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Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Program

Q: How much funding does Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Program provide?

Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Program provides Up to $500,000 per project; up to $5,000,000 for real estate rehabilitation; up to $1,000,000 for public space improvements; up to $20,000,000 for coordinated subgrant programs in funding.

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Funding Amount

Up to $500,000 per project; up to $5,000,000 for real estate rehabilitation; up to $1,000,000 for public space improvements; up to $20,000,000 for coordinated subgrant programs

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Program

Status: Active statewide grant program

Program Administrator: Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)

Geographic Scope: Statewide Michigan; West Michigan regional application covers 13 counties (Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, Ottawa)

Total Funding Available: $75 million statewide

Focus Areas:

Public placemaking projects

Real estate rehabilitation and development

Place-based infrastructure development

Downtown revitalization

Public space improvements

Eligible Project Types:

Downtown pocket parks

Waterfront activation sites

Innovative spaces for pop-up markets

Public art installations

Historic structure rehabilitation

Vacant, underutilized, blighted property redevelopment

Traditional downtown development

Social zones and outdoor dining spaces

Place-based public spaces

Streetscape improvements

Pedestrian plazas

Community gathering spaces

Grant Categories:

Real Estate Rehabilitation: Up to $5,000,000 per project

Public Space Improvements: Up to $1,000,000 per project

Coordinated Subgrant Programs: Up to $20,000,000 to local or regional partners

Match Requirement: Minimum 50% local match from sub-applicants

Eligible Applicants:

Individuals or entities working on rehabilitation projects

Public entities

Regional/local partners developing coordinated programs

Projects focused on traditional downtowns and underutilized spaces

Regional Partnership:

The Right Place, Inc.

Lakeshore Advantage

Greater Muskegon Economic Development

West Michigan Funding History:

2023: $6.1 million awarded to 17 projects

2025: $1.3 million awarded to 7 projects (second-largest regional award in state that year)

Total over three years: $10.72 million to 32 projects

Contact Information:

Tim Mroz, Senior Vice President of Community Development, The Right Place, Inc.

The Right Place, Inc.

25 Ottawa Ave SW, Suite 400

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Phone: (616) 771-0325

Email: info@rightplace.org

How to Apply

Submission Process:
1. Complete online project submission form
2. Submit to The Right Place, Inc., Lakeshore Advantage, or Greater Muskegon Economic Development
3. Forms evaluated against MEDC scoring criteria
4. Regional applications compiled and submitted to MEDC

Required Information:

Project description and scope

Project location and site details

Project type/category

Budget and funding request

Matching funds documentation (minimum 50% match required)

Community impact and alignment with program goals

Timeline for implementation

Application Deadlines (Historical):

2024 round: December 6, 2024, 5 PM (online submission)

Deadlines vary by round

Evaluation Criteria: