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Community Action Agency to Receive Grant for Housing Counseling Assistance Program
October 15, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - October 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today Congressman Mark Schauer announced that the Community Action Agency has been awarded a U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Housing Counseling Assistance Program grant. The grant is for comprehensive housing counseling ($42,724) and loan documentation review ($5,000) to support housing counseling activities in Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale counties
Stupak Announces $127,430 for Housing Repair and Rehabilitation
October 9, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - October 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) announced four counties in Northern Michigan have received grants totaling $127,430 to repair and rehabilitate low income housing. The grants were awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as part of the Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) program. Cheboygan, Ogemaw, Emmett and Presque Isle Counties received grants
Eastpointe Wins Energy Efficiency Grant
September 25, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
$500,000 will allow Housing Commission to renovate senior center. Washington D.C. - September 25, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that the Eastpointe Housing Commission will receive a $492,000 Recovery Act grant to improve energy efficiency at Berry Manor, an apartment complex for low-income seniors administered by the Commission.“This Recovery Act funding will not only give Eastpointe the resources they need to jump start renovation at Berry Manor, it will also reduce long-term energy costs and stimulate the local economy,” said Rep. Levin
Macomb, Oakland Receive Community Development Grants from Recovery Act
September 24, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
Washington D.C. - September 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that all Recovery Act funding for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) have been released and are now in the hands of the state and local communities. The Recovery Act included $1 billion for CDBG of which $2.9 million was allocated for Macomb and Oakland Counties and communities.“More CDBG funding, through the Recovery Act, comes at an important time for our communities who are grappling with difficult budgets and the ongoing economic downturn,” said Rep. Levin. “Communities can decide what programs best meet the needs of their communities and residents, and get the money out to stimulate the local economy.”
Kildee Announces Nearly $1.7 in HUD Grants for Saginaw
September 23, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
Grants Will Help Revitalize Neighborhoods, Create Jobs and Combat Homelessness
WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Dale E. Kildee (D-MI) today announced that $1,690,524 in stimulus funding has been awarded to Saginaw through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). This legislation passed the House of Representatives on February 13, 2009 with Congressman Kildee’s strong support and became law on February 17, 2009. Of this funding, $1,022,177 is being made available through the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing (HPRP) Program, and $668,347 of this funding is through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
Stabenow, Levin: Senate Approves More Than $18 Million in Transportation and Housing Funding for Michigan
September 18, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - September 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) –U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Carl Levin (D-MI) today announced the inclusion of $18,350,000 for 14 Michigan projects in the FY 2010 Appropriations bill for the Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies. The funding was approved today by the full Senate
MPSC Approves $14 Million in Low-Income Energy Efficiency Grants
September 16, 2009 Posted by CB-HB
September 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) issued an order approving $14 million in low-income energy efficiency grants to five organizations for the fiscal year beginning October 1
Stupak Announces $2,375,000 for Water, Sewer Projects in East Jordan
August 26, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - August 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) announced the city of East Jordan will receive $2,375,000 for two projects to make necessary investments in water and wastewater infrastructure. The loans are being distributed through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program.
Senators Levin, Stabenow Announce More Than $14.3 Million for Native American Housing
August 12, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
Funds Made Available Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow, both D-Mich., announced today the availability of $14,391,790 for eight Native American communities across Michigan. The funding, provided through the Indian Community Development Block Grant and Native American Housing Block Grant programs is made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The grants are designed to assist Native American tribes improve and expand their housing supply, promote energy efficiency and create jobs
Sen. Birkholz and Rep. Jones announce housing grant for Grand Ledge
August 7, 2009 Posted by CB-HB
LANSING, MI - August 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) –Sen. Patty Birkholz and Rep. Rick Jones today announced that the city of Grand Ledge will receive a state grant of $325,500 for a rental housing project. “Grand Ledge is a great community,” said Birkholz, R-Saugatuck Township. “I am pleased that the city will receive the grant money to increase housing options for local residents or people looking to move into the area.”
First District Receives $1,155,000 to Improve Rural Community Facilities
August 4, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - August 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) announced Michigan’s First District will receive $1,155,000 in funding for facility improvement projects including dam renovations and the construction of facility for adult daycare services. The funding is being awarded to projects in Beaverton, Dickinson County, Allouez Township, Keweenaw Bay, and to Teaching Family Homes of Upper Michigan, Inc.
House Votes to Expand Community Development Block Grants
July 24, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
Washington D.C. - July 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The House of Representatives approved the annual appropriations bill for transportation and housing today which included $4.6 billion for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), an increase of $725 million or 18.7 percent. The bill was approved by a vote of 256 to 168.
Kildee and Secretary Donovan Announce More than $1.6 Million in HUD Grants for Flint and Genesee County
July 17, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
CDBG Grants Will Help Revitalize Neighborhoods and Create Jobs. WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Dale E. Kildee (D-MI) and U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced $1,647,759 in funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for Flint and Genesee County. These grants are available through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, which enable state and local governments to undertake a wide range of activities intended to create suitable living environments, provide affordable housing and create economic opportunities. The City of Flint will receive $1,153,340 and Genesee County will receive $494,419
Stabenow, Levin Announce More Than $7.2 Million in Community Development Grants for Michigan
July 17, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - July 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Nineteen Michigan communities will receive a total of $7,296,509 in community development grants for projects designed to benefit low- and middle-income families, Senators Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin, both D-Mich., announced today. The funds, made available by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, will be disbursed by the local governments of Battle Creek, Bay City, Clinton Township, Flint, Genesee County, Holland, Kalamazoo, Kent County, Lincoln Park, Midland, Pontiac, Port Huron, Royal Oak, Sterling Heights, Taylor, Warren, Wayne County, Westland and Wyoming
Senators Levin, Stabenow Announce More Than $1.9 Million in Grants for Michigan Wind Energy Projects
July 16, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - July 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — More than $1.9 million will be granted to three Michigan wind energy projects, U.S. Senators Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow, both D-Mich., announced today. The funds, disbursed by the Department of Energy and allocated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act passed in February, will help Dow Corning, Michigan Aerospace Corporation, and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor develop wind power, which is fast growing as a source of clean electricity across the nation.
