Community Project Funding Requests
FY '27 Funding Requested
Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funding for up to 20 projects in their community for fiscal year 2027 – although only a handful may be funded. Projects are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and only state and local governments and eligible non-profit entities are permitted to receive funding. Additional information on the reforms governing Community Project Funding is available here. The selection process for this round of CPF requests was very competitive: Congressman Thanedar and his team went through hundreds of requests to determine which 20 projects to request funding for. If you did not get selected this time, Congressman Thanedar encourages you to submit your project again for consider during next year's appropriations process.
In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Congressman Thanedar has certified that he, his spouse, and his immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects he has requested.
1. SER Metro Detroit, Jobs for Progress – Pathways to Prosperity
Subcommittee: Commerce, Justice, and Science
Funding Requested: $2,500,000
Explanation: The funding would be used for providing comprehensive pre-lease and post-release workforce development and reentry services for 150 individuals returning from the Wayne County Criminal Justice Center. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it reduces unemployment and reincarceration rates, thereby decreasing taxpayers' costs associated with incarceration and social services.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus
2. City of Taylor – Next-Generation 911 Emergency Communications Upgrades
Subcommittee: Commerce, Justice, and Science
Funding Requested: $1,600,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to modernize emergency communications and dispatch operations through an upgrade to a Next Generation 911 (NG911) dispatch and emergency communications system. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it strengthens essential public safety services that residents rely on every day while reducing the risk of costly service disruptions in the future.
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3. City of Highland Park – Radio Communications Upgrade
Subcommittee: Commerce, Justice, and Science
Funding Requested: $510,712.52
Explanation: The funding would be used to upgrade existing non-encrypted radio communications to fully encrypted communications to meet the security requirements of the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) policy. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it enhances emergency communication capabilities that are critical to public safety, providing the fastest and most dependable method for coordinating with police personnel in real time.
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4. City of Hamtramck – Phase II of Lead Service Line Replacement Program
Subcommittee: Interior
Funding Requested: $4,801,280
Explanation: The funding would be used to begin the second phase of the lead line replacement project, with Hamtramck focusing on replacing 484 service lines in FY27. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will ensure the City of Hamtramck meets regulatory requirements and protects public health without creating undue financial hardship for the community.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus
5. Great Lakes Water Authority – WRRF Utility Power Replacement
Subcommittee: Interior
Funding Requested: $4,801,280
Explanation: The funding would be used to upgrade the nearly century-old power system at the Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF), the largest single-site wastewater treatment plant in North America. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will ensure the WRRF continues to pump and treat wastewater in the Great Lakes region, protecting the environment and the health and safety of all homes and businesses connected to the Regional Wastewater Collection System.
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6. City of Lincoln Park – Water Main Replacement
Subcommittee: Interior
Funding Requested: $3,760,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to replace aging, deteriorated water mains. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it significantly reduces leakage and water loss, improves water system efficiency, and ensures a sustainable drinking water system, with savings passed on to residential and business rates.
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7. City of Taylor – City-Wide Sewer Lining Program
Subcommittee: Interior
Funding Requested: $2,000,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to place cured in place pipe (CIPP) lining in the sewers in Taylor, extending pipe life and improving the reliability of the city’s water infrastructure. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it allows communities to maintain essential infrastructure while avoiding more expensive repairs and future disruptions.
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8. City of Harper Woods – Vernier Road Water Main Replacement
Subcommittee: Interior
Funding Requested: $950,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to replace a 12-inch water main located beneath eastbound Vernier Road, which has surpassed its useful life and experiences frequent water main breaks from Kelly Road to Beaconsfield Avenue. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the replacement of this water main will eliminate the cost for frequent water main repairs when breaks occur, will eliminate frequent disruption of water service to commercial businesses along this corridor potential causing temporary closures of businesses, and will eliminate disruption of nearby residential properties. A new water main will provide for a reliable, clean water distribution system for the City of Harper Woods.
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9. City of River Rouge – Lead Line Replacement Program
Subcommittee: Interior
Funding Requested: $2,400,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to replace the lead water lines to meet Federal and State mandates. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because removing the lead lines ensures the health risk is addressed once and for all, making residential drinking water safe for all future generations.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus
10. City of Wyandotte – Water Main Replacement
Subcommittee: Interior
Funding Requested: $1,600,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to replace a water main that is in need of replacement due to its size and age, along with any necessary valves and fire hydrants. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will ensure adequate flow and pressure for residents and for firefighting scenarios. The new water main will also protect water quality and reduce system leakage.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus
11. City of Allen Park – Downtown Allen Roadway and Sidewalks Reconstruction
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development
Funding Requested: $1,905,277
Explanation: The funding would be used to restore the roadway and sidewalks along Allen Road. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will not only benefit businesses along and adjacent to Allen Road but also Allen Park residents and surrounding communities, as this portion of Allen Road is a heavily used main thoroughfare. Investing in the reconstruction of the Downtown Allen Roadway and sidewalks will help reduce potential damage to vehicles using the roadway and any injuries from damaged sidewalks.
