Our current major project for which the state appropriation applies is the Washtenaw County-wide Border to Border Trail (B2B Trail) - which we work to develop with our primary public partner, the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC). When complete, the 45-mile B2B Trail will traverse the entire county, from the Washtenaw-Wayne border in the east to the Washtenaw-Jackson border in the west - crossing 4 cities, 2 major universities, 2 major hospital systems, multiple nature areas, 3 metroparks, and more, with over half of the trail running next to the beautiful Huron River. Beyond Washtenaw County, the B2B Trail connects directly into the Van Buren Township segment of the Iron Belle Trail in Wayne County to the east (which further connects to the Lower Huron Metropark series of trails) and through Jackson and Ingham Counties to the west, connecting to the Lakelands Trail. HWPI is actively funding much of the Van Buren Trail, as is heavily involved in the planning and eventual funding for the Lakelands connection. Just over 6 miles remain for the trail to be fully connected and complete across the county, but the final miles represent the most challenging and expensive segments of the whole project. This funding, and additional funding to come, will support our remaining major segments - 3 projects along the Huron River between Ann Arbor and Dexter (comprising about 3 miles of trail, 3 bridges over the Huron River, and boardwalk); 2 projects along the Dexter to Chelsea corridor (comprising about 2 miles, including a bridge over Mill Creek); and one project from where the trail currently ends at Boyce Rd along M-52 to the Washtenaw-Jackson County line (about 1.5 miles). This funding will be combined with individual and foundation funding, which will compromise about 45% of the remaining funds for the entire project. Other project partners - WCPARC, as well as local municipalities, the Washtenaw County Road Commission, and other local agencies - will combine to provide the remaining funding. Non-motorized trails like the B2B Trail provide tremendous value to the communities in which they exist - offering safe and accessible recreational opportunities; carbon free community options; nature access, especially to those who otherwise cannot experience nature regularly; local economic support; and connections to other communities, nature preserves, and more. Further, our work to connect the B2B Trail to other regional trails provides a truly unique opportunity to create a non-motorized trail network throughout southeast Michigan.

Canton Township Summit Renovation

Amount, sponsor: $2,500,000 (Rep. Ranjeev Puri (D-24))

Justification: The public purpose of this project is the improvement of community recreation facility. Section 1053a (23). From the funds appropriated in part 1 for infrastructure grants, $2,500,000.00 shall be awarded to a charter township with a population between 98,600 and 98,700 in a county with a population greater than 1,500,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census for renovations of a community recreation facility.

City of Hamtramck Public Works

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-9))

Justification: These funds will be used to develop a new facility for various services of the City of Hamtramck including public safety, public works, and parks and recreation. It will house office space, training space, storage, equipment and maintenance with the objective of centralizing and modernizing operations and maximizing efficiency.

Hamtramck Negro League Field/Veterans Park

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-9))

Justification: These funds will be used to reconstruct and improve the parking lots and infrastructure of the City of Hamtramck’s Historic Hamtramck Stadium – the Negro League baseball stadium.

Windsor Twp Water Hookup to BWL

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Rep. Angela Witwer (D-76), Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21))

Justification: Installation of new water service lines to ensure clean, reliable, and affordable drinking water within a section of Windsor Charter Township.

Mount Clemens Riverfront Revitalization

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Rep. Denise Mentzer (D-61), Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-12))

Justification: The public purpose of this project is to create a safe harbor for park-goers and recreational boaters at Walter and Mary Burke Park in New Baltimore. The addition of break walls at Walter & Mary Burke Park will allow boaters to safely access downtown New Baltimore from Lake St. Clair by reducing the impacts of wave energy experienced at the site that currently makes docking properly difficult for boaters during adverse conditions. Indirectly, this effort will also reduce the impacts of erosion along the shoreline and at New Baltimore's public beach while simultaneously protecting the City's critical infrastructure at the water treatment plant. This would create the only safe harbor freely available for public use in Anchor Bay with other public amenities like a beach, park, and provide walking access to the City's downtown hub.

Wyandotte Downriver Arts Center Historic Rehab

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Rep. Jaime Churches (D-27), Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D-4))

Justification: $2,000,000 was approved for the renovation and rehabilitation of the historic Wyandotte Arts Center building located at 81 Chestnut Street, Wyandotte.

Saginaw Memorial Cup Upgrades

Amount, sponsor: $1,600,000 (Rep. Amos O'Neal (D-94), Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-35))

Justification: The purpose of the funds is the design, construction/installation and signage for an elevator at the Dow Event Center in downtown Saginaw, Michigan. The facility is approaching half a century of usage, as not only the home of the Saginaw Spirit CHL hockey team, but also as the host to countless community events (graduations, school plays/concerts, community organization hosted displays & fundraisers), concerts, shows, artists showcases and many more. Due to its age the facility was not originally designed with an elevator or other ADA/accessibility options. The elevator makes all areas of the arena open and available to patrons with a wide range of mobilities, as well as making the facility more open to a wider range of shows/events to bring community members and visitors to historic downtown Saginaw, continuing with ...

Mount Clemens Septic Station Project

Amount, sponsor: $1,500,000 (Rep. Denise Mentzer (D-61), Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-12))

Justification: Mount Clemens is the only place in Macomb County that accepts sewage from septic haulers, vactor trucks etc. All northern communities bring their waste to Mount Clemens. This will help construct a new septic receiving station.

Oak Hill Cemetery - Battle Creek

Amount, sponsor: $1,200,000 (Rep. Jim Haadsma (D-44))

Justification: Oak Hill Cemetery is an important landmark in Battle Creek, containing the rich history of the community since its inception in 1844. This grant will allow the Cemetery to do vital restoration work allowing the public better access, preserving this important history and allowing it to continue as an active cemetery for generations to come.

Ironwood Ski Jump - Pine Mountain Ski Jump at Veterans Park

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Ed McBroom (R-38))

Justification: Pine Mountain Ski Jump at Veteran's Park From the funds appropriated in Part 1 for infrastructure grants, $1,000,000 shall be awarded to a non-profit organization that is a ski club located in a county with a population between 25,900 and 26,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census for the construction and installation of an Americans with Disabilities Act compliant elevator to improve compliance and accessibility of a ski jump.

Oak Valley Park in Pittsfield Twp

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Felicia Brabec (D-33))

Justification: Parks and Recreation improvements have ranked as one of the top priorities for Pittsfield Township residents in a multitude of surveys, planning forums, design charrettes, and other public engagement platforms the Township has undertaken since 2009. In 2018, Pittsfield Township acquired an approximately four -acre parcel at the corner of Oak Valley Road and Waters Road in Pittsfield Charter Township (Pittsfield), referred to as the "Waters/Oak Valley Park", through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources MDNR) Trust Fund Acquisition Grant; and residents and Township officials have strongly stated their desire to establish a park at the Waters/ Oak Valley location, as documented in Pittsfield' s 2020 Sustainable Vision Parks & Recreation Master Plan. The Township has worked very hard to develop a master plan for the development of Waters/ Oak Valley Park that would provide an urban park in the northwest area of the Township that is currently heavy commercial/ residential and lacking in open space. The proposed public park will include trails, recreational facilities (pickleball courts, sand volleyball, playscapes), and wildlife viewing of the woodland and wetland areas of the property. The proposed project will incorporate the desires of its residents, integrate environmentally friendly features into the design, minimize the impact of on-site natural features, and create an enjoyable experience for all park users, while providing direct linkages to nearby existing mixed used and residential developments.

Oak Park Community/Recreation Center

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-8), Rep. Regina Weiss (D-6))

Justification: Through feedback the City received from a yearlong planning and public engagement process in 2022 to update the City’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan, it was identified that the Oak Park community strongly desired a new community center that includes an indoor pool, indoor track, gymnasium, and room for the increased programming. Based on the community’s needs, the current community center is grossly inadequate. Consisting of only eight standard meeting rooms, it severely limits the space and programming the City is able to offer, resulting in unmet needs of many users. Oak Park residents showed strong support for the new community center when they voted to pass two recreation millages on the November 2023 ballot. The proposals included a general obligation bond proposal to build a new community center, and a Headlee override for recreation purposes for a period of twenty years to fund capital improvements for parks, facilities and amenities, and to cover the increased cost of general operations in the Parks and Recreation department that will coincide with the new community center. A new community center will provide us the opportunity to vastly expand our programs and amenities to meet the expressed needs of all users. The expanded programming we wish to be able to provide in the future includes year-round aquatic programs, indoor walking, basketball, pickleball, volleyball and soccer programs, open gymnasium access to the community, wellness, fitness and dance programs, and community fitness programs. Recreational opportunities are essential to an individual's quality and longevity of life and overall mental health, which is why we have promised our residents a new Community Center that best supports these goals. Due to the fixed budgets of many of our residents, we were conservative in our bond request to the voters. While the voter-approved bond provides a secure funding mechanism for $44 million, we are going to struggle to provide all the amenities our community members want and need from this facility. Therefore, any additional outside funding we can secure will help us to ensure we are able to provide the community with a new facility that meets all of their needs.

Judson Center Royal Oak campus renovations

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Natalie Price (D-5))

Justification: The Judson Center Royal Oak Renovation Project is a transformative initiative to renovate and modernize the Royal Oak Campus at 13 Mile and Greenfield, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of the community while expanding its capacity to provide critical services. This comprehensive renovation will enhance facilities for autism, behavioral health, adoption, and foster care services by creating larger, safer spaces designed for optimal care delivery. Unique entrances will be incorporated to ensure privacy for individuals and families, while flexible spaces will accommodate program growth and innovation. A key feature of the project will be the creation of an integrated health clinic, fostering holistic care and promoting improved outcomes for those we serve. This transformation underscores Judson Center's commitment to its mission and the community.

Dickinson County road replacement: County 573 Rd

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Jenn Hill (D-109))

Justification: County Road 573 is a Primary Road located in Dickinson County that is a critical economic route for the lumber & timber industries. It is also a scenic route that provides access to hunters, snowmobiles, fishermen, ORV's and other outdoor enthusiasts. There are numerous residents that also live on County Road 573. The overlay will improve the driving, walking and bike riding conditions for them as well as the general motoring public. The project will comprise of a 4.59 miles of a rubberized overlay that goes from US2 to the City of Norway city limits.

Detroit Parks Coalition infrastructure & accessibility

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Stephanie Young (D-16), Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-14))

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City of Detroit Public Parks and Greenway Infrastructure

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Helena Scott (D-7))

Justification: The Joe Louis Greenway is a 29-mile cycling and pedestrian path that travels through 23 neighborhoods in the City of Detroit, as well as the neighboring communities of Dearborn, Hamtramck, and Highland Park. It consists of a combination of shared-use paths, bike lanes, landscaping, lighting, wayfinding and other amenities.

Wayne Port Authority

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-14))

Justification: Section 1053B Line 14 (14) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for infrastructure grants, $1,000,000.00 shall be awarded to a port authority located in a county with a population greater than 1,500,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census for a pilot program and future development of port authority facilities. The funds will be used for the planning and development of a public port facility.

Grand Rapids Ford Airport Control Tower Local Match

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Rep. Phil Skaggs (D-80), Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-29))

Justification: The purpose of the project is to support construction of a new Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR). The current ATCT is outdated, does not meet current code requirements, and is located so that it is inhibiting future airport development due to line-of-sight restrictions. A new ATCT located on the east side of the airfield will allow for continued development that will aid GRR in continuing to serve and meet the needs of the growing West Michigan community. This grant will fund enabling work for the construction of the new ATCT.

West Bloomfield Twp Greer Road bridge replacement

Amount, sponsor: $800,000 (Rep. Noah Arbit (D-20), Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-13))

Justification: The Greer Road Bridge at Rosedale Drive is a bridge in West Bloomfield Township maintained by the Cass Lakeside Community Association that services 238 homes. The bridge is no longer safe for the public to use without concern. The bridge does not meet the 2015 fire code requirement for fire trucks, and West Bloomfield Township has indicated they may be forced to cease emergency services to the neighborhood because the bridge is no longer load rated to support even the smallest fire truck. Other bridges in the neighborhood need maintenance work, and the construction equipment necessary to carry out those repairs cannot enter the neighborhood over the poorly-rated bridge, delaying future infrastructure work. Repair of the bridge will improve the safety of residents, visitors, construction workers, and first responders entering and exiting the neighborhood in northern West Bloomfield, and extend the bridge's lifespan significantly.

