Michigan Awards Road Repair Grants to 39 Small Communities

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that 39 small communities across the state, each with populations under 10,000, will receive grants from the Community Service Infrastructure Fund (CSIF) Category B program to support road repairs. These grants, ranging from $50,000 to $250,000, will fund projects such as road resurfacing, culvert replacement, pavement crack sealing, and other preservation efforts. The program prioritizes projects that are coordinated with other infrastructure work, extend the useful life of roads, and have limited alternative funding sources. Whitmer emphasized that this initiative is part of fulfilling her promise to improve Michigan's roads, highlighting a record investment of nearly $2 billion annually in state and local road repairs. The funding aims to make driving safer and more efficient while supporting local jobs. Communities across Mid, Northern, and West Michigan, including Stockbridge, Elk Rapids, and Lowell, are among the beneficiaries of these grants.