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12. City of Detroit – Considine Recreation Center
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development
Funding Requested: $2,000,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to replace the aging heating system with a modern, code-compliant boiler, restoring dependable heat to all four floors and improving long-term operation. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it replaces essential aging systems in the building, allowing the Center to continue its public-facing services to the Detroit community.
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13. City of Detroit – Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) High School Redesign
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development
Funding Requested: $4,000,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to modify classroom spaces for new life skills and career seminars, and to acquire employment-readiness virtual reality (VR) headsets to help students develop skills critical for jobs or postsecondary education after graduation. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it directly connects education to employment outcomes. By aligning high school instruction with real workforce needs, the project reduces barriers to career entry, strengthens local talent pipelines, and supports long-term economic growth. Investments in scalable tools like VR also lower training costs over time while expanding access for underserved students. Ultimately, this initiative ensures Detroit students graduate are ready to succeed in the workforce and contribute to the region’s economy.
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14. City of Detroit – Helping Detroit Seniors Age in Place
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development
Funding Requested: $5,000,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to provide home modifications for residents with documented disabilities. The initiative emphasizes ‘Aging in Place,’ with specific resource allocation to support seniors (62+) in maintaining independence through home safety and accessibility retrofits. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it helps prevent seniors from being injured at home, allowing them to remain independent and avoid reliance on public services and costly emergency healthcare expenses.
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15. City of Detroit – Basement Mold Remediation Program
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development
Funding Requested: $5,000,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to clean up and remediate mold-infested homes in Detroit, prioritizing ZIP codes with the highest convergence of poverty, health disparities (specifically asthma), and water-in-basement claims from federally declared June 2021 and August 2023 flood events. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it helps Detroit citizens remediate mold in their homes, leading to better health outcomes while strengthening the city’s housing stock.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus
16. City of Detroit – Veterans Critical Home Repair
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development
Funding Requested: $1,000,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to provide home repairs, such as failing roofs, broken furnaces, and accessibility barriers, for veterans living in Detroit. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it helps prevent emergency repairs, homelessness, or long-term institutional care through VA or state programs. Wayne County is home to Michigan’s largest veteran population, and many veterans in Detroit are aging in homes built before 1960. This program makes targeted, one-time investments that deliver long-term savings, housing stability, and dignity for the men and women who served our country.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus
17. City of Grosse Pointe Farms – Grosse Pointes Consolidated Dispatch and Police Holding
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development
Funding Requested: $5,800,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to construct a consolidated dispatch facility for the Grosse Pointes, housing an emergency communications center that serves police, fire, and EMS. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it eliminates duplicative costs across facilities, staffing, and equipment, generating significant long-term savings while delivering higher-quality service. Shared systems reduce overtime, improve staffing efficiency, and lower maintenance and operational expenses, with equipment savings alone totaling millions. By reinvesting savings in public safety and delivering measurable service improvements, this project ensures that taxpayer dollars produce long-term, tangible benefits for the entire community.
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18. City of Melvindale – Fire Station Renovation
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development
Funding Requested: $1,000,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to renovate a fire station in the city of Melvindale, improving emergency service delivery and enhancing firefighter health and safety. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will directly strengthen Melvindale's capacity to respond to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and medical emergencies. Modernized facilities support faster turnout, better containment control, improved emergency power reliability, and a safer work environment. These improvements are essential to service both residents and the broader community.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus
19. City of Romulus – Taft, Colbert, Oakbrook Residential Roadway Reconstruction
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development
Funding Requested: $3,500,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to execute the full-depth concrete reconstruction of the residential roadway network comprising Taft, Colbert, and Oakbrook Streets, which have suffered extensive structural failure. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it is a direct investment in the safety and economic mobility of Romulus's residents. The current deterioration of Romulus roads has created a public safety hazard, significantly slowing emergency response times for police, fire, and ambulance services, and causing costly vehicle damage for working-class residents.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus
20. Wayne County – Tech Mobility Hub
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development
Funding Requested: $2,500,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to repurpose a recently acquired building and adjacent land to create a state-of-the art Tech Mobility Hub, focused on immersing young people in the rapidly growing fields of advanced mobility, automotive technology, and related STEM career pathways. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it creates long-term economic value. Developing a local pipeline of skilled workers supports major regional industries, reduces unemployment and underemployment, and increases future earnings and tax contributions. With partnerships across education and industry, this investment delivers lasting returns by strengthening the workforce, supporting local businesses, and expanding opportunity for families across the district.