Waterford Twp Senior Center

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Rep. Brenda Carter (D-53))

Justification: The Waterford School District provided senior services in an old elementary school for Waterford Township. All the costs were covered by the School District. The School District no longer wants to provide these services, because they want to focus on early childhood development. Over 25% of Waterford's population is 60 years old, and the seniors are vital in the community. Waterford Township wants to continue providing senior services, including Meals on Wheels, however, it will cost $1,190,374.00 which the Township cannot afford without assistance. The grant of $500,000 will help pay for five full-time and two part-time employees, building and maintenance costs, recreation costs, contracted services, and information technology costs that the Township will start paying in 2025.

Wayne County School Infrastructure

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Rep. Alabas Farhat (D-3), Rep. Erin Byrnes (D-15))

Justification: The public purpose for this project is to improve facility access protection to meet safety and security concerns and requirements by adding secured and controlled entrance access to the premises for the children, staff, and public utilizing the school. As security threats to educational facilities have increased in recent years, improved access controls and the need for security cameras to monitor any potential security threats have become standard over the last decade for such facilities, including schools like MAYA located on Ford Road in Dearborn, Michigan.

Public WiFi in Greektown area Detroit

Amount, sponsor: $300,000 (Rep. Will Snyder (D-87))

Justification: The grant will directly support technology to enhance public safety and connectivity in the commercial and entertainment district of Greektown Detroit.

Innovate Albion Elevator Installation

Amount, sponsor: $250,000 (Rep. Jim Haadsma (D-44))

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Buena Vista Twp township Administrative Offices

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-35), Rep. Amos O'Neal (D-94))

Justification: The COVID-19 pandemic shined a light on many needs in governmental processes which included adequate spacing for staff and constituents as well. Due to the floorplan of the current Township building located at 1160 S. Outer Drive. Saginaw, MI, there was no way to sufficiently space the staff in a way that provided safe and fair working conditions. While many relied on the ability to work from home, unfortunately as a local municipal office that was not an option. Due to the space constraints and the current status of the aging location, the Township Trustees and Superintendent have decided that it is best to relocate the office. The selected site that was deemed the best site for the new location is the former Buena Vista High School ...

Bridgman City Hall Rehabilitation

Amount, sponsor: $150,000 (Rep. Joey Andrews (D-38))

Justification: The Bridgman City Hall Renovation Project will extend the serviceable life of Bridgman's local government offices, police department, and fire department by at least twenty years. The project includes a new roof, spot water damage repair and new siding.

City of Benton Harbor DDA - State Street Theatre Study

Amount, sponsor: $30,000 (Rep. Joey Andrews (D-38))

Justification: This project consists an engineering assessment, feasibility, and pre-design work to plan for the reconstruction and restoration and renovation of the Benton Harbor State Theater. and Annex for the creation of a publicly owned not for profit performing arts and movie theater complex. The buildings comprising the theater complex are located in the heart of the Downtown District and they have been disused and blighted for nearly two decades. The lack of business activity and investment have added to the loss of revenue to the city by inhibiting the redevelopment of the nearby buildings and attracting the foot traffic needed to build a successful traditional downtown.

Sumpter Twp Park Improvements

Amount, sponsor: $25,000 (Rep. Reggie Miller (D-31))

Justification: The full Special Grant will be utilized for Banotai & Graham Parks improvements to features and grounds. This will include recreational feature enhancements, development and playscapes.

Hamburg Twp Museum

Amount, sponsor: $20,000 (Rep. Jennifer Conlin (D-48))

Justification: 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of Hamburg Township Historical Society and Museum's service to the community as a cultural and educational resource.. The museum is a valuable asset to the community offering visual exhibits, presentations, classes, and archival records. With the anticipated growth in the area continuing, the need to invigorate resources grows with it. As a non-profit organization, financial limitations constrict the ability to modernize the infrastructure of the historic building housing the museum and expand exhibit options. A strategic step in successfully continuing our mission requires the following upgrades: 1)Modification of existing track lighting to energy-conscious and environmentally friendly technology, add electrical access for proposed interactive kiosk station, and ensure that these improvements allow for future, easy-access installations. 2)Creation and installation of acrylic display frames to reduce dead space and provide eye-catching, easily visible information 3) Purchase and installation of a kiosk for interactive displays. This medium brings history to life, perhaps more relatable, especially for younger people, in a way that some stationary exhibits may not. The installation of this kiosk combines the best of history with modern technology. It sends a message that the museum hears what visitors want and this, potentially encourages engagement and membership.

Scio Twp Road Improvements

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Carrie Rheingans (D-47))

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Adult education outreach project (Goodwill)

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21))

Justification: To conduct a statewide feasibility study regarding and execute at least 1 pilot program demonstrating the delivery of adult education programming that includes on-site child care; individualized, accelerated, flexible high school completion; career certification and credentials; and wraparound supports and services.

Grand Rapids Community College (hunger relief)

Amount, sponsor: $125,000 (Rep. Carol Glanville (D-84))

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Macomb Community College (hunger relief)

Amount, sponsor: $125,000 (Rep. Will Snyder (D-87))

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Northern Michigan University (hunger relief)

Amount, sponsor: $125,000 (Rep. Will Snyder (D-87))

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Michigan State University (hunger relief)

Amount, sponsor: $125,000 (Rep. Will Snyder (D-87))

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Wonderschool

Amount, sponsor: $5,000,000 (MILEAP)

Justification: None offered

Foster care supports - Educate Tomorrow Fostering Success MI

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21))

Justification: Sec. 1108. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for foster care supports, the department shall allocate $500,000.00 to a nonprofit organization focused on postsecondary access and success for youth with experience in foster care and homelessness, and that oversees a statewide initiative to build a formal network of supports to increase postsecondary outcomes for at-risk youth. The purpose of the grant is to provide increased college access and success for youth with experience in foster care in this state by providing a formal infrastructure in this state to support the holistic pipeline of educational support for state-involved youth. Fostering Success Michigan, a program of Educate Tomorrow, creates infrastructure and collaboration among the systems that impact the lives of youth with experience in foster care and homelessness including: MDHHS, MDE, Treasury, private agencies, and over 30 campuses in Michigan. Fostering Success Michigan provides resources, networking opportunities, and technical support to students with experience in foster care and homelessness, and the professionals that serve them.

Postsecondary enrollment - Reup Education Inc

Amount, sponsor: $166,600 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21))

Justification: MICHIGAN REENROLLMENT MARKETPLACE: A customized instance of ReUp's learner platform for a closed Michigan marketplace plus new reporting capabilities and data analysis.

Youth mentorship - Turning Point

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21))

Justification: Purpose & Goal of The Turning Point of Lansing (TTPOL) provides the young men with the awareness, attitudes, and skills to succeed in a diverse society. TTPOL allows participants to get to know, work with. and establish lasting relationships with a group of dedicated and committed men. The men are well-established community leaders in the Greater Lansing region and are known as mentors in the organization. We are chartered to fulfill these primary goals: (1) Promote Healthy Self-Esteem (2) Amplify Academic Achievement, Personal Growth, & Workforce Success (3) Build Strategies to Solve Challenging Issues (4) Creat a Safe Space to Build Meaningful Relationships. The program is designed for young men, Grades 6 through 12 who attend any of the Tri-County area schools. Program participants must commit to attending monthly meetings. Monthly meetings focus on contemporary issues and may include the following topics based on survey reponses from young men and parents. Male-Female Relationships, Sexuality & Responsibility, Entrepreneurship & Employment, Professional Presentation/Image, Managing After High School Dynmics, & Various Topics for Parent Support Sessions. Finally the annual Rites of Passage Ceremony is held at the end of the program year and serves as a : (a) Salute and Recognition of the Graduating Seniors (b) Celebration of the Organization's Goals (c) Tribute to the Mentor Leadership and (d) Appreciation of Our Sponsors.

Lansing Rescue Mission

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21), Rep. Emily Dievendorf (D-77))

Justification: To support the expanding food and shelter needs in the City of Lansing, Michigan and serving the County of Ingham. Specifically, this grant will support the $9.6 million (Phase 1) expansion project that is located at 415 W. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, Michigan. This project will accomplish the integration and relocation of a no barrier drop-in center (601 N. Larch St.) and Men's overnight emergency shelter (607 E. Michigan Ave.) to 415 W. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, Michigan.

AYA Youth Collective

Amount, sponsor: $450,000 (Rep. Kristian Grant (D-82), Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-29))

Justification: This project will create housing to support the 200 units needed for youth ages 14-24 who experience homelessness each night in Grand Rapids. The housing units will be carefully designed to harmonize with the existing character of the neighborhood. Youth will have access to a full spectrum of services during and after their time at Jefferson Housing. This includes case management, employment and education planning, access to physical and mental health care, and much more.

Emergency Shelter grants (Washtenaw)

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-15))

Justification: To provide emergency shelter options in Washtenaw County for expansion of physical space and/or direct services.

Home Builders booklets

Amount, sponsor: $400,000 (Rep. Joe Tate (D-10))

Justification: Skilled to Build Michigan Foundation received funding in the FY 23 budget to distribute books to every student in 8-12 grade. This funding is a continuation of that project where we will distribute books on careers in skilled trades to students in 8th grade. As Michigan is seeing a labor shortage, it is imperative we highlight careers in the skilled trades as a career option to students as they are considering what they would like to do once they graduate.

Ingham County Housing Programs

Amount, sponsor: $15,000,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21), Rep. Kara Hope (D-74))

Justification: The public purpose of the activities described below will enable Ingham County to continue and expand current activities of the Housing Trust Fund and the Ingham County Treasurer's Office including but not limited to continuing the County's down payment assistance program and expanding the eligibility criteria to reach more first-time homebuyers; to continue and expand programming to provide financial assistance and foreclosure prevention services to eligible recipients; to provide home repairs, building and single family home rehabs, and other community improvement activities to be coordinated with the Ingham County Land Bank; and to provide construction and rehab dollars for three specific development projects/organizations to create additional affordable and workforce housing within the city of Lansing prior to the end of FY 2029.

Traverse City Educator Housing

Amount, sponsor: $5,000,000 (Rep. Betsy Coffia (D-103))

Justification: The public purpose of the project is for the establishment and allocation of funds to a program or policy to fund the construction of 1 or more housing developments to be built in a county with a population of between 95,000 and 96,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census, with units set aside for pre-K to 12 educators and pre-K to 12 education support staff.

Portage - River Caddis

Amount, sponsor: $5,000,000 (Rep. Christine Morse (D-40), Sen. Sean McCann (D-19))

Justification: The Portage Caddis Project includes 70 units of mixed income housing serving a broad income range from 40% AMI to 120% AMI. Its strategic location next to Portage Public Safety Facilities, Administrative Offices, and Community Center underscores an integrated approach to community development. The project benefits from a 1% PILOT for 50 years, with construction projected to start in Spring of 2025. This project is rooted in the spirit of a true public-private partnerships, which reflects a comprehensive strategy to address affordable housing needs in Portage. By working closely with our development partner River Caddis Development and leveraging a package of financial incentives such as LIHTC and PILOT agreements, we are not just building homes but fostering inclusive, vibrant communities where economic diversity is valued and supported.

Dundee Affordable Housing

Amount, sponsor: $4,000,000 (Rep. Reggie Miller (D-31))

Justification: For a housing redevelopment project that will convert a currently unused building into a housing project.

Opioid Recovery Housing - Jackson

Amount, sponsor: $3,300,000 (Sen. Sue Shink (D-14))

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Michigan Avenue Corridor Mixed Use Housing

Amount, sponsor: $3,000,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21))

Justification: The Michigan Avenue Redevelopment would entail the renovation of six buildings along the Michigan Avenue corridor, in downtown Lansing. The proposed redevelopment would convert the existing buildings into 12-18 apartment homes, along with a small commercial space. This development breathes new life into the 600 block, inviting residents and businesses to a community-focused environment that enhances connectivity and fosters a thriving atmosphere. By thoughtfully integrating residential and commercial elements, the redevelopment activates the corridor, positioning it as a lively, walkable destination that re-energizes the area and sets a new standard for innovative, purposeful urban development.

Chaldean Affordable Housing

Amount, sponsor: $3,000,000 (Rep. Samantha Steckloff (D-19))

Justification: The Chaldean Community Foundation (CCF) is excited to present a new, 82-unit, attainable housing development in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Sterling Heights is an area of the state that has a great need for attainable housing. The CCF is currently developing a 135-unit in Sterling Heights, this will be the 2nd CCF project in the city. With that in mind, CCF is proposing to build this new development in a location that not only serves the unmet need, but that will allow for future residents to have access to the many amenities needed for daily living and with close access to services for those needing them.

