Budget Cuts Hit Berkley After Failed Headlee Override
“Cutting back is hard because residents do feel the changes.”
Eleven Communities Get Oakland County Parks Grants
Parks Chairman Gary R. McGillivray said “Oakland County Parks is pleased to collaborate with our local municipalities to make these projects a reality.”
MML Foundation Accepting Applications for Bridge Builders Microgrants
Projects must occur in a Michigan Municipal League member community. League member communities include nearly every city and village, as well as multiple urban townships in Michigan.
SEMCOG Grants to Help Local Cities with LED Streetlights, Pedestrian Paths and More
The Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) is a federally funded program to improve air quality by reducing carbon dioxide from on-road vehicle sources.
Oak Park Gets Federal “Connecting Communities” Grant to Reconstruct Walking Bridge Over I-696
The current walking bridge is over 40 years old and at end of its useful life.
DTE Announces Time of Day Rates to Encourage Using Electricity in Off-Peak Hours
Simply choose to use energy during the times of day when demand is lower, and you’ll pay a lower rate.
Parks Throughout Oakland County to See Improvements Thanks to American Rescue Plan Funding
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved utilizing $15 million of the county’s $244 million share of American Rescue Plan Act dollars while the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission is providing $5.2 million in matching funds
County Board Approves $500,000 to Fund Crisis Intervention Training Program
“This pilot program is one of the steps we are taking to limit the tragedies of November 30th from ever happening again,” Commissioner Michael Spisz (R-Oxford) said.
Main Street Micro Business Startup Grants Available in Several Oakland County Communities
Main Street Oakland County (MSOC) has partnered with Genisys Credit Union to create the Spirit of Main Street Micro Business Startup Grant Program.
Michigan Will Soon Be Requiring Financial Literacy Class in High School
Every young Michigander deserves to know how to budget, save, and invest their money wisely so they can get off a great start after high school, whether they go to college, start working, or open a small business.
Wixom and Rochester Hills Get TAP Grants for Trail Connections
TAP funding awardees were selected by SEMCOG’s Regional Review Committee, which is comprised of local elected officials in Southeast Michigan. Each of these projects have or will need matching/additional funding from other federal, state, philanthropic and/or local sources.
Small Businesses Can Apply for MIOSHA Grants
MIOSHA’s goal is to help more Michigan companies step up to enhance their workplace safety and health programs
Gilda’s Club, Area Agency on Aging 1B Among CFSEM Grant Awardees
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced grants totaling $14 million in the third quarter to support organizations primarily in southeast Michigan that are focused on the arts, civic life, education, environment, health, human services and youth.
Spirit of Main Street Grants Help Holly, Ortonville, Rochester, and Wixom
“Genisys understands the importance of supporting small businesses in our downtowns and its financial commitment helps ensure they remain vital and attractive destinations.”
Restaurant Rescue Plan Funding Available Soon, Registration Opens April 30
The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open.
State Announces Invasive Species Prevention Grants, Including Oakland County
CISMA projects include enhanced education and outreach, technical assistance to landowners, and survey and treatment of high-priority invasive species.
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Veterans in Oakland County Invited to Apply for COVID Assistance Grants
The grants can be used for eligible food, utility, property taxes and personal care expenses.
Applications Open for Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program
In an effort to continue to support small businesses, the Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program will provide funding to eligible small businesses disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
84 Nonprofits Get CARES Fund Grants through Oakland County
The grants, which ranged from $4,000 to $500,000, will help the organizations restore vital services and programs for Oakland County residents such as food distribution, shelter, health care and financial assistance that were reduced or eliminated because of the pandemic.