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FY '26 Funding Passed
Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funding for up to 15 projects in their community for fiscal year 2026 – although only a handful may be funded. Projects are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and only state and local governments and eligible non-profit entities are permitted to receive funding. Additional information on the reforms governing Community Project Funding is available here.
In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Congressman Thanedar has certified that he, his spouse, and his immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects he has requested.
1. City of Wyandotte – Wyandotte Lead Service Line Replacement
Subcommittee: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Funding Secured: $1,092,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to remove lead service lines in Wyandotte, Michigan. The City identified over 1,000 lead lines still in use that pose a threat to residents. Lead exposure can cause damage to the brain and kidneys, and can interfere with the production of red blood cells that carry oxygen. This is especially true of infants, young children, and pregnant women. This money will be used to minimize the threat that lead water lines pose to human safety and our community.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus
2. Great Lakes Water Authority - Downriver Loop Water Main Construction
Subcommittee: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Funding Secured: $1,092,000
Description: This funding will be used for the construction of 13 miles of various size water transmission mains to improve redundancy and resiliency within the Michigan downriver communities. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because if a disruption to service were to occur on this transmission main, many of the users in this area would experience a complete loss of pressure and flow. This project would provide a transmission main loop to the Downriver system to provide redundancy on this system, reducing the risk of failure.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus
3. City of Ecorse - Ecorse Fire Station Renovation
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Funding Secured: $680,592
Description: The funding would be used for renovations to the Ecorse Fire Station to update the electrical system, plumbing system, mechanical/HVAC systems, and masonry. It will also include improvements and renovations of the locker room, dormitory, and kitchen to make these compliant with current codes and standards. The project will enhance the ability of the station's personnel to prepare for and respond to emergencies within the community and its neighboring Mutual Aid partner communities.
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4. City of Detroit - Detroit Intermodal Passenger Station
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Funding Secured: $3,000,000
Description: The funding would be used to complete the planning and engineering/design services needed for an intermodal passenger station that would provide a new passenger rail link between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. Annual ridership is projected to be more than 66,000 passengers based on a once-daily trip and would serve 23 communities between Chicago and Toronto. This station would increase local multimodal and intercity rail connectivity, and it would increase the utilization of public transit, in turn reducing surface transportation congestion, and spur economic growth.
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5. Michigan State Housing Development Authority - Thome Rivertown Neighborhood Affordable Housing
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Funding Secured: $250,000
Description: The funding would be used to redevelop and renovate the Thome Rivertown Neighborhood campus to increase affordable senior housing in the city of Detroit by renovating Presbyterian Villages of Michigan’s existing 81-unit senior housing development and incorporating the 10 new units. This project will increase affordable assisted-living housing capacity, create new permanent jobs, and improve housing options for Detroit-area seniors.
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6. City of Southgate - Miracle Field and Playground
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Funding Secured: $250,000
Explanation: The City of Southgate desires to transform a large portion of its municipal center into a Miracle Field and Playground specifically designed for people living with disabilities. The funding would be used to build a baseball field, dugouts, social pavilion, and playground. Each of these elements will be designed completely flat, to eliminate barriers for participants with visual impairment, and for those who use an adaptive device like a wheelchair. It will also include a specialized surface that accommodates the use of adaptive devices. The project includes ADA restrooms, bleachers, and lighting for evening events. This project will create a more accessible community space that will allow disabled persons from across the Downriver Communities to participate more actively in community events.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus
7. Wayne State University - WDET Community Broadcast Center Renovation
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Funding Secured: $250,000
Description: The funding would be used to renovate and outfit a building owned by Wayne State into a community broadcast center with studio outfitting, teaching and learning spaces, and collaboration spaces. WDET-101.9, Detroit's community public radio broadcasting center is accessed by over 1.5 million people every year, and renovations to this community broadcast center will specifically allow for the expansion of the Detroit Radio Information Service (DRIS), which creates programming for the blind, visually challenged, and socially challenged individuals.
