LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has awarded $2 million in grants to organizations across the state as part of its Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP), which is expected to reach its 1,000th family with this eighth funding round.
Officials say the grants have been awarded to 31 organizations that will use the funding to supplement innovative neighborhood housing initiatives designed to help low-to-middle income communities and residents. These include exterior rehabilitations and housing enhancements, neighborhood public amenity enhancements and interior rehabilitations.
“Grants provided through the Neighborhood Enhancement Program enable community leaders to make meaningful changes that improve the community for individuals and families,” said Amy Hovey, MSHDA executive director. “Whether it’s making critical infrastructure updates to local parks or creating vibrant green spaces, the Neighborhood Enhancement Program continues to help create more dynamic, inclusive communities that Michiganders can take pride in calling home.”
City of Hastings, Barry County – Grant Amount: $75,000
Neighborhoods Incorporated of Battle Creek, Calhoun County – Grant Amount: $75,000
City of Dowagiac, Cass County – Grant Amount: $75,000
Village of Cassopolis, Cass County – Grant Amount: $75,000
A new funding round is anticipated to start accepting applications in August 2023.
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