Washington Blvd Development - Detroit

Amount, sponsor: $3,000,000 (Rep. Will Snyder (D-87))

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Dewitt Township Manufactured Home Infrastructure

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Rep. Emily Dievendorf (D-77))

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Delta Township Housing

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Rep. Angela Witwer (D-76), Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21))

Justification: (11) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for housing programs, the department shall allocate $2,000,000.00 to a charter township with a population between 33,100 and 33,200 located in a county with a population between 109,000 and 110,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census, to support an affordable workforce housing development project. Delta Charter Township will utilize this funding to support and develop workforce housing by enhancing its marketing and education of workforce housing, revising ordinances and plans in order to support workforce housing projects, develop an application or program for the use of these funds, enhance workforce housing projects by providing assistance with infrastructure or other costs that affect the viability of the project and/or impact the Township's revenue growth.

Amplify Grand Rapids

Amount, sponsor: $1,500,000 (Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-29))

Justification: Amplify GR will direct the state appropriation to advance a mixed-income, mixed-use housing development in southeast Grand Rapids that will include a food hall to scale economic opportunity for local entrepreneurs. The project, Boston Square Together I (F3), will feature 45 units of family housing with 80 percent being reserved for families earning 20-60 percent of the area median income, and 20 percent targeted to households earning up to 120 percent AMI. The ground floor will feature a 9,000 square foot food hall to provide local entrepreneurs with space for launching and scaling businesses, as well as providing the community with increased food offerings. This project received early community support through its alignment with strategies included in master and area specific plans dating back 20 years (including the Grand Rapids Master Plan of 2022, the Boston Square Area Specific Plan of 2009, and the Southtown Business Area Specific Plan of 2019). The Boston Square Together I (F3) project also supports priorities uplifted through three community design sessions in 2019 that included more than 350 neighbors and stakeholders.

Well House Grand Rapids

Amount, sponsor: $360,000 (Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-29))

Justification: Article 9, Section 1019 - subsection (13) (13) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for housing programs, the department shall allocate $360,000.00 to a community nonprofit organization for permanent or shared housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. The purpose of the Well House project Building Community, Scaling to Sustainability is to build 8 new units of housing for residents of Grand Rapids who are currently homeless or whose income is at or around 30% of the Area Median Income.

Minority-owned business support

Amount, sponsor: $10,000,000 (No sponsor identified)

Justification: This grant will expand the proven impact of Black Tech Saturdays from Detroit to Lansing, creating a unified ecosystem that drives economic mobility and innovation across both cities. By upskilling talent and bridging the digital divide, we will prepare the workforce for high-demand tech roles while identifying opportunities for businesses to thrive in each city. This targeted expansion not only fosters job creation, economic growth, and sustainable ecosystems but also positions Michigan as a leader in addressing the national $8.2 trillion economic downfall projected from the skills gap. Together, Detroit and Lansing will build resilient, interconnected hubs that protect Michigan’s economy and secure its future in the digital age.

Lansing Area Economic Partnership

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21))

Justification: LEAP's Department of Equitable Economic Planning (DEEP) consist of programs and initiatives that unlocks the full potential of the local economy by dismantling barriers and expanding opportunities for low-income people and communities of color. Our programs include Elevate: Black Business Accelerator, Ascend: Hispanic Business Accelerator, One & All: entrepreneurial program focused on those below the ALICE threshold, Small Business Certification Program: Assisting Woman, Veteran, Minority, Disabled, and LGBTQ+ owned business get certified, Economic Inclusion Fellowship Program, Capacity Building Grants to BIPOC Business Associations, and more. These programs fall under line item 1017-Minority Owned Business Support within PA 119 of 2023

Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21))

Justification: The Michigan Black Business Alliance operations are consistent with the language authorizing grant in PA 121 of 2024. Impact & Capacity Building: This project support will allow us to expand our reach, increase capacity, and strengthen our programs to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem throughout Michigan.

MSU Traditional Arts

Amount, sponsor: $250,000 (Sen. Sam Singh (D-28))

Justification: The funds will be used to support the staffing and activities of the Michigan Traditional Arts Program, including support of folklorist, conducting discovery research, assisting the MSU Museum in maintaining the MTAP Research Archives, representing Michigan at gatherings of sister program coordinators, and coordinating programs such as the Michigan Traditional Arts Apprenticeships, Michigan Heritage Awards, Michigan Quilt Project, and Michigan Stained Glass Census.

MSU Traditional Arts (Concert of Color)

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-3))

Justification: The Concert of Colors is metro Detroit’s free annual diversity-themed music festival. Global music at its finest at this colorful, festive, upbeat coveted summer event. Housed in CultureSource a coalition of 152 arts organizations in Southeast Michigan, the Concert of Colors has become the Midwest’s biggest diversity and arts festival. It is produced by the Concert of Colors with partners CultureSource, The Detroit Institute of Arts, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, ACCESS, University of Michigan – Detroit Center, Michigan Science Center, Detroit Historical Museum, College For Creative Studies, Hellenic Museum of Michigan, ...

Capital City Services

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21))

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St. Ignace Road Project

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. John Damoose (R-37))

Justification: Reconstruct Ferry Lane Road. Ferry Lane is a critical city street. Ferry Lane Road was originally part of the state highway system name M-122. After the Mackinac Bridge was built, M-122 was retired and returned to local control. Ferry Lane Road is a critical city street leading to the US Coast Guard Station, Michigan Department of Transportation, Mackinac Island Freight Service and the City of St. Ignace Public Works Garage.

Shelby Township (Oceana County) Tunnel Project

Amount, sponsor: $2,200,000 (Sen. Jon Bumstead (R-32))

Justification: construction of a new people mover tunnel. This tunnel will provide enhanced safety measures to pedestrians visiting a popular farm attraction in Oceana County. Additionally, it will decrease foot traffic and hazards to motorist on M-20.

Romulus Road Project

Amount, sponsor: $5,000,000 (Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D-4))

Justification: The City will be using the funds for road projects to address deteriorated streets within the act51 distribution map. Most of the roads chosen are rated at a 1-2 in the MDOT PASER scale (poor to failed). Some of these roads will receive treatments to extend the life and available funding to complete as much work as possible to ensure a stable road system.

Fraser Road Project

Amount, sponsor: $4,000,000 (Sen. Veronica Klinefelt (D-11))

Justification: The reconstruction of roads within the industrial park aims to enhance infrastructure, improve safety, and support economic development. This project aligns with Public Act 121 of 2024, which emphasizes the importance of investing in public infrastructure to stimulate local economies and improves the safety and general welfare of our residents. By upgrading the roads within the Industrial park we aim to facilitate smoother transportation of goods and services and promote a safer environment for workers and visitors. This initiative will not only benefit the industrial park but also contribute to the overall growth and prosperity of the City of Fraser and other surrounding communities.

Clinton County Road Project

Amount, sponsor: $4,000,000 (Sen. Sam Singh (D-28))

Justification: THE CLINTON COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION WILL LEAD THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE AIRPORT ROAD CORRIDOR FROM GRAND RIVER AVE TO HERBISON ROAD, IN CLINTON COUNTY, DEWITT TOWNSHIP, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES AND THE CAPITOL REGION INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS WILL SUPPORT CURRENT AND FUTURE TRANSPORTATION NEEDS OF THE LOCAL AND REGIONAL ECONOMY AND RESIDENTS.

SMART Bus Shelters

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Paul Wojno (D-10))

Justification: The language in the authorizing grant in PA 121 of 2024 states that the public purpose of this project is to fund critical infrastructure projects. The M-102, M-97, M-3 and M-53 corridors will be the area of focus for this project. Specific locations of bus stops on these corridors will be chosen based on SMART's existing service standard guidelines. There are several bus stops along these corridors that need infrastructure improvements to create a more accessible and efficient bus system for riders. SMART will utilize the funding for this project to improve high priority existing bus stops by installing new shelters, trash cans and real-time arrival screens and concrete pathways to create ADA walkways to the bus stops. These corridors produce some of the highest ridership in SMART's system. Many of the bus stops on the routes that serve these areas see a high rate of utilization, but are not ADA accessible and lack basic amenities for riders. Improvement of the ADA accessibility of SMART's bus stops is crucial and can be done by creating concrete ADA walkways that connect sidewalks with the existing bus stops. Several bus stops also do not have shelters, trash cans or real-time arrival screens. Shelters will be installed to help improve the comfort of riders as they wait for their bus to arrive. Trash cans will be added to stops to help create a cleaner environment where riders wait for their bus. Real-time arrival screens will be installed to help riders track their bus.

Mount Morris Township Road Repairs

Amount, sponsor: $2,320,000 (Sen. John Cherry (D-27))

Justification: Project will provide road improvement to thirty (30) local roads in the Charter Township of Mount Morris, Ml. Upon completion 9.3 miles of local roads will be resurfaced and alleviate the most hazardous roadways in this municipality.

Grosse Pointe Woods Road and Intersection Improvements

Amount, sponsor: $980,000 (Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-12))

Justification: Reconfiguration of the city's major intersection to eliminate unsafe turning movements to improve safety of motorists and pedestrians many of which are children walking to school. Additionally, adding a signalized pedestrian crossing for children and school traffic across Vernier Rd near Parcells school.

Roseville Pump Station and Roadway Rehabilitation

Amount, sponsor: $6,600,000 (Sen. Veronica Klinefelt (D-11))

Justification: The project proposes to replace an existing wet well/dry well pump station (1977) and about 3800 feet of force main with a new submersible pumping station, valve chamber and HDPE force main. The existing pump station and force main are beyond their anticipated useful life. Maintenance and emergency service of the pump station has become more and more frequent in recent years. If not replaced in the near future, pump station failure is imminent. The force main has required little maintenance over the years, but it's age is beyond its expected life and a critical failure would be catastrophic (i.e. the entire district would be subject to sewer backups). The force main will be located in the road way and therefore will require measurable pavement replacement on 13 Mile Road which is in disrepair. The pavement condition will be significantly improved as a result of this project.

Wayne County Bridge Project

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Sen. Veronica Klinefelt (D-11))

Justification: The funding will be used to replace the Jefferson Ave. bridge. This bridge is in serious condition and replacement of the bridge will make sure vehicles can travel across safely.

Wayne County Bridge Project

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Sen. Veronica Klinefelt (D-11))

Justification: The funding will be used to replace the Leland Ave. Bridge over Silver Creek. This bridge is in serious condition and replacement of the bridge will make sure vehicles can travel across safely.

Eastpointe Road Reconstruction

Amount, sponsor: $3,000,000 (Sen. Veronica Klinefelt (D-11))

Justification: This project involves the complete reconstruction of 10 Mile Road from Hayes Road to Phlox Avenue/Cole Avenue in the City of Eastpointe, a distance of approximately 0.5 miles. The road is a 4-lane road (2-lanes in each direction) with a center turn lane at Hayes Road. A concrete road with an asphalt cap on 2 lanes along with concrete curb and gutter and an enclosed drainage system currently exists. The condition of the road is in very poor condition with severe cracking and rutting and potholes consistently being filled by Macomb County Department of Roads maintenance staff. The roadway is under the jurisdiction of Macomb County. A new concrete roadway with integral curb would be installed with the replacement of defective or deficient storm sewers where necessary. A new aggregate base would also be included in addition to the ...

MDOT: M-14 Noise Study in Ann Arbor

Amount, sponsor: $3,000,000 (Sen. Sue Shink (D-14))

Justification: MDOT will contract with an MDOT prequalified consultant to perform a noise study on the M-14 corridor from I-94 to US-23. Following the noise study, MDOT and a prequalified consultant will conduct public engagement activities to deliver the results of the noise study to solicit public comment. Based on the results of the noise study and public comment, the prequalified consultant will design the selected segments of noise wall for M-14. The final design will be complete by December 2026.

Southfield Road Repairs

Amount, sponsor: $4,000,000 (Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-7), Rep. Jason Hoskins (D-18))

Justification: The purpose of the project is to complete road reconstruction and water main replacement on Mount Vernon St between Northwestern Hwy and Southfield Rd. Mount Vernon St is a public major road under the jurisdiction of the City of Southfield in Oakland County.

