Community Project Funding Requests
Fiscal Year 2027
(FY27) Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
Project Name: Acquisition of DV5 Robotic Surgical System
Recipient: McLaren Greater Lansing
Address: 2900 Collins Rd, Lansing, MI 48910
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description and Purpose: Funding will support the acquisition of a DV5 robotic surgical system to expand minimally invasive surgical capabilities across multiple specialties. This investment will improve patient outcomes, reduce recovery times, and enhance the hospital’s ability to provide advanced surgical care to residents in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District.
Financial Disclosure- Project Name: Memorial Healthcare – Sanitation & Plumbing Infrastructure Upgrades
Recipient: Memorial Healthcare
Address: 826 W King Street, Owosso, MI 48867
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Project Description and Purpose: Funding will support critical sanitation and domestic water infrastructure upgrades at Memorial Healthcare, including replacing aging cast-iron and galvanized piping systems to ensure safe, reliable water delivery throughout the hospital.
Financial Disclosure
(FY27) Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Project Name: Village of Westphalia for Water Infrastructure Improvements
Recipient: Village of Westphalia
Address: 108 E. Main Street, Westphalia, MI 48894
Requested Amount: $2,000,000
Project Description and Purpose: The project would use federal funding to support critical upgrades to the municipal water infrastructure system to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant drinking water service for residents. The project will address aging infrastructure, improve system performance, and enhance long-term resiliency against system failures and contamination risks.
Investments will focus on the rehabilitation and replacement of key water system components, ensuring the continued delivery of potable water that meets federal and state regulatory standards. This project will protect public health, reduce service disruptions, and support sustainable community growth.
Financial Disclosure- Project Name: City of Grand Ledge for Drinking Water System Resiliency Improvements
Recipient: City of Grand Ledge
Address: 310 Greenwood Street, Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Requested Amount: $4,899,200
Project Description and Purpose: The project would use federal funding to improve the resiliency and reliability of its municipal drinking water system. This project will strengthen critical infrastructure to ensure consistent delivery of safe drinking water, particularly in the face of aging assets, increasing demand, and potential environmental stressors.
The proposed improvements will enhance system redundancy, reduce vulnerability to disruptions, and ensure continued compliance with federal drinking water standards. Investing in system resiliency will safeguard public health, support economic stability, and maintain essential water services for residents and businesses.
Financial Disclosure
- Project Name: City of Owosso for Wastewater Treatment Plant Nitrification Tower Replacement
Recipient: City of Owosso
Address: 301 W. Main Street, Owosso, MI 48867
Requested Amount: $16,000,000
Project Description and Purpose: The project would use federal funding to replace a critical nitrification tower at its municipal wastewater treatment plant by rehabilitating and replacing essential treatment components, which will improve the plant’s ability to remove ammonia and other pollutants from wastewater effluent. These upgrades will ensure continued compliance with federal and state water quality standards, enhance system reliability, and protect local waterways.
This investment will support the long-term sustainability of the wastewater system, reduce the risk of system failures, and safeguard public health and the environment for residents and surrounding communities.
Financial Disclosure
(FY27) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Funding
- Project Name: Bank Intercounty Drain Infrastructure and Transportation Resiliency Project
Recipient: Eaton County
Recipient Address: 1045 Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, MI 48813
Amount of the Request: $10,000,000
Project Description and Purpose: This project will modernize aging stormwater and drainage infrastructure to reduce roadway flooding, protect adjacent transportation corridors, and improve public safety in Eaton and Ingham Counties. The project includes culvert replacements, drainage system upgrades, and related infrastructure improvements that support reliable access for residents, businesses, and emergency services. These investments will enhance infrastructure resilience, reduce flood-related disruptions, and ensure the long-term reliability of critical transportation networks serving Michigan’s 7th Congressional District.
Financial Disclosure
- Project Name: Marsh Road Reconstruction Project
Recipient: Ingham County Road Department
Recipient Address: 301 Bush Street, Mason, MI 48854.