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8. Great Lakes Water Authority - Freud & Conners Creek Pump Station Rehabilitation
Subcommittee: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Funding Secured: $1,092,000
Description: The funding would be used to renovate the Freud and Connors Creek pump stations which serve several communities in Southern Michigan. This project will improve the ability of these facilities to operate effectively and efficiently during wet weather, reducing the risk of flooding and water contamination for the Grosse Pointes, Southern Macomb County, and Detroit. It will optimize the utilization of interconnected piping and operation between pumping stations and the Connor Creek Retention and Treatment Basin. Water contamination from heavy storms is a persistent danger to the people and businesses of Grosse Pointes, Southern Macomb County, and Detroit. This project will ensure that residents will be able to access clean water even during heavy rain events.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus
9. City of Allen Park - Allen Road Water Main Replacement
Subcommittee: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Funding Secured: $1,092,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to replace the water main for Allen Road between Southfield Road and Roosevelt Avenue. This water main was first installed in 1933, and it has exceeded its expected useful life. This project will ensure that the effected communities and businesses have access to safe drinking water, strengthening the community’s infrastructure for years to come.
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10. University of Detroit Mercy - Detroit Mercy Cybersecurity Operations Center
Subcommittee: Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies
Funding Secured: $1,031,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to establish and equip a student-staffed cybersecurity operations center (Cyber-SOC) at Detroit Mercy for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats. Specifically, funding is needed to purchase high-tech equipment, research threats against critical infrastructure, and develop simulations and hands-on labs that will be incorporated into the curriculum with the goal of students being workforce-ready upon graduation for well-paying jobs that are critical to national security.
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11. Great Lakes Water Authority - 7 Mile Sewer Rehabilitation
Subcommittee: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Funding Secured: $1,092,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to repair and rehabilitate the 7 Mile Relief Sewer to extend the service life of these sewers by 25 to 30 years. The current condition of portions of the 7 Mile Sewer System is very poor with a risk of failure. These repairs are necessary to ensure that the sewers can continue to function properly for the community.
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12. Great Lakes Water Authority - Oakwood District Intercommunity Relief Sewer Modification
Subcommittee: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Funding Secured: $1,092,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to divert flow to the Oakwood Pump Station which will directly assist GLWA and member partner communities in reducing physical damage by maintaining existing wet weather contract capacities and increasing GLWA's ability to provide adequate Combined Sewer Outflow (CSO) treatment during extreme storm events, ensuring that local drinking water systems are free from contamination, especially during heavy storms.
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13. Great Lakes Water Authority - Fox Creek Enclosure Condition Assessment
Subcommittee: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Funding Secured: $1,092,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to inspect, clean, and perform necessary repairs to the Fox Creek Enclosure of the Wayne County regional sewer system. This will allow the Great Lakes Water Authority to improve the system’s resilience, especially during heavy rain. Optimizing the sewer system will allow GLWA to better manage stormwater runoff and prevent contamination of the Great Lakes.
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14. UNITAS North America - Byrne Justice Grants/UNITY Detroit Center for Victims of Exploitation and Trafficking
Subcommittee: Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies
Funding Secured: $1,031,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to establish a comprehensive center dedicated to addressing the urgent need for specialized services for victims of trafficking and exploitation. The center will help to safeguard vulnerable populations in Detroit, particularly young people, by equipping them with the knowledge and resources needed to avoid exploitation. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it addresses a significant and pressing social issue, enhances the quality of life for affected individuals, and reduces long-term societal costs associated with crime and social welfare.
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15. City of Detroit Airport - Construction of Taxiway B
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Funding Secured: $250,000
Explanation: The funding would be used for developing new facilities and buildings in a traditionally economically challenged area will be a boon to surrounding neighborhoods. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because this project would generate more business and job opportunities for the City’s east side and the entire Metro Area.
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FY '24 Funding Passed
1. City of Detroit – I-75 Overbuild Project
Funding Secured: $1,879,000
By connecting the distressed Cass Corridor to the Downtown, Midtown, and the forthcoming University of Michigan Detroit Center for Innovation, this project will anchor future developments that will bring new opportunities for affordable and market-rate housing, education, commercial office space, retail, and restaurants.
2. City of Grosse Pointe Park – Extreme Emergency Relief Valve
Funding Secured: $1,666,279
Description: The funding would be used to finish the Extreme Emergency Release Valve which is a sanitary connection of the city’s storm pump station sitting at our Patterson Park.
3. City of Wayne - Lead Line Replacement Project
Funding Secured: $959,752
The City of Wayne is seeking to replace 480 lead lines in the homes of water customers throughout the city. The public benefit is that all citizens will eventually have access to safe drinking water. Removing the lead lines from the homes will have significant public benefits.