Detroit Street Maintenance and Cleanup

Amount, sponsor: $5,000,000 (Sen. Veronica Klinefelt (D-11))

Justification: This project will utilize grant funds to complete litter collection and mowing services to beautify the freeways and service drives within the City of Detroit. A portion of the grant funds will be provided to contractors who perform litter collection and mowing, and the remaining portion of funds will be used directly by the City to address littering collection and mowing.

Ingham County Road Project

Amount, sponsor: $1,500,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21))

Justification: This project will reconstruct 2.6 miles of Kirby Rd and Kinneville Rd from the Leslie City Limits to Cooper Rd, located in Leslie Township, Ingham County, Michigan.

East Lansing Street Repairs

Amount, sponsor: $2,400,000 (Sen. Sam Singh (D-28), Rep. Julie Brixie (D-73), Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75))

Justification: MOOT improvements are impinging upon the Red Cedar Neighborhood and are requiring the city to make significant investments to mitigate the effects of MDOT's revised roadway alignment. Moreover, the established growth that served as screening for the neighborhood has been removed, negatively impacting the gateway to the city, MSU, and degrading the quality of life for the Red Cedar Neighborhood where previously screened yards are directly exposed to significant traffic with increased noise. The scope of this project includes two traffic signals, intersection improvement, Red Cedar Association (RCCA) non-motorized pathway and emergency egress path, and City/MSU placemaking wall system (between the RCCA neighborhood and Trowbridge/US-127/I-496 ramp.

Wayne County – Repair of Palmer Rd. Bridge over I-275 (Canton)

Amount, sponsor: $3,250,000 (Rep. Ranjeev Puri (D-24))

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Belleville Park Project

Amount, sponsor: $750,000 (Rep. Reggie Miller (D-31))

Justification: This project provides funding to stabilize the Belleville Lake bank along Horizon Park to prevent soil erosion and support landscaping efforts. These improvements are part of our continuing effort to transform Horizon Park into the "crown jewel" of the city parks.

Hamtramck Sidewalk and Alley Repairs

Amount, sponsor: $1,500,000 (Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-9))

Justification: These funds will be used for necessary alley and sidewalk repairs across the City of Hamtramck in critical locations that enhance walkability, safety, and access for city residents.

Westland Streetscapes

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Peter Herzberg (D-25))

Justification: To enhance streetscape appearance along Wayne Road.

Macomb County Road Reconstruction

Amount, sponsor: $2,500,000 (Rep. Mai Xiong (D-13))

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Northville Drain Project

Amount, sponsor: $750,000 (Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-13))

Justification: The Randolph Drain High Street Improvements project will preserve a key travel route for vehicles, pedestrians and emergency response by replacing a failing culvert over the Randolph Drain. The High St. culvert is 100+ years old and in poor condition. High St. is the primary road access to Allen Terrace, a 100 unit senior living complex, and to Hillside Middle School, which has a student body of 1,033 students. The culvert has been extended over time to accommodate increased traffic, larger vehicles, and pedestrians but remains substandard for the type and level of use the street supports. The sidewalk portion of the culvert is structurally deficient and is currently closed, and according to the city's 2022 bridge and culvert inspection, the portion of the culvert supporting the road is failing and needs to be addressed as soon as possible.

Dearborn Pedestrian Pathway Improvements

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Rep. Alabas Farhat (D-3), Rep. Erin Byrnes (D-15))

Justification: The City of Dearborn is committed to creating safer crosswalks for children walking to school. With this funding, our Department of Public Works (DPW), in collaboration with the Police Department, has analyzed traffic data to pinpoint critical areas for safety improvements. These enhancements will include raised crosswalks, increased signage, and high-visibility striping designed to calm traffic and protect our youngest residents. The identified areas are those near schools that experience significant pedestrian activity and vehicle congestion, where these improvements can make a big difference in children’s safety. Raised crosswalks, in particular, both slow down drivers while making pedestrians more visible. Additional signage will alert drivers to upcoming crossings, encouraging them to reduce speed and remain cautious. Meanwhile, the high-visibility striping will ensure that school zones are easily identifiable, even at a distance.

MDOT: M-14 Exit Ramp Safety Improvements – Ann Arbor

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Rep. Jennifer Conlin (D-48))

Justification: Reconfiguration of the city's major intersection to eliminate unsafe turning movements to improve safety of motorists and pedestrians many of which are children walking to school. Additionally, adding a signalized pedestrian crossing for children and school traffic across Vemier Rd near Parcells school.

Belleville Intersection Safety Improvements

Amount, sponsor: $750,000 (Rep. Reggie Miller (D-31))

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Detroit Sidewalk Repair and Maintenance

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Rep. Alabas Farhat (D-3))

Justification: The public purpose of this project is to improve sidewalks within the right-of-way in the City of Detroit. Streets for People, the City of Detroit's Transportation Master Plan, highlights the importance of inclusive streets for all Detroiters. This includes prioritizing safety for all vulnerable users. Connections are key, ensuring that our sidewalk network is ADA compliant and passable for all users.

MDOT: Southgate Sound Wall

Amount, sponsor: $6,500,000 (Rep. Tullio Liberati Jr. (D-2) )

Justification: The purpose of this project is to create a sound wall along the north bound side of I75 just south of Goddard Rd in Southgate MI. The purpose of the sound wall is to mitigate noise pollution from the I75 traffic into a neighborhood to the east. The wall be approximately 1,650 feet in length and 25 ft in height.

Romulus Road Repair

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Reggie Miller (D-31))

Justification: This project consist of reconstruction of roughly 1/2 mile of road in the City of Romulus that is severely deteriorated. It is a concrete road section that has longitudinal and traverse joint deterioration. Road has been scored by the MDOT PASER rating as failed. In Addition, poor road quality impacts lives of residents and our local businesses in a number of ways. Property owners seeing that the City is not reinvesting in its infrastructure, deters property owners from investing in theirs. The net affect is lower tax base with lower revenue to the City and lower values for the resident.

Lake Michigan Car Ferry

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-102))

Justification: From the funds appropriated in part 1 for Lake Michigan Car Ferry, $2,000,000.00 shall be used for decarbonization planning and implementation of clean-energy maritime technology on the S.S. Badger. More specifically, Lake Michigan Car Ferry is aiming to reduce coal consumption and thereby reduce greenhouse gas emissions by implementing efficient, fuel saving technology aboard. For this project, installing newly designed and highly efficient 5-bladed propellers is anticipated to give the propellers a 10-15% increase in efficiency. This equipment is being purchased locally through Michigan-based companies. Additionally, installing bow thrusters for future integration will reduce maneuvering times and also reduce the reliance on additional tug vessel services once fully operational. These projects align with the future project planning towards decarbonization of the S.S. Badger.

Michigan Saves

Amount, sponsor: $5,000,000 (Rep. Phil Skaggs (D-80))

Justification: Michigan Saves is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit green bank dedicated to accessible, equitable, and just investments in energy efficiency and clean energy to support healthy and thriving communities. Michigan Saves will use this grant for three purposes, in alignment with the statutory language. 1) Support the Michigan Saves LLR. Michigan Saves will deposit at least $4,000,000 into its existing loan loss reserve fund to support residential and commercial clean energy loans. 2) Implement a bridge loan product for tax-exempt entities. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) allows nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, for the first time, to qualify for the investment tax credit (ITC) for purchases of clean energy technologies, including solar photovoltaic, battery storage, geothermal and combined heat and power. The IRA also provides “direct pay” for these tax-exempt entities, allowing them to directly receive the ITC in a lump sum payment in conjunction with regular tax filings. However, small and medium-sized entities, particularly those with tight budgets, may not have the cash upfront to pay the full installation cost of a solar array and then wait to receive the direct tax credit payment from the Internal Revenue Service 12 to 18 months later. Michigan Saves will use up to $500,000 of grant funds to provide a short-term bridge loan that covers the final portion of the project cost, with the loan repaid in full when the tax-exempt entity receives the direct tax credit payment. Without a short-term bridge loan, many tax-exempt entities would not be able to implement a clean energy project. By using grant funds as a short-term bridge loan to support clean energy projects that would not otherwise occur, Michigan Saves fills a market gap and continues to leverage private investment for clean energy improvements. 3) Test the Access Energy Loan with its nontraditional underwriting criteria at a statewide level. Michigan Saves plans to deploy its innovative “ability-to-pay” underwriting criteria through a new statewide program, called Access Energy. Michigan Saves piloted this program (then known as the Detroit Loan Fund) in 2022 and 2023 in Detroit with $2.5 million of program related investment funds from the Kresge Foundation. This pilot program filled a critical market gap by creating access to affordable capital for an underserved community and the credit invisible individuals within it. Michigan Saves may reserve up to $500,000 to support the initial roll-out of Access Energy.

Juvenile Indigent Defense Grants (UM Law School)

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Sue Shink (D-14))

Justification: The purpose of the project is to provide financial assistance to unrepresented juvenile defendants, or the legal guardians of juvenile defendants, charged with a felony offense for the sole purpose of securing competent legal counsel for those defendants. There are two primary components to the project. First, the grantee will organize a pilot project to provide counsel at first appearance to juveniles charged with felonies in several counties in which they are unrepresented at that stage of proceedings. Second, the grantee will organize a pilot project to provide embedded social work support to improve outcomes for juveniles charged with felonies, as well as training for juvenile defense attorneys throughout the state in social work methods.

Wyandotte

Amount, sponsor: $4,700,000 (Rep. Jaime Churches (D-27))

Justification: $4,700,000 was approved for the removal and replacement of lead water service lines at homes throughout the city.

Douglas

Amount, sponsor: $1,300,000 (Rep. Joey Andrews (D-38))

Justification: The purpose of the project is for lead service line replacement in the City of Douglas, Michigan. Service lines are the underground pipes that deliver water from the water main to a home. They are made of various types of materials, including copper, galvanized iron, plastic, and lead. The replacement of lead service lines is imperative because lead can leach into drinking water while it sits in or moves through lead service lines. The city will utilize funds to replace identified lead service lines throughout the community. It is our goal with this funding to expedite this process so that everyone has access to safe drinking water.

Redford Charter Township

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-6), Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-17), Rep. Stephanie Young (D-16))

Justification: In Redford Township, lead service lines are most commonly found in single-family homes built before 1970, as these older homes are at the highest risk for lead exposure through water infrastructure. According to the American Community Survey (2019–2023 5-Year Estimates), 17,557 housing units in Redford Township were constructed before 1970, representing approximately 88% of all housing units in the Township. This makes addressing lead service line issues a critical priority for the community to safeguard public health and comply with regulatory standards. The revised Michigan Lead and Copper Rule requires water utilities to fully replace lead service lines, but even prior to this mandate, Redford Township had initiated lead service line replacements as part of its broader water main replacement program. These early efforts demonstrated the Township's proactive approach to addressing the risks associated with aging infrastructure. Building on this foundation, Redford Township has expanded its initiatives with the help of federal funding, which has enabled the replacement of lead service lines on an individual basis, separate from larger infrastructure projects. This dual approach—integrating lead line replacement into water main projects and tackling them independently—has increased the Township's capacity to address this pressing issue efficiently. The funds appropriated through PA 121 of 2024 for lead service line replacement must be used exclusively for this purpose and for associated activities, such as planning, investigation, and outreach. However, a key challenge persists: the Township lacks detailed records pinpointing the locations of all existing lead service lines. This gap in data complicates efforts to prioritize and execute replacements effectively. To address this challenge, the Township plans to use grant funding to conduct thorough investigations to identify where lead service lines are located throughout the community and complete lead service line replacement. This will involve data collection, property surveys, and possibly advanced techniques such as non-invasive testing and geographic information system (GIS) mapping. These efforts will enable the Township to create a comprehensive inventory of lead service lines, which is a critical step toward their systematic replacement. By identifying and replacing these hazardous lines, Redford Township will ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, reduce public health risks, and provide safer drinking water for its residents. The Township’s commitment to transparency and community engagement throughout this process will further strengthen trust and collaboration between local government and its citizens.

Solar Array Project

Amount, sponsor: $3,000,000 (Rep. Rachel Hood (D-81), Rep. Carol Glanville (D-84))

Justification: The City of Grand Rapids will design and construct a connection from the fully remediated Superfund site at Butterworth Landfill to the City's Primary Circuit. This connection is the necessary first step that when completed, will be used to transport solar produced electricity from a behind-the-meter solar array to be constructed in the near future powering the City’s facilities, signals, and street lighting infrastructure to reduce greenhouse gas consumption and increase resiliency.

Bingham Township Water main

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Sam Singh (D-28), Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75))

Justification: Extending water service, and/or create a public utility service authority to combine utility systems from city and township to more efficiently serve residents and new development.

