U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director for Michigan Brandon Fewins today announced more than $1.4 million in grants to central Michigan and Thumb area agriculture producers and rural small businesses to make investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency to lower their costs, generate new income, and strengthen the resilience of their operation.
“Today’s announcement showcases the diversity of businesses that can receive funding and is an opportunity to highlight USDA’s work with rural communities in central Michigan and the Thumb,” said Fewins. “While significant, this is only a part of the support we provide through our renewable energy program and additional projects are on the way.”
The projects are funded through the Rural Energy for America Program, and total Michigan funding is $1,482,431.
Michigan State University will use a $99,999 grant to conduct 35 renewable energy assessments for agricultural producers and rural small businesses throughout Michigan.
Michigan’s other projects are:
|
County |
Recipient |
Amount |
Project Type |
|
Clinton |
The Plant Professionals, Inc. |
$44,365 |
Solar |
|
Genesse |
Fishing Tackle and Grab Bag |
$31,666 |
Solar |
|
Genesse |
Mason Tackle Company |
$125,393 |
Solar |
|
Huron |
Braun Real Estate Enterprises LLC |
$13,500 |
Solar |
|
Huron |
Key North Mini Golf & Family Fun Center |
$19,874 |
Solar |
|
Monroe |
Monroe Dodge Chrysler, Inc. |
$194,205 |
Solar |
|
Monroe |
Mid-American Gunite, Inc. |
$300,400 |
Solar |
|
Monroe |
Four Star Greenhouse, Inc. |
$417,600 |
Solar |
|
Monroe |
Groulx Automotive, Inc. |
$150,946 |
Solar |
|
Saginaw |
Gemini Capital Management XIII LLC |
$18,509 |
Solar |
|
Tuscola |
Lindy's Sales, Inc. |
$31,000 |
Solar |
|
Tuscola |
Beagios Pizza of Kingston |
$34,974 |
Solar |
USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities, create jobs and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, tribal and high-poverty areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov.
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