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WASHINGTON, DC - September 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Carl Levin (D-MI) announced today that Michigan has been awarded $5,535,975 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funding is from the Public Housing Capital Funds and will be used to upgrade public housing by increasing energy efficiency and create jobs

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.

Gardenview Estates to bring 833 new housing opportunities, marks neighborhood transformation. DETROIT, MI - September 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Assistant Secretary Sandra Henriquez today joins Detroit Mayor David Bing at an 11 a.m. ceremony to welcome the first family into the new Gardenview Estates, an 833-unit mixed-income development that stands at the site of the former Herman Gardens public housing development

September 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) Chairman Orjiakor Isiogu today noted that the September 30 deadline to apply for Michigan's Home Heating Credit in 2009 is quickly approaching. The credit assists low-income people with winter energy bills

Recovery Act Funding will improve water quality in Clinton River Washington D.C. - August 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The US Army Corps of Engineers has updated its list of projects funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, including several previously unfunded projects. Included in the new projects is a total of $3.75 million to reduce sedimentation and improve water quality in the Red Run Drain. The Red Run Drain is a tributary of the Clinton River.The Corps funding, provided under the Oakland County, Michigan, Environmental Infrastructure Program, will include $210,000 for design work related to shoal removal and stream bank stabilization, with an additional $3.54 for construction. There is a 25 percent, $1.25 million local match requirement for the project to move forward. The Corps funding will be used for Infrastructure assistance to the George W. Kuhn Drain project, located in the SE corner of Oakland County. The George W. Kuhn Drain system includes the Red Run Drain, the majority of which is actually located in Macomb County, so the restoration work will largely benefit areas downstream in Macomb County.

LANSING, MI - August 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senator Tom George will be introducing legislation allowing for the creation of a Detroit/Wayne County Redevelopment Authority. A redevelopment authority would enable the city and county to develop a cohesive strategy for stabilizing and redeveloping tax-reverted properties, the lawmaker announced today

August 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Department of Natural Resources today announced that Green Lake Boating Access Site, located in Leighton Township in Allegan County, will undergo paving improvements and site redevelopment beginning the week of Sept. 7.

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

August 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The 2009 MAR Convention & Expo is offering more networking opportunities than ever. Being held October 7-9 at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, there is no better place to make connections, have fun, and increase your successful business solutions. In addition to your knowledge sessions, attend these events for fun & functional networking opportunities

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.”

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.

LANSING, MI - July 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Jennifer M. Granholm has announced the restoration of a federal tax credit program along with new programs that will give Michigan residents an unprecedented opportunity to purchase affordable homes through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). The funding is provided by the federal Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA)

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.

WASHINGTON, - July 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- the U.S. House of Representatives approved $150,000 in federal funding for the environmental restoration and protection of Homer Lake. The funding was requested by Congressman Mark Schauer (D-Battle Creek) as part of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (HR 3183), which the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve today. The Schauer language allows the Corps of Engineers to Select the project for completion

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