Northville Underground Storage Tank

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-13))

Justification: The City of Northville has one of the oldest water systems in the state, with sections dating to the 1890's. A survey of the system was conducted in 2020 which identified over $24,000,000 in needed improvements. The underground water storage tank alone is over 100 years old, and the tank and supporting pump house have serious deficiencies which threaten water quality and risk failure. In addition, the tank and pump house require considerable upgrades to comply with Act 349 requirements. As a result of the 2020 survey, EGLE issued an ACO in March of 2023, outlining specific corrective steps to resolve the deficiencies. This special allocation will support improvements that will increase the reliability of Northville's water system, ensure clean water to all system users and provide adequate pressure for firefighting.

Redford Charter Township Wastewater

Amount, sponsor: $3,000,000 (Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-6), Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-17), Rep. Stephanie Young (D-16))

Justification: In compliance with its long-term control program, Redford Township completed a Basis of Design (BOD) in April 2022 to address the remaining eight CSOs not included in the north CSO project completed in the 1990s. This mandated Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) project consists of the following: • CSO Diversion Chambers: Six chambers will be modified to redirect combined sewage into a collector sewer leading to a new retention treatment basin (RTB). • RTB Location: The RTB will be constructed near Lennane Street and Ivanhoe Street • Small Storms: The RTB will fully capture the flow, which will be dewatered back into the Wayne County interceptor. • Large Storms: When the RTB reaches capacity, excess treated flow—settled, skimmed, screened, and disinfected—will be discharged into the river via a new outfall • Predicted Performance: The system is expected to overflow into the river approximately four times per year, with discharge rates ranging from 7 to 79 cubic feet per second (cfs). The project enhances public health and environmental quality by reducing untreated sewage discharges into the Rouge River, improving water quality, and protecting aquatic ecosystems. It mitigates flooding, prevents pollution, and ensures treated discharges meet safety standards. Additionally, it supports compliance with environmental regulations and promotes sustainable infrastructure for long-term community benefits.

Grand Ledge Wastewater

Amount, sponsor: $5,000,000 (Rep. Angela Witwer (D-76), Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21), Rep. Emily Dievendorf (D-77))

Justification: A 2009 Administrative Consent Order from the State of Michigan requires the City of Grand Ledge (City) to reduce infiltration and inflow to eliminate sanitary sewer overflows (SSO) which require the existing 1970s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and Sanitary Sewer (SS) system to expand and upgrade. The SSO events flow directly into the Grand River, to Lake Michigan, and impact the Great Lakes. Over 10,000 residents and businesses within the City and portions of Eagle Township, Clinton County, and Oneida Charter Township, Eaton County depend on these systems to function well and not negatively impact environmental health and safety. In January 2022, the City entered into a Cooperative Development Agreement with Oneida Charter Township, that will double the City’s geographic footprint to further promote residential, commercial, and industrial economic development opportunities across the greater Lansing region. The WWTP and SS systems require significant improvements to provide critical capacity for current and future residents, businesses, and industries within the service area. There is a current demand for capacity from residential and commercial developments, including significant growth in and around the City with the recent additions of Ultium, a General Motors EV battery plant (opening 2024), and an Amazon distribution warehouse (opening 2024). Additionally, the Michigan Manufacturing Innovation Campus (MMIC) is a 1,500-acre site located on the northern boundary of the City in Clinton County’s Eagle Township, exclusively designed to create good-paying jobs and bring the supply chain back to the U.S. Michigan State University is actively marketing the property to sell in partnership with the Lansing Economic Area Partnership. The city’s WWTP and SS systems have been recognized as a limiting factor to development in this region. The City cannot accept new industrial businesses interested in building in the area due to the current lack of sanitary service capacity. With critical FY25 Allocation Funding, the City can fill the gap necessary to ensure that critical infrastructure improvements accelerate development in mid-Michigan. The City’s WWTP and SS systems critical infrastructure project was ranked and scored statewide as a #28 priority with 75 Total Priority Points (Project #5825-01) in the State of Michigan’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Intended Use Plan (IUP) for FY24. It is important to note that while the CWSRF offered a $95M loan, the City does not have the financial ability to pay that level of annual debt burden, and this would result in an excessive amount of $10,754 cost per current population served. Due to the lack of project funding, the City had to defer the project from FY23 to FY24, and now again to FY25. To address the immediate need to expand and improve the WWTP and SS systems, the City has received a critical infrastructure project cost estimate of $65,000,000.Under PA 121 of 2024, the City of Grand Ledge is eligible for the $5,000,000 appropriated funds for water infrastructure projects as the city's population is 7,784 and Eaton County's population is 109,175, according to the 2020 US Census and this funding will help support a wastewater and sanitary sewer infrastructure project.

Potterville Iron Removal Plant

Amount, sponsor: $4,000,000 (Rep. Angela Witwer (D-76), Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21))

Justification: The project includes construction of a new Type I public production well (Well #5) and new Iron Removal Plant (IRP) for the public water system of the City of Potterville. It would include rerouting raw water from an existing Well #4 to the new IRP Plant and the installation of two Tonka Water Dualator VI Units in the new IRP with a new looping 12 inch diameter water main from the Well #4 to the treated water side of the new IRP. The Water System Improvements Project will increase total and firm capacity for the City's public water system by 350 gallons per minute, and allow for the removal of the City's failing IRP at Well #4. The City would also be able to provide a fire flow of approximately 2,900 gallons per minute for a period of 2 hours.

Vermontville Well Improvements

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Rep. Angela Witwer (D-76), Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21))

Justification: The project proposed will improve the water quality and comply with EGLE flow requirements as well as reduce future improvement cost for the residents. We plan to put 2 new wells into production, demo the 2 undersized wells and make upgrades to the house meters and generators.

Clawson Watermain

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (, Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-3))

Justification: This project will replace an aging drinking water system and improve the drinking water supply reducing the risk of adverse health effects due to potential lead in the drinking water. Improvements associated with this project would satisfy reliability deficiencies, by replacing the existing six-inch diameter water main with an eight-inch diameter water main along Leroy Avenue (N Bywood Avenue to N Custer Avenue), Goodale Ct (Lerner Avenue to Roth Boulevard) and N Chocolay Avenue (Broadacre Avenue to W. Selfridge Boulevard). Lead water service replacement is required due to the new community requirements established in EGLE’s revised Lead and Copper Rule. The Lead and Copper Rule enacted in June 2018 mandated new action levels for lead and copper based on a 90th percentile level of tap water samples.

Water Intake Monitoring

Amount, sponsor: $1,500,000 (Rep. Rachel Hood (D-81))

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Waste Diversion Accelerator

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-15), Rep. Rachel Hood (D-81))

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Historic Community Plan - Lake County Merry Makers

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21))

Justification: We will be directly serving the economic prosperity, health, safety, or general welfare of the residents of this state, promoting and sponsoring cultural enrichment activities and promoting economic development in the community. The project is anchored by the recommendations of a historic community plan specifically: Consider and implement appropriate forms of governance to protect the historic, cultural, and landscape resources in Idlewild; Strengthen local enforcement and resources for monitoring and abatement in parallel with zoning ordinance updates; Work with property owners of identified properties for historic preservation and reuse to develop appropriate rehabilitation approaches which are financially viable, and support future uses aligned with the community’s desired improvements; Develop a coordinated and feasible economic development strategy and preservation plan based on the Community’s values, identified priorities, and aspired improvements; Develop a coordinated and feasible business development plan based on the economic development strategy and preservation plan; and Creating Land / Lake Conservancy; Local Zoning and enforcement to address blight and related issues; Community events, Education, and Collections Facilitation. The project serves to fulfill the mission of America250MI in a manner true to all 5 of the guiding themes of Unfinished Revolutions, Power of Place, We the People, American Experiment, and Doing History.

Wayne County Community College

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21))

Justification: To memorialize and promote Michigan’s history in the underground railroad

Kids Food Basket

Amount, sponsor: $525,000 (Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-29))

Justification: The funds will help to support the Kid’s Food Basket operations. Kids’ Food Basket daily programming includes packing, preparing and delivering an average of 10,000 nourishing meals to over 60 sites during the academic year. In addition, Kids' Food Basket plants and harvests thousands of pounds of food on two ten-acre farms and provides nutrition education to over 4,000 students a year. Kids’ Food Basket shall use the funds to support these programs that engage the community through daily volunteerism, community listening & engagement as well as provide necessary nutrition education to children attending our partner schools. The funding will be used to cover employee costs, necessary food, supplies, equipment, and other operational costs identified by the organization to support their mission and goals serving four counties in West Michigan.

Senior University

Amount, sponsor: $400,000 (Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2))

Justification: For senior university, to improve connectivity and computer skills to seniors. Continued and increased support from the State of Michigan will allow Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance (CRCAA) to expand services and offer a deeper level of programming with seniors at the Detroit Impact Center & the West Warren location. This will include enhanced behavioral/mental wellness, senior programming, wraparound services, technology access, and community space for residents. It will subsidize costs to provide major updates to the West Warren location which will allow expansion of services to the community.

behavioral health program administration - Mosaic Counseling

Amount, sponsor: $100,000 (Rep. Carol Glanville (D-84))

Justification: Mosaic Counseling provides outpatient professional therapy to youth and adults with mild to moderate psychological distress, regardless of insurance status. Clients are provided a free intake session and matched to one of Mosaic’s 250 panel therapists. In addition, Mosaic provides a School Outreach Program, where students are provided in-school professional therapy that is free to students.

Behavioral health community supports and services - NAYA

Amount, sponsor: $400,000 (Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2))

Justification: NAVA & NAVA BHHS continue to work to support the Yemeni community specifically, while also servicing all MI community members, seeking support services in multiple areas including case management, behavioral health, immigration, and any other type of social service support. Our work supports clients to become self-sufficient and independent in navigating and fulfilling their day to needs, for example: finding and connecting clients to resources for housing, education, employment, immigration, DHHS, social security, or any other local, state, or federal need they may have. We collaborate with other local civic & religious organizations to promote & educate communities about health & mental health, working to support integration and acculturation through community engagement and direct services.

Rural Obstetric Pool - Memorial Health

Amount, sponsor: $475,000 (Sen. Sam Singh (D-28))

Justification: Boilerplate language provides for funds from MD HHS Obstetrics payments to support Memorial Healthcare, an independent community hospital in rural Shiawassee County, in ongoing operations and service delivery including labor and delivery access to a disproportionate share Medicaid population throughout rural mid-Michigan.

Behavioral health care services and facilities - Greater Midwest Group

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-12))

Justification: To expand behavioral healthcare in Michigan by increasing the number of inpatient beds and related services.

Walk-In crisis center relocation - Hegira Health

Amount, sponsor: $2,392,000 (Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-17))

Justification: Hegira Health, Inc. is the largest nonprofit behavioral health provider in Wayne County, just receiving CCBHC designation, delivering a full spectrum of services for insured and underserved populations.

Behavioral health urgent care - Common Ground

Amount, sponsor: $1,700,000 (Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2))

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Community mental health data platform - DWIHN

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2))

Justification: Community Mental Health Data Platform Project Summary The 1-year pilot project will establish a more real-time, data-driven ecosystem that connects healthcare entities across the state of Michigan. By leveraging cloud computing and AI to deliver advanced analytical and predictive models, a unified, 360-degree medical record can be accessible to both clinical and behavioral health stakeholders statewide. This real-time sharing of data facilitates stakeholder communication, drives effective continuity of care, and lowers total costs.

Opioid response activities - Great Lakes Recovery

Amount, sponsor: $3,620,000 (Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2))

Justification: The purpose of this project is to construct a new women's residential recovery center in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, that accepts clients throughout the state of Michigan. Clients will live in a therapeutic environment, alongside other clients, with 24-hour supervision and access to one-site clinicians and holistic care. The general intent is to provide the tools that will allow clients to recover from the devastating impact of addiction while ceasing substance use in order to avoid the negative psychological, legal, financial and health consequences.

Opioid response activities

Amount, sponsor: $3,000,000 (Sen. Sue Shink (D-14))

Justification: Providing Low-income Housing with supportive services for individuals suffering from substance use disorder/drug and alcohol addiction.

Opioid response activities

Amount, sponsor: $2,500,000 (Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2))

Justification: The public purpose of this project is to address the critical need for comprehensive, community-based support for individuals and families impacted by substance use disorders. Consistent with the language authorizing the grant in PA 121 of 2024, the project will provide evidence-based and compassionate services to reduce addiction’s devastating effects on individuals, families, and communities. By eliminating barriers to treatment, offering peer support, and educating the public, this initiative aims to instill hope and create lasting change.

