The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has awarded $5 million in grants to organizations across the state as part of the second round of funding for the Michigan Housing Opportunities Promoting Energy Efficiency program (MI-HOPE).
An extension of MSHDA’s Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) — which funds innovative housing-oriented activities that address specific community needs — MI-HOPE is a program federally funded by the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to help homeowners with home repairs and upgrades to enhance energy efficiency. By partnering with local government and nonprofit agencies, MI-HOPE supports Michigan households by facilitating home improvements including, roof and window replacement, HVAC modifications, electrical and appliance upgrades, storm door installation and more.
“MI-HOPE has brought energy-efficient upgrades and modifications to many Michigan homes already. We’re confident this funding will empower the grantees to expand the program even further and continue making a substantial impact for residents statewide,” said Amy Hovey, MSHDA Executive Director.
In this second round of funding, MSHDA awarded a total of $5,522,862 across 17 local agencies. The organizations and award amounts are:
- Arenac County: $262,500
- Baraga-Houghton-Keweenaw Community Action Agency: $250,000
- Cass County Land Bank Authority: $500,000
- City of Dowagiac: $300,000
- City of Lapeer: $210,000
- City of Montrose: $300,000
- City of Owosso: $105,000
- Copper Country Habitat for Humanity: $500,000
- Habitat for Humanity Capital Region: $500,000
- Human Development Commission: $500,000
- Iosco County: $500,000
- Ogemaw County: $262,500
- Oscoda County: $262,500
- Rebuilding Together Southeast Michigan: $270,362
- Saginaw County Community Action Committee, Inc.: $150,000
- The Salvation Army: $500,000
- Washington Heights United Methodist Church and Community: $150,000
Applications for additional MI-HOPE funding rounds are open to nonprofit agencies and local governments. For more information, visit Michigan.gov/MI-HOPE.
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