State Treasurer Announces Grants for Distressed Municipalities

LANSING, Mich. – State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks today announced a total of $2.5 million is being awarded to 13 municipalities through the Financially Distressed Cities, Villages and Townships (FDCVT) Grant Program.

Municipalities can participate in the FDCVT Grant Program if they are experiencing one or more conditions indicative of “probable financial distress” as defined in state law. The grants fund specific projects, services, or strategies, including infrastructure and public safety enhancements, that move a city, village or township toward financial stability.

“This year, the Michigan Department of Treasury awarded grants for infrastructure and public safety projects in communities spanning from Southeast Michigan to the Upper Peninsula,” State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks said. “Funded projects help provide movement toward financial stability for our local communities. Our team will ensure these grants are provided to our communities as expeditiously as possible.”  

For Fiscal Year 2025, the Michigan Legislature appropriated $2.5 million for the program, with a carryover of $13,049 from the previous fiscal year.  The FDCVT Grant Program has a $2 million cap per municipality and grants are awarded based on applications submitted by the municipality.

The following municipalities will receive funding this year, with projects and amounts noted (alphabetical order):

Alpha Village

Public service enhancement through replacement of one backhoe

$153,000

Benton Harbor City

Public safety enhancement through replacement of communications equipment

$183,220

Ecorse City

Water system enhancement through replacement of water mains

$183,100

Elsie Village

Water system enhancement through replacement of water meters

$148,531

Gaastra City

Public service enhancement through replacement of one backhoe

$163,000

Harper Woods City

Sewer system enhancement through rehabilitation of sanitary sewer outlets

$134,700

Highland Park City

Public service enhancement through replacement of two plow trucks

$150,000

Inkster City

Water system enhancement through replacement of water system infrastructure

$300,000

Laurium Village

Public service enhancement through replacement of one grader

$165,000

Mt. Morris Township

Public safety enhancement through replacement of firefighting equipment

$140,198

Owendale Village

Sewer system enhancement through infrastructure replacement at the sanitary sewer lagoon

$476,000

Peck Village

Public safety enhancement through replacement of sidewalks

$230,000

River Rouge City

Public service enhancement through infrastructure replacement at the municipal library building

$86,300

 

 

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