Opioid response activities Keren L'Torah

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2))

Justification: To promote community awareness of what is needed for long-term remission from substance use disorders and be a resource to connect to the appropriate level of care. The funds allocated under this subdivision will be used to support a sober living recovery program designated as a work project appropriation. "Work project" means that term as defined in section 404 of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1404, and that meets the criteria in section 451a(1) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a; The program provides a safe and structured living environment supported by treatment-based activities for persons exiting substance use disorder treatment to assist them in developing an abstinence-based recovery lifestyle.

Substance use treatment center

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Rep. Alabas Farhat (D-3), Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2))

Justification: Drug overdose deaths—in Southeast Michigan and across the country—are at their highest levels ever. During the past 12 months, overdose deaths skyrocketed 30%, driven by social isolation and associated mental anguish from the COVID-19 pandemic. These overdoses were overwhelmingly suffered by adults between the ages of 25 and 55—people in the prime of their lives. At the same time, Southeast Michigan’s drug overdose survivors experienced a dramatic reduction in access to drug treatment services. Treatment visits in Wayne County fell by 27% when compared to pre-pandemic levels, and the average wait time between requesting and receiving treatment services increased from 4.8 to 7.1 days. ACCESS’ Overdose Rapid Response Partnership with the Dearborn and Dearborn Heights Police Departments has also documented steep increases in drug overdoses and overdose deaths among Arab Americans. We have witnessed the alarming rise in substance use among youth and adults that are facing an urgent need for affordable treatment options and recovery resources that can accommodate our community. In response to this demand, ACCESS has set out to establish a high-level, state-of-the-art comprehensive Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Center that is designed specifically for our community and offers bilingual and culturally sensitive programming. Through a holistic model, this Center will provide wraparound services that include treatment, short-term residential care, food assistance, housing, education, and employment, to address this multi-layered issue and the varying needs of our patients. The Center will accept Medicaid and also offer free treatment to uninsured patients, ensuring that no one is turned away because of the burden associated with high treatment costs. Located on Michigan Avenue near Wyoming Road in Dearborn, this new three-story 51,000-square-foot building is in a prime location, that is both easily accessible to the community and offers patient privacy and comfort. to launch the Substance Use Disorder Treatment Center, we need to raise $25 million to purchase the land and build, furnish and supply the building with the necessary equipment.

National Kidney Foundation of Michigan

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Rep. Christine Morse (D-40))

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Complex medical condition center

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Rep. Phil Skaggs (D-80))

Justification: Recruit and provide programs for children up to age 26 with weak immune systems to fulfill their social, emotional, and physical needs. Operate safe and infection-controlled environments in Grand Rapids and Ypsilanti Township, consisting of MERV 14 air filtration, building pressurization, antimicrobial surfaces, and other hospital-grade features. Provide programming designed for children with complex medical conditions and their immediate family to interact socially and to feel a sense of belonging through the use of therapeutic, evidence-based, and organizational-led activities targeted to address both behavioral and physical health outcomes.

Cranial hair prosthesis Maggies' Wigs

Amount, sponsor: $125,000 (Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2))

Justification: We are providing cranial hair prostheses (wigs) to the children of Michigan who are between the ages of 3 to 18 at no charge through our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program. We service children losing hair from cancer treatment, alopecia, trichotillomania, burns, blood & skin disorders, lupus, hydrocephalus, dog bites, autism, down syndrome, diabetes, cartilage-hair hypoplasia from dwarfism and any other medical condition. In addition to providing custom-made wigs that are uniquely tailored to the child's individual head size & needs, we work with all 8 hospitals that provide pediatric oncology, burn centers, pediatricians, dermatologists, schools, churches, and civic groups - helping all children referred to us.

Critical access hospital facility and equipment

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Rep. Jenn Hill (D-109))

Justification: Munising Memorial Hospital Association will use a $2,000,000 grant from the State of Michigan to modernize and upgrade its facilities and equipment, which are crucial to serving isolated, rural communities. Key renovations will improve patient access and safety, such as upgrades to the Emergency Room, flooring and lighting improvements, call light system replacement and improvements in other critical areas of the hospital. The project will also replace outdated systems and infrastructure, including essential medical equipment, cooling and heating systems, and other vital technologies necessary for quality care. These improvements will support ongoing reliable operations and enhance patient safety.

juvenile justice infrastructure pool - Vista Maria

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2))

Justification: The Special Grant funds will be used to support capital improvements and security upgrades at Vista Maria, a nonprofit, community-based organization that provides residential mental health treatment services to adolescent "Abuse and Neglect" and "Juvenile Justice" youth in the State of Michigan. For 141 years, Vista Maria has served our State's most vulnerable foster youth who struggle with severe psychiatric conditions, mental health diagnoses, and trauma symptoms (like aggression and destruction towards oneself, others, and their surroundings). As we continue to prioritize the physical and emotional safety of our youth and staff, the grant will allow us to upgrade our security systems (locks, doors, fire panels, etc.) as well as make capital improvements to our recreational spaces so our young people can enjoy safe, therapeutic outdoor activities.

juvenile justice infrastructure pool - Spectrum

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2))

Justification: Sec. 1939(b) $1,000,000.00 to a privately owned and operated secure residential juvenile justice facility located in a city with a population between 8,960 and 9,000 that is located in a county with a population between 1,700,000 and 1,800,000, according to the most recent federal decennial census. The funds described in this subdivision must be used to support capital improvements and security upgrades needed to reopen the facility.

housing and childcare project MiSide

Amount, sponsor: $2,198,000 (Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2))

Justification: The Healthy Village project will construct a mixed use building comprised of approximately 15,000 square feet of early childhood care and education space on the main level and 32 units of affordable housing on upper levels on parcel of land located at 17665 Joy Road, Detroit, Michigan 48228. The total project development cost is approximately $19,000,124 and the residential units will serve households with income of 60% area median income or less. The project will be sponsored, developed and owned by MiSide, Inc. and its affiliates, a 501(c)(3) Michigan non profit corporation, established in 1970, located in Detroit Michigan, and which is dedicated to a mission of serving children, individuals, families, and communities have access to great health care, quality education, a comfortable home, and the money they need to build a life they desire.

Healthy communities grant

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2))

Justification: The public purpose of the healthy communities project is to provide recreational therapy, healthy living, and substance use intervention services as follows: (a) To support youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder to develop and master life skills. (b) To improve nutrition education services to address healthy food access and prevent obesity. (c) To prevent substance abuse for youth fighting drug and alcohol misuse. (d) To expand community support for fighting drug and alcohol misuse.

Medically underserved area services Detroit Rescue Mission

Amount, sponsor: $700,000 (Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2))

Justification: Sec. 1945. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for medically underserved area services, the department shall allocate $700,000.00 to a nonprofit organization organized under the laws of this state that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501 (c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, 26 USC 501 , located in a city with a population greater than 500,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census. To be eligible for funds under this section, the nonprofit organization must have been established in 1909 as a soup kitchen. The funding must be used to provide substance use disorder (SUD) treatment-related services, including, but not limited to, inpatient SUD treatment, residential SUD treatment, and an outpatient opioid treatment program.

Underserved health care facility project -Team Wellness

Amount, sponsor: $3,500,000 (Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2))

Justification: Team Wellness Center is a twenty-plus-years provider of integrated community health services, specializing in providing care to the indigent un-insured/under-insured who are suffering from severe mental illness, intellectual developmental disabilities and/or substance use disorders. The purpose of the project is to improve access to services for more of these vulnerable citizens. TWC will acquire, renovate, build, and equip a facility to provide more integrated health care services in an area that is currently disparaged due to economic conditions, population density, and the lack of care in proximity to the location. While the service delivery is open to all qualifying citizens, the target clientele will be the under-served, in an area with a high concentration of individuals with a substance use disorder and a large senior citizen population. TWC is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of others by providing an array of comprehensive behavioral and physical health services, in a trauma-informed environment and promoting quality of life, continuous improvement, social awareness, and healing. Currently employing of 420 staff, which includes Physicians, Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, Clinical Therapists, Case Managers, and Peer Specialists; TWC is confident that it will be successful with expanding services to the new location. TWC's administrative offices are centrally located in Wayne County (Dearborn) and has been CARF Accredited for the past 21 years, without interruption; boasting 2 unprecedented 100% scores during the re-accreditation process; based upon its commitment to both service and quality of service.

Local food infrastructure grants - Midwest Independent Retailers Fdtn

Amount, sponsor: $3,000,000 (Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2))

Justification: This grant funding will be used to combat food deserts in Michigan. We will be working with food retailers to bring healthy foods to areas underserved by large grocers where fresh unprocessed foods in not readily available to consumers in the area. Funding would provide equipment to enable small stores to inventory these items, make minor modifications to stores to enable equipment to be installed or placed, software tracking inventory and purchasing, marketing of the program and general administrative costs. The intent is for this grant funding to run over a 3 year term with a possible extensions of 12 months upon agreement of the grantor and grantee.

Firearm injury and violence prevention University of Michigan

Amount, sponsor: $5,500,000 (Rep. Christine Morse (D-40))

Justification: The public purpose of the project is to provide evidence-based training and technical assistance (TTA) to organizations and individuals to support implementation of the Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Act, and to conduct program evaluations to evaluate the implementation and early impact of the Act. This project will provide tailored, individualized support to these organizations and individuals, as well as the creation of self-paced and live training sessions, toolkits, and other resources that can be adapted to each jurisdiction and community based on need. The project will also develop public-facing online training and educational materials on ERPOs and their implementation, to improve public understanding of the law. In addition, the project will host an ERPO implementation conference, as well as conduct a state-level study into the use of ERPOs in Michigan as charged in Public Act 38 of 2023 Section 21(4). Additionally, this project will establish new infrastructure for data collection and dissemination for fatal and non-fatal firearm injuries in the State of Michigan, including creating a near real time data dashboard that provides demographic and geographic briefs, and allows users to tailor visualizations to meet their specific needs. The dashboard will be accessible to public safety and public health practitioners and other authorized users to improve data accessibility and timeliness around firearm injuries and deaths in Michigan. The dashboard will also allow communities to make data-informed decisions for resource allocation, allow for characterizing the firearm injury problem in Michigan, and allow for identifying optimal communities in which to focus intervention and prevention efforts. A public-facing dashboard will also be available, that will display county-level summaries of available data.

Native American health services

Amount, sponsor: $3,500,000 (Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2))

Justification: Our goal is to build a 29,000+ sq. ft. New Facility & Campus for Health and Wellbeing to help strengthen and enhance the whole community. To offer a place in the community where families can access medical services, dental, mental health, infant, youth, community health services in one location. The goal is to build up holistically healthy individuals and neighborhoods that are connected to their culture for strength and healing. This facility will create belonging, honor the environment, make people feel safer, and improve wellness on multiple levels. The facility will be located in a designated Health Professionals Shortage Area (HPSA) and serve everyone regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.

Fitness and wellness programming - Hype Athletics

Amount, sponsor: $1,200,000 (Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2), Rep. Erin Byrnes (D-15))

Justification: SAFE Wellness with Diabetes, Weight Loss, Nutrition, and Diet Programs: 1,000,000. The SAFE Wellness programs target the pressing issues of diabetes, obesity, and overall health in our community. We offer personalized diabetes management, weight loss programs, and nutrition counseling. Our registered dietitians work closely with participants to create sustainable dietary plans that promote long-term health. By investing in these programs, we hope to alleviate the burden of chronic diseases, reduce healthcare costs, and ultimately lead to a healthier population. Services will be offered at our Dearborn Heights, Wayne, and Detroit Belle Isle. Services will be offered at no cost to all our annual participants. Diabetes Management: One of the core components of our program is the comprehensive diabetes management support we provide. We understand the growing prevalence of diabetes and its impact on individuals and families. Our team of certified diabetes educators and healthcare professionals offers personalized care and guidance to those living with diabetes. This includes regular health assessments, blood sugar monitoring, medication management, and lifestyle counseling. Our aim is to empower individuals to take control of their diabetes, reduce complications, and enhance their overall well-being. Nutrition Counseling: Proper nutrition is at the heart of a healthy lifestyle. Our program features registered dietitians who work closely with participants to develop customized nutrition plans. These plans take into account dietary preferences, health goals, and any existing medical conditions. Through one-on-one consultations, workshops, and cooking classes, we educate individuals and families on making nutritious food choices and adopting sustainable dietary habits. Dietary Education: Education is a key pillar of our program. We offer a variety of educational resources and workshops to increase nutritional literacy among participants. Topics covered include portion control, label reading, understanding food groups, and meal planning. By equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills to make informed dietary choices, we empower them to lead healthier lives and reduce the risk of diet-related health problems. Fitness Campaign for Seniors: $200,000Our fitness campaign for seniors promotes active and healthy aging. We offer fitness classes, social activities, and resources tailored to the needs of our senior population. Tailored Low-Impact Fitness Classes are central to our program are a variety of specially designed low-impact fitness classes that cater to the unique needs and abilities of seniors. Social Activities to Combat Loneliness is a program extends beyond physical fitness by recognizing the importance of social engagement for overall well-being. Promoting Active Aging with our fitness classes and social activities encourage seniors to remain engaged and continue pursuing their interests and passions. Reducing Healthcare Costs includes investing in the fitness and well-being of our senior population is not just a matter of enhancing their lives; it's also a strategic investment in reducing healthcare costs.

