KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – An online portal has been opened for developers and nonprofits to apply for funding from the Kalamazoo County Housing Millage, to help fund affordable housing projects. The online application portal opened today and will welcome submissions until Jan. 31, 2024.
County officials say in its initial two years, the “Homes for All” Housing Millage has made significant strides, contributing over $13.4 million to housing development and supportive services. The funds supported a range of projects, including the motel to apartment conversion of the LodgeHouse, two new single-family homes in the city of Portage, rehab work in the cities of Galesburg, Kalamazoo, and Portage, and many more.
County Housing Director Mary Balkema says, “The first two years of the Housing Millage have seen Kalamazoo County make remarkable progress, leveraging over $150 million in external funding to amplify the impact of affordable housing initiatives. It’s a testament to our community’s dedication. We are proud to be the only county in the state to implement such a crucial Housing Millage.”
Funding is available for multifamily development projects, single-family homes, rehabilitation efforts, supportive services, and creative initiatives.
John Taylor, Board of Commissioners Chair says, “With the county’s population growing 5% since 2011 and housing construction lagging, the need for new affordable housing is estimated to be at 7,750 units. We are calling for creativity, innovation, private equity, tax credits, and philanthropy to partner with us to solve this crisis.”
The online application portal is open until January 31, 2024.
The AmpliFund portal links are below:
Rehab of Single Family: https://gotomygrants.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/14b85bfd-4d81-4393-ab99-cc77cc69e113
Single Family New Housing: https://gotomygrants.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/8b265d25-4cb4-40e3-9061-a97a452e6a58
Multi Family Housing: https://gotomygrants.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/5730197e-9a8e-4f52-bfa8-d60d835fb10b
Creative Projects: https://gotomygrants.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/6eadf181-2c92-4da0-9655-90bfd775b341
Supportive Services: https://gotomygrants.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/34477318-f556-43b1-98f9-922ecec0b1b2
Comments