Infrastructure Development Grant

Matching grants up to $150,000 to support qualified infrastructure development projects. The Infrastructure Development Grant provides qualified applicants with access to working capital to support projects that strengthen the economy and enhance quality of life across the 36-county northern Michigan region.

Purpose: Grant funding is intended to advance impactful infrastructure initiatives that align with regional development priorities.

Geographic Scope

• Region: 36-county northern Michigan region
• Eligible Counties: Alcona, Alger, Alpena, Antrim, Baraga, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Emmet, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Houghton, Iosco, Iron, Kalkaska, Keweenaw, Leelanau, Luce, Mackinac, Manistee, Marquette, Menominee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Schoolcraft, Wexford

Focus Areas

• Sports-related infrastructure development projects
• Projects that promote sports development within northern Michigan

Application Process

• Two-Stage Process: Letter of Intent (LOI) required first, followed by full application if invited
• LOI Submission Deadline: March 31 annually
• Applications are reviewed annually

Contact Information

• Contact: Susie Fox
• Email: sfox@greatlakessc.org

Background

The program aims to support and enhance qualified sports-related infrastructure development projects within the 36-county northern Michigan region.

Application Process

Step 1: Letter of Intent (LOI) Submission

Submit a Letter of Intent to initiate the application process:

1. Project Overview: Provide a concise overview of your infrastructure development project
2. Funding Request: Clearly state the amount of funding you are requesting and detail how the funds will be utilized
3. Project Timeline: Outline the anticipated timeline for project implementation, including key milestones and completion dates
4. Impact: Describe how your project will benefit and promote sports development within the northern Michigan region
5. Location Verification: Confirm project is located in 36-county northern Michigan region
6. Additional Funding: Indicate whether awarded funding would fully enable the project or if additional funding would be required

Step 2: Full Application (if invited after LOI review)

• Projects are reviewed for eligibility and alignment prior to full application invitation
• Full application details not provided in website content

Required Information for LOI:

• Applicant name (First, Last)
• Organization name
• Email address
• Phone number
• County location (select from 36-county list)
• Funding amount requested (maximum $150,000)
• Project overview
• Funding utilization details
• Project timeline with milestones
• Impact description

Submission Method: Web form