Community impact center Wayne Metro

Amount, sponsor: $2,500,000 (Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2), Rep. Mike McFall (D-8))

Justification: Wayne Metro is a community action agency that is located in Wayne County, which has over 1,300,000 residents. Funds provide for structural improvements to the former Cortland Elementary School to repurpose as a Community Impact Center. These dollars would be used for building repair and maintenance. The center provides human services to low and moderate income residents throughout Wayne County. Services include but are not limited to Early Childhood education, home energy efficiency improvements, financial empowerment services, employment navigation, rental assistance, supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and utility assistance.

Hospice caregiver support program

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Christine Morse (D-40))

Justification: Purpose of Project: Hospice of Michigan’s Caregiver Support Center is a groundbreaking initiative designed to provide invaluable assistance to families navigating the complexities of caregiving, particularly in a home setting. Caregiving often presents a unique set of challenges, leaving family members feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to best care for their loved ones. Recognizing this, Hospice of Michigan established the Caregiver Support Center as a hub of support and guidance, available 24/7 to address the needs of both patients and caregivers alike. The NorthStar Triage service within the Caregiver Support Center stands as a vital lifeline for caregivers, offering prompt assistance and guidance whenever they need it. Staffed by hospice-trained Registered Nurses, this telephonic resource excels at quickly assessing patients' needs and providing comprehensive support, particularly during evenings and weekends when traditional support systems may be less accessible. Approximately 60% of calls are resolved effectively over the phone, which not only alleviates caregiver stress but also demonstrates the efficiency of our services. What truly distinguishes NorthStar Triage is its holistic approach to caregiving. Recognizing that illnesses can take a toll not just physically but also emotionally and psychologically, the service addresses the full spectrum of patient and caregiver needs. This compassionate understanding is evident in the way the experienced staff handle calls, providing not only medical assistance but also emotional reassurance to alleviate feelings of anxiety, fear, and loneliness. By integrating these services, we aim to improve caregiver satisfaction rates and enhance the overall caregiving experience. For situations requiring more hands-on intervention, the team swiftly coordinates bedside visits, ensuring urgent needs are met promptly and with care. This responsiveness is vital for preventing more expensive institutional care or hospitalizations, ultimately leading to cost-effective support for families and the healthcare system. The Virtual Care Team, accessible through the NorthStar LINC custom app, offers a revolutionary layer of support within the Caregiver Support Center. By providing round-the-clock access to hospice-trained nurses through various communication channels, caregivers now have an unprecedented level of convenience and support. This immediate access means that caregivers can address their questions and concerns promptly, whether they need advice on symptom management or clarification on medication instructions. Moreover, the integration of NorthStar LINC into care plans extends access to care for patients and families, creating a more comprehensive support system. By leveraging technology to connect caregivers with skilled professionals, the Virtual Care Team enhances the overall caregiving experience and ensures that families receive the support they require precisely when they need it most. Furthermore, the inclusion of the eShift platform within the Virtual Care Team enables home health providers to link remote Directing RNs to teams of in-home clinicians and assistants. This functionality empowers these teams to perform controlled and delegated interventions for patients who would otherwise necessitate expensive institutional care or higher skilled resources at the bedside. The grand opening of the NorthStar Hospice Simulation Lab in 2023 marked a groundbreaking step forward in end-of-life education and training. As the first facility of its kind in Michigan and one of only a few in the entire United States, the Simulation Lab revolutionizes how hospice clinicians are prepared to handle the complexities of end-of-life care. Combining classroom instruction with hands-on training, the Simulation Lab ensures that hospice clinicians possess the necessary skills to address the diverse physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. Through a variety of real-life scenarios, clinicians have the opportunity to refine their clinical judgment and decision-making abilities within a controlled environment. To extend the benefits of this training to a wider audience, the Simulation Lab hosts monthly live virtual training sessions for family caregivers using Zoom technology. These interactive sessions empower caregivers to learn and practice essential skills while engaging with experts and receiving valuable feedback. This commitment to caregiver education not only enhances their capabilities but also fosters a sense of community among participants. The training experience within the Simulation Lab mirrors the challenges faced by hospice clinicians in their daily work. Trainees review medical records before engaging with simulated patients, with an educator providing the voice of the patient or family member during the encounter. The entire interaction is recorded, allowing trainees to observe and analyze their performance afterward in a debriefing session, fostering a comprehensive learning experience. Additionally, the Simulation Lab features regional Skills Labs where trainees can refine their clinical skills under the guidance of nurse educators. Equipped with a diverse array of medical equipment and supplies, these labs offer hands-on experience to ensure mastery before clinicians interact with actual patients. The inclusion of Simulation and Skills Labs not only enhances the training of clinical staff but also provides a unique opportunity for caregivers to improve their caregiving abilities through real-time skills training and educational tools. The integration of virtual training software will further expand access to training resources, allowing participants to engage remotely in simulated digital environments. Hospice of Michigan plans to collaborate with Wright Logic Software to develop additional caregiver modules, including facility support, a virtual team portal for partners, integrated HIPAA-compliant chat, Geomapping services, enhanced analytics, notifications, and a companion app for extended family and friends. These advancements aim to further enrich the caregiving experience and ensure that patients and families receive the highest quality of end-of-life support possible. Overall, the Caregiver Support Center stands as a testament to Hospice of Michigan's unwavering commitment to supporting families through every step of the caregiving journey. By addressing not only the physical but also the emotional and psychological stresses of caregiving, the center serves as a vital resource for families, healthcare providers, and the healthcare system as a whole. Through innovative programs, cutting-edge technology, and compassionate care, the center empowers caregivers and enhances the quality of life for patients and their families during challenging times. In conclusion, the Caregiver Support Center not only aligns with the objectives of PA 121 of 2024 but also addresses pressing community needs by enhancing caregiver support, improving patient care outcomes, and fostering a more sustainable healthcare environment. By committing to continuous improvement and community engagement, this initiative promises to have a lasting positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

Homeless shelter operations - Oak Village

Amount, sponsor: $400,000 (Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2))

Justification: The public purpose of this project is to adequately provide housing and related needs to the homeless and hungry in Monroe County, Michigan; primarily to those in and around the Orchard East neighborhood in the city of Monroe with access to our services. Oaks Shelter houses between 300-400 people annually, including men, women, and children. In addition to providing housing, Oaks Village provides thousands of meals annually to hungry members of the community, free childcare, a free health clinic, clothing, and a grocery store accessable to those in need.

Trauma recovery center pilot program

Amount, sponsor: $4,000,000 (Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2))

Justification: The funds granted will establish a Trauma Recovery Center, as defined by the National Alliance of Trauma Recovery Centers, to provide behavioral health, resources, and other support to survivors of trauma and violent crime in the City of Detroit, Wayne County, and State of Michigan.

Maternal health services

Amount, sponsor: $420,000 (Rep. Christine Morse (D-40))

Justification: We have been advocating for $220,000 appropriation for all NFP sites to account for 9.5% inflationary costs and sustain existing programs. Additionally, we were advocating for $200,000 for Kalamazoo to account for the loss of United Way funding, which also decreased the site's Medicaid match funding. In total, we were requesting an additional $420,000 ($200,000 for Kalamazoo + $220,000 to account for inflation for all sites).

Medical center robotic surgery Hurley Medical Center

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Sen. John Cherry (D-27))

Justification: Hurley Medical Center's overriding mission is to ensure access to care. Along with this commitment to access, we want to ensure accessibility to advanced medical technology for the urban and rural communities we are so privileged to serve. The acquisition of a surgical robot represents a significant advancement in surgical capabilities, offering unparalleled precision and minimally invasive procedures that will ultimately enhance patient outcomes and quality of care. Hurley Medical Center’s largely Medicaid population of patients often do not have paid time off, therefore, surgical procedures using the robot greatly reduces recovery time and allows patients to return to their families, jobs, and normal lives sooner, resulting in a positive social outcome for the patient, in addition to their health outcome. Because procedures with a surgical robot result in less pain, fewer complications, and faster recovery time, it is imperative all Michiganders have access to the same life-saving equipment as an individual with access to a hospital in a larger city or with a greater private or commercial payer mix.

Disability and independent living program - Living and Learning Center

Amount, sponsor: $250,000 (Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-13))

Justification: Improved disability services and increased access to related programs and resources for residents of southeast lower Michigan including inclusive employment training, social skill development opportunities, and clinical interventions.

behavioral health services

Amount, sponsor: $3,500,000 (Rep. Mike McFall (D-8))

Justification: To expand on our mission of providing more comprehensive community mental health programs for low-income immigrants and more specifically recent refugees from Afghanistan, Ukraine, Syria, and the Middle East who are under the age of 18. Services currently being conducted in Hazel Park, Madison Heights, Warren and other Metro-Detroit aera will be expanded and enhanced.

Health equity statewide curriculum (MSMS)

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Rep. Christine Morse (D-40))

Justification: MSMS will develop a statewide curriculum for physicians, residents, and medical students in Michigan to address implicit bias, health equity, and justice in medicine. The curriculum will include, but is not limited to, training in areas such as the social determinants of health that impact most health outcomes, transgenerational trauma, and rethinking race in clinical algorithms. The project includes curriculum development, training materials, event planning, project management, consultant fees, implementation, certification program, and continuing medical education credit.

Children's campus renovation Methodist Childrens

Amount, sponsor: $2,000,000 (Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2))

Justification: Methodist Children's Home Society is building and developing The Center for Pediatric Health and Wellness, which will be located at 20703 Pembroke Ave., Detroit. The Center will provide outpatient behavioral health, day treatment, education, recreation, and community based services for young people and families throughout metro Detroit.

Patient-centered medical home Cristo Rey

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Sam Singh (D-28), Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21), Rep. Emily Dievendorf (D-77))

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Community opportunity hub Life Remodeled

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2))

Justification: Methodist Children's Home Society is building and developing The Center for Pediatric Health and Wellness, which will be located at 20703 Pembroke Ave., Detroit. The Center will provide outpatient behavioral health, day treatment, education, recreation, and community based services for young people and families throughout metro Detroit.

Behavioral health initiative - Altarum

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Rep. Felicia Brabec (D-33))

Justification: Access to timely behavioral health services, especially in rural areas, continues to impact patients and health systems in Michigan and across the country. Untimely access to care result in delayed and/or interrupted treatment and financial burdens. For example, a recent Altarum study revealed that lack of behavioral health access in Michigan led to 32% of mental illnesses and 72% of substance use disorder (SUD) going untreated. Among Medicaid enrollees, almost half of mental health and SUD were untreated. There is an opportunity to expand the behavioral health workforce in Michigan through more robust and widespread use of peer recovery support services, which is considered a best practice by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and a Michigan Medicaid covered service. Through consultative services, provider training, and expansion of peer support services this initiative has the potential to address societal impacts that are associated with improved behavioral health outcomes like reductions in preventable hospitalizations and emergency department visits, reductions in SUD that frequently co-occur with depression, decreased rates of suicide, reductions in high school dropout rates, reductions in recidivism, and improved lifetime job earnings. Sec. 1985 in PA 121 of 2024 allocates continued funding to implement an initiative that supports behavioral health workforce development, the source of recent large state budget investments, and ensures patients have access to behavioral health treatment and community resources.

