U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Acting State Director for Michigan Valarie Handy today announced $599,338 in grants to Upper Peninsula agriculture producers and rural businesses to make investments in renewable energy.
“This batch of grants highlights both the geographic diversity and different types of projects we can support,” said Handy. “While the majority are solar, we can also help with energy efficiency.”
The projects are funded through the Rural Energy for America Program. The U.P. projects are:
| County | Recipient | Amount | Type |
| Alger | Jubilee Foods, Inc. | $255,377 | Refrigeration, Lighting |
| Alger | Johnson Brothers Construction, Inc. | $33,758 | Solar |
| Delta | Snow Country Hiawatha LLC | $118,894 | Solar |
| Marquette | Maria Del Barrio, Inc. | $38,032 | Solar |
| Marquette | Lakeshore Park of Marquette, Inc. | $31,930 | Solar |
| Marquette | Ore Dock Real Estate LLC | $42,234 | Solar |
| Menominee | Highland Meadows Operation Division LLC | $39,113 | 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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