LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Wednesday, July 27, that more than 1,650 communities in Michigan will receive more than $321 million to invest in infrastructure, grow their economies, and continue delivering essential services.
This is part of the second batch of federal American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Payments.
Previously, the first half of Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund payments totaling more than $321 million was distributed to smaller communities within the last year. In total, ARPA provided more than $642 million in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to Michigan’s smaller communities.
The funding will be provided to counties, cities, villages and townships across the state is set to help bring back jobs, pay essential workers, and make up for lost revenue or invest in water, sewer, or high-speed internet infrastructure.
Those slated to receive funds will have until 2024 to identify projects and obligate funds.
The U.S. Department of Treasury will be responsible for directly distributing $1.8 billion to 49 Michigan metropolitan cities and townships and $1.93 billion to all 83 Michigan counties.
Counties in Southwest Michigan:
Allegan $22,935,859.00
Barry $11,955,366.00
Calhoun $26,058,813.00
Cass $10,059,018.00
Kalamazoo $51,485,963.00
Ottawa $56,684,556.00
St. Joseph $11,841,542.00
Van Buren $14,699,370.00
Metropolitan cities and townships in Southwest Michigan:
Battle Creek $30,545,339.00
Grand Rapids $92,279,500.00
Holland $8,453,519.00
Kalamazoo $38,872,877.00
Portage $5,655,184.00