Nurse workforce development - Wayne State

Amount, sponsor: $4,000,000 (Rep. Mike McFall (D-8))

Justification: The Wayne State University Office for Healthcare Workforce aims to strengthen Michigan's healthcare workforce by addressing critical challenges. The initiative intends to enhance the workforce pipeline, enhance retention, reduce turnover, and conduct relevant research. This work will address the nursing faculty shortage through financial support for aspiring clinical educators. To enhance retention and reduce turnover, this initiative will launch three academic-practice partnership pilot programs through nurse residency programs. Research will be conducted to promote a more robust Michigan healthcare workforce through the design, development, and execution of alternative models of clinical education. By combining these strategic initiatives, Wayne State University will contribute significantly to the future of healthcare in Michigan.

Suicide loss survivor program

Amount, sponsor: $250,000 (Rep. Jenn Hill (D-109))

Justification: The Detroit office based 501(c)(3) Six Feet Over (SFO), shall operate a suicide loss survivor support program, named "Lemon Aid", consisting of one (1) Program Administrator; one (1) Program Coordinator- LMSW- Clinical, (1) Program Assistant, and seasonal Social Work Interns and volunteers. Lemon Aid shall coordinate and operate the Program with the goal of providing financial support and limited case work services to Michigan families and community members impacted by a suicide loss ("Impacted Person").The mission of Lemon Aid is to provide Michiganders with concerted suicide bereavement support through financial, emotional and resource assistance to help lessen the risk of suicide for impacted persons in Michigan, while promoting healthier futures. Financial assistance offered through Lemon Aid are specific to expenses associated with death.

Supportive Home Visitation

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Rep. Christine Morse (D-40))

Justification: WCA Kalamazoo's mission of eliminating racism and empowering women is accomplished through four core pillars: Promoting Maternal and Child Health, Improving the Lives of Children, Caring for Victims of Abuse, and Advocacy and Systems Change. YWCA promotes maternal and child health through its community collaboration, Cradle Kalamazoo, and its direct service program Women and Infant Supportive Health (WISH). WISH empowers families with the skills and resources needed for healthy pregnancies, infant care, and positive child development, serving pregnant individuals and parents with children from birth to age two. The program uniquely addresses gaps in traditional home visitation services by focusing on vulnerable populations, particularly women of color, those living in poverty, and individuals with previous poor birth outcomes, through evidence-based and community-driven programming. At its core, WISH employs the Community Health Worker (CHW) model, positioning staff as vital bridges between clients, community services, and clinical care. The program utilizes the nationally recognized Partners for a Healthy Baby curriculum, which incorporates evidence-informed strategies from obstetric medicine, early childhood development, psychology, and social work. This comprehensive curriculum provides both adaptability for diverse family needs and structured guidance for critical topics across prenatal, infant (birth-12 months), and toddler (13-36 months) stages. WISH CHWs collaborate with families to establish measurable goals, deliver essential health education, facilitate community service connections, and ensure access to clinical care throughout pregnancy, postpartum, and early childhood. This comprehensive approach helps dismantle barriers to care through individual support, group education, and peer networking while providing access to national curriculum-based classes, community resources, and vital safety supplies. The program offers two specialized group education initiatives: Baby Bump and Good Night Moon. Baby Bump, an eight-week course co-hosted with Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services' Healthy Babies Healthy Start program, combines fun, hands-on activities with maternal and child health education. The curriculum encourages active participation through a unique structure where caregivers receive health education followed by practical implementation, fostering peer support and collaborative learning. Good Night Moon complements these efforts as a focused session on infant safe sleep practices, providing essential tools and strategies for parents, caregivers, community members, and service providers.

Maternal-fetal medicine programming (WSU)

Amount, sponsor: $3,000,000 (Rep. Natalie Price (D-5))

Justification: SOS MATERNITY in Michigan merges medical and structural interventions to improve maternal-child health outcomes. This is accomplished through a blend of dissemination of evidence-based best practices, community engagement, educational programming, research and advocacy measures. The program is run by the Maternal-Fetal Medicine physicians from 14 leading universities and hospital systems across Michigan. All participate in a new model for the delivery of care and in rigorous research evaluation led by WSU’s Office of Women’s Health to show the effect of this model. The three important components of the model are: - to standardize best practices across Michigan physicians, focusing on prevention of preeclampsia and preterm birth, the primary causes of deaths of moms and newborns. - to increase access of pregnant mothers to prenatal care, through transportation and individualized patient navigators - to create a system of incentives for pregnant mothers to have the healthiest pregnancy possible.

Tribal homeless shelter operations

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Sen. John Damoose (R-37))

Justification: The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians is seeking funding to continue to offer Shelter Services to the Tribal Membership, funding staff wages/fringe, facility upgrades, equipment/supplies and support services for shelter guests. This funding also allows The Sault Tribe to explore other funding opportunities to maintain critical housing services to our community. The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians plans to continue operations for the Lodge of Hope Homeless Shelter. Since opening the shelter has been at capacity and has maintained a wait-list . Most shelter services are only available seasonally, which does not address the year-round need for shelter and assistance to navigate the re-housing system.

Mental health services and community outreach

Amount, sponsor: $1,500,000 (Rep. Karen Whitsett (D-4))

Justification: The initiative seeks to enhance access to integrated health and specialized education services, focusing on the well-being of underserved populations. Paladin will ensure safe spaces for integrated health and human services as well as support organizations committed to compassionate care, where multidisciplinary teams deliver therapeutic services, community education, and inclusive support programs. Funds will be allocated to expand mental and behavioral health services in community settings, schools, and through telehealth, addressing barriers to care and meeting critical needs. The initiative also emphasizes community outreach to reduce stigma, raise awareness, and ensure culturally responsive care.

Mobile outreach clinic - McLaren

Amount, sponsor: $700,000 (Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21))

Justification: The clinic will serve both urban and rural populations to address health care disparities, and increase access to healthcare. The clinic will provide services such as cancer screenings, substance use disorder treatment, obstetrics and infant care, and primary cafe, among others. The clinic will also help patients find and access any further treatment they may need in conjunction with our community partners, especially those in the behavioral health space and McLaren's own Karmanos Cancer Institute. Screenings and early intervention are essential to improving health outcomes. The clinic will help identify conditions earlier by making it convenient for the community to ask questions and seek care.

Behavioral health prevention and treatment pilot projects (Kooth)

Amount, sponsor: $3,000,000 (Rep. Regina Weiss (D-6))

Justification: Kooth will partner with local school districts to implement a 100,000 student behavioral health services pilot project. Kooth is an interactive online behavioral health tool moderated and led by licensed behavioral health professionals that engages students by offering multiple options for BH services and counseling based on input and decisions by the user. The project will seek to reduce the behavioral health access-to-services gap by providing rapid access to self-therapy, peer support, and professional services from any internet-connected device. This will include self-guided education resources, pre-moderated peer chat spaces, and limited sessions with BH counselors and professions!. This occurs without the need for a referral and at no additional cost to the student, their ...

12th district court security

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Sue Shink (D-14))

Justification: The grant will be used to improve the security of the 12th District Court which will provide a safer environment for judges, staff, and the public who have business before the court.

38th district court project

Amount, sponsor: $1,000,000 (Sen. Veronica Klinefelt (D-11))

Justification: This project involves constructing a new facility that is jointly used by the Eastpointe Police Department and the 38th District Court. The City has purchased property adjacent to the existing facility that houses the police department and district court and has demolished the former auto parts store/garage and residential house that previously occupied the purchased property. A 2-story structure is proposed within the newly purchased property and the existing building would be demolished and turned into parking and green space. Conceptual drawings have been prepared for the new facility and would involve the site/civil design of new parking facilities, new security features and the relocation of existing underground utilities. The existing building is antiquated with several maintenance issues, was built as a municipal court, and was never ...

Additional local prosecutor support

Amount, sponsor: $250,000 (Rep. Angela Witwer (D-76))

Justification: In every county, prosecutor offices are suffering from a lack of available funding and as a result every office has a backlog of cases waiting to be reviewed. Recruitment of qualified candidates and retention of experienced assistant prosecuting attorneys is a contributing factor to the backlog of cases. This funding is intended to be utilized to assist the selected county in reducing their current backlog of cases through whatever means they are able to do so, and as a result helping to increase public safety in said county.

City of Flint for public safety

Amount, sponsor: $1,500,000 (Rep. Cynthia Neeley (D-70))

Justification: This grant will be used for retention and recruitment bonuses, adjustments to the pay scale and potentially other types of recruitment opportunities for public safety officers in the City of Flint.

Flint community education imitative

Amount, sponsor: $3,500,000 (Sen. John Cherry (D-27))

Justification: The purpose of this project is to develop a replicable and scalable model that creates thriving communities by transforming a Flint neighborhood into a hub for child, family, and community prosperity. By leveraging mixed-income housing partnerships, the ThriveZone model will be anchored by a community hub, offering early childhood education and/or afterschoool programs, and supplemental support services, with a focus on holistic neighborhood transformation. Funds requested through the proposed special grant will be used for (1) the acquisition of educational and/or commercial property and adjacent vacant real estate within the identified neighborhood, (2) the construction or renovation of a community hub, and (3) project management and fees for facility acquisition and construction/renovation.

United way of Genesee County for unhoused care programs

Amount, sponsor: $5,000,000 (Sen. John Cherry (D-27))

Justification: $5,000,000.00 must be awarded to the United Way of a county with a population between 404,000 and 407,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census to build the infrastructure and delivery systems to modernize a continuum of care program for services to unhoused individuals. The United Way of Genesee County is such a United Way. Funds will be used to support nonprofit organizations and systems that are within the MI-505 Continuum of Care to create efficiencies and improvements to transition unhoused individuals to stable housing. A diverse independent review committee appointed by the United Way board will recommend funding decisions to the United Way Board of Directors full final approval.

United way of Genesee County for creating affordable housing

Amount, sponsor: $10,000,000 (Sen. John Cherry (D-27))

Justification: $10,000,000.00 must be awarded to the United Way of a county with a population between 404,000 and 407,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census for the purpose of creating affordable housing opportunities. The United Way of Genesee County is such a United Way. Funds will be leveraged with both large scale and smaller development projects planned in the MI-505 area to create more affordable housing opportunities. In addition robust programs designed to increase home ownership will be supported. A diverse independent review committee appointed by the United Way board will recommend funding decisions to the United Way Board of Directors full final approval.

City of Flint for qualified retirement payments

Amount, sponsor: $27,000,000 (Sen. John Cherry (D-27))

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MSU - Agriculture Climate Resiliency

Amount, sponsor: $6,100,000 (Rep. Julie Brixie (D-73))

Justification: In accordance with Section 502 (9) of PA 121 of 2024, MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension will partner with the Bureau of Environment & Sustainability, specifically MDARD, to develop, implement, and evaluate a soil health, regenerative agriculture, and climate resiliency program. MSU will launch an internal competitive grants program for Agricultural Climate Resiliency through a formal RFP and review process and will fund 3-year, integrated multi-disciplinary projects with the overall goal to enhance climate change adaptation and mitigation and environmental sustainability of Michigan agriculture through regenerative agriculture and other approaches. Each internal grant will be limited to $1,275,000 and it's expected that four projects will be funded for a total of $5,100,000. Additionally, MSU will add research and outreach expertise in strategic areas of climate and water science by hiring for new positions of faculty (research and extension appointment) and Extension educators. Funds of $1,000,000 will be used to provide support towards salary and benefits for these new hires.

Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program

Amount, sponsor: $500,000 (Rep. Jasper Martus (D-69))

Justification: The Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program, which was developed, piloted, and expanded through funding from competitive research and foundation grants, is now standard of care at three pediatric clinics and two OB/GYN clinics in Flint. The program continues to grow in Flint and surrounding Genesee County with a recent vendor expansion that includes a partnership with Meijer and seven of its grocery store locations. State funding will support prescription and administrative costs to maintain the program at current clinics and expand to at least five new clinics in Genesee County. It will also support development of a digital prescription platform for program expansion. This funding will enable the Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program to continue to positively impact nutrition and health of vulnerable children and families; revenue of local businesses; and the local food system in Flint and Genesee County.

Flint Farmers Market

Amount, sponsor: $150,000 (Sen. John Cherry (D-27))

Justification: Flint Farmers' Market LLC welcomes almost 500,000 people through its doors every year. In it's current facility, where it has resided since 2014, many large scale improvements are needed to keep the facility safe and efficient for all businesses housed within it the thousands of customers who frequent it weekly. These funds will be used to replace the roof, the loading dock doors, outdated AV equipment in community space and enhanced emergency system connected both inside and outside of the market.