GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The city of Grand Rapids is seeking $13.7 million for 10 housing and business development projects from a federally funded grant program designed to support revitalization and placemaking efforts in Michigan communities.
Eight of the projects are focused on housing, four of which would include income-restricted units financed using low-income housing tax credits. The remaining two are for corporate headquarters and a grocery store, according to project summaries provided by the city.
The city applied for the funding from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s revitalization and placemaking grant program. The $100 million program was created using federal pandemic relief dollars.
Communities from across the state are seeking the funds, with award notifications expected later this summer, according to the city. The city selected its 10 projects from 51 project applications that were submitted for…