4. Great Lakes Water Authority- Great Lakes Water Authority Wastewater System Improvements
Funding Secured: $959,752
The funding would be used for over 180 miles of interceptor and trunk sewers that include 56 combined sewage overflow (CSO) outfalls on the Detroit and Rouge Rivers, as well as 16 in-system storage devices (ISDs) and 20 valve remote (VR) sites that control flow throughout the system.
5. City of Dearborn Heights - Ecorse Creek Flood Mitigation
Funding Secured: $959,752
The funding would be used for a complete cleanout of the Ecorse Creek. The Ecorse Creek is a major storm water outlet for the City of Dearborn Heights with the tributary area being almost a third of the city.
This waterway has been the cause of several federal-disaster declarations in the past decade for repetitive flooding in neighborhoods that include areas in the top quartile of communities disproportionately impacted by environmental hazards.
6. City of Detroit - Detroit Lead Service Line Replacement
Funding Secured: $959,752
The funding will replace lead service lines throughout the city of Detroit, a significantly overburdened and disadvantaged community.
Detroit has approximately 80,000 lead service lines that must be replaced in the next 18 years.
With an average cost of service replacement at $10,000 per service, this equates to an $800 million dollar obligation for a community that is already overburdened. Under the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), the US Army Corps of Engineers can engage in assisting in the replacement of lead service lines.
7. City of Dearborn Heights - Dearborn Heights Lead Service and Water Meter Replacement
Funding Secured: $2,000,000
The funding will support efforts to serve the Michigan Safe Drinking Water Act aims to protect public health.
New water sampling rules have been added to better detect lead in drinking water.
8. Invest Detroit Foundation - Detroit Neighborhood Revitalization
Funding Secured: $850,000
The program for which we request funding is one piece of our broader portfolio of work to revitalize Detroit neighborhoods through equitable economic development.
A core component of our program is strategic infusion of capital into catalytic development projects in Detroit’s distressed neighborhoods.
9. City of Southgate - Southgate Pressure Relief Valves Project
Funding Secured: $900,000
The funding would be used for the City of Southgate’s aging infrastructure and water mains that are often over 80 years old.
As we work to replace and reline the water mains, stewarding the existing lines has become increasingly challenging. By installing 3 PRVs, all water mains in Southgate would be protected, saving the city thousands of dollars in annual repairs and preventing temporary shutoffs to schools, businesses, and residences.
10. Great Lakes Water Authority - Great Lakes Water Authority Oakwood District Intercommunity Relief Sewer Modification Project
Funding Secured: $959,752
The Funding would reduce the likelihood of sewer flooding events by making improvements to the Northwest Interceptor (NWI) sewer that flows from GLWA's Water Resources Recovery Facility (WRRF).
11. Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency - Highland Park Detroit Community Response Center
Funding Secured: $500,000
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency (Wayne Metro) seeks to create a Community Response Center through the planning, demolition, renovation and improvement of the former Cortland Elementary School.
12. City of Romulus - Romulus Community Service Road Infrastructure Project
Funding Secured: $500,000
The funding would be used to focus on road maintenance and will bring widespread benefits by not only preserving current assets, but also lowering future costs for citizens, road users, and taxpayers.
Both the Hunt Street and Vinewood Road projects within this program request, are in an area of the city that has significant project equity in the fact that they serve a district of low-income housing where most residents are a minority.
13. City of Hamtramck - City of Hamtramck Green Alleyways
Funding Secured: $965,000
The City of Hamtramck Green Alleyways proposes to reconstruct twenty alleyways and one parking lot in five census tracts in the city using porous pavement and water retention rain gardens.
This project addresses multiple high priority needs for residents and businesses including reconstruction of dilapidated alleys, residential street safety, creating more walkable city, and strategies to combat basement flooding.
14. Focus Hope - Workforce Development and Education
Funding Secured: $500,000
Focus Hope registered apprenticeship programs Detroit offers tremendous opportunities in skilled trade training programs, including registered apprenticeship programs (RAPs) and other advanced training programs.
The biggest barrier to hiring and/or enrolling this talent is the lack of bridge programming between high school/GED completers and RAPs/advanced training programs.
15. Michigan Department of Transportation - Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bridges
Funding Secured: $500,000
The funding would be used to replace Lemay Street bridge which is replacing an existing pedestrian structure at Springfield Street and is designed to be a Complete Streets bridge.
A Complete Streets bridge is defined as a street-level bridge crossing over the freeway that is designed to accommodate vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic.