REGION- The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has awarded $7.4 million in grants to organizations across the state in a third wave of funding for the Michigan Housing Opportunities Promoting Energy Efficiency program (MI-HOPE).
“In such a short time with MI-HOPE, we’ve been able to make significant progress rehabilitating homes for our neighbors in communities all over Michigan. With this round of awards, new and existing grantees will make great strides in expanding our impact this year,” said Amy Hovey, MSHDA chief executive officer and executive director. “As we invest in updating these aging homes, we are pursuing sustainable, green solutions that will have a lasting effect for years to come.”
Since October 2022, MSHDA has provided MI-HOPE grants to local government and nonprofit agencies, who distribute support to residents in their communities through an application process. Homeowners can increase the energy efficiency of their homes through repairs and upgrades, such as roof and window replacement, HVAC modifications, electrical and appliance upgrades, storm door installation and more.
In this round of funding, which comes from state-appropriated federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) money, MSHDA awarded $3,064,500 to organizations. Here are how some of those funds were distributed.
- City of Owosso: $160,000
- Habitat for Humanity of Michigan: $495,000
- Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Michigan: $275,000
- Alpena County Home Improvement Program County of Alpena: $150,000
- Western Upper Peninsula Planning Development Region (WUPPDR): $500,000