Amount of the Request: $4,955,000
Project Description and Purpose: The project will support the reconstruction and modernization of Marsh Road, including roadway improvements, safety enhancements, and infrastructure upgrades to improve traffic flow and ensure safe access for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Financial Disclosure
- Project Name: Grange Road Reconstruction and Safety Improvements Project
Recipient: Clinton County Road Commission
Recipient Address: 3536 South U.S. Highway 27, St. Johns, MI 48879
Amount of the Request: $6,000,000
Project Description and Purpose: The project will support the reconstruction and modernization of Grange Road, including roadway resurfacing, drainage improvements, and safety enhancements to improve reliability for motorists, agricultural operations, and emergency services.
Financial Disclosure
(FY27) Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Funding
- Project Name: Lansing Charter Township for Fire Station Replacement and Public Safety Facility Improvements
Recipient: Lansing Charter Township
Recipient Address: 3209 W. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48917
Amount of the Request: $10,000,000
Project Description and Purpose: The project will construct a new fire station designed to support essential emergency services, including fire suppression, emergency medical response, and disaster preparedness. The facility will include apparatus bays, emergency response space, and operational areas necessary to ensure rapid deployment and effective service delivery. This investment will enhance emergency response capabilities, improve firefighter safety, and ensure reliable public safety services for a rural population. The facility will serve as an essential community facility, supporting both residents and regional mutual aid efforts.
Financial Disclosure
- Project Name: City of St. Johns / Bingham Township Integrated Water and Wastewater System Reliability Improvements
Recipient: City of St. Johns
Recipient Address: 100 E. State Street, Suite 1100, St. Johns, MI 48879
Amount of the Request: $1,000,000
Project Description and Purpose: This project will improve drinking water reliability and wastewater system performance for rural residents in the City of St. Johns and Bingham Township by addressing critical infrastructure needs that impact public health, environmental compliance, and long-term system resilience. Funding will support an integrated set of improvements, including targeted sewer system rehabilitation to reduce inflow and infiltration (I&I), engineering and design necessary to advance water system interconnection between jurisdictions, and system monitoring to ensure optimal performance. These improvements will reduce the risk of sanitary sewer overflows, protect local waterways, and enhance the reliability and redundancy of drinking water service across both communities. Together, these investments will ensure continued compliance with state and federal environmental standards while strengthening essential infrastructure serving a growing rural population.
Financial Disclosure
(FY27) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Funding
- Project Name: City of Howell Regional Public Safety Training and De-Escalation Center
Request Amount: $600,000
Intended Recipient: City of Howell
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 611 E. Grand River Avenue, Howell, MI 48843
Financial Disclosure
Purpose of Request: To support the acquisition of advanced law enforcement training equipment and technology that will enhance officer preparedness, improve de-escalation capabilities, and strengthen public safety outcomes across Livingston County and surrounding jurisdictions.
- Project Name: Clinton County Vehicle Safety Mitigation Project
Request Amount: $2,374,804
Intended Recipient: City of Lansing Police Department
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 120 W. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933
Financial Disclosure
Purpose of Request: To enhance protection for public gatherings, critical infrastructure, and high-profile events by funding vehicle mitigation barriers that reduce the risk of vehicle-based threats and improve public safety for residents and visitors across the Lansing region.
- Project Name: Lansing Community College’s Workforce Development Center
Request Amount: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: Lansing Community College
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 1717 K Street, NW, Suite 900
Financial Disclosure
Purpose of Request: To help fund Lansing Community College’s Workforce Development Center to bring industry back home, secure critical infrastructure, and develop a domestic technical workforce.
Project Name: Emergency Response Vehicle Project
Request Amount: $430,956.00
Intended Recipient: Clinton County Special Operations Team
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 14480 Webster Rd
Financial Disclosure
Purpose of Request: To purchase a Lenco G3 Emergency Rescue Vehicle (ERV) that will protect officers and civilians during high-risk incidents.
Fiscal Year 2026
(FY26) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Funding
- Project Name: New Jet Bridges
Request Amount: 8,235,000.00
Intended Recipient: Lansing’s Capital Region International Airport
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 4100 Capital City Blvd Lansing MI, 48906
Purpose of Request: To replace the six passenger boarding bridges (PBBs) that serve the passenger terminal at Lansing’s Capital Region International Airport.
- Project Name: Chandler Road- Coleman to Stoll Road
Request Amount: 7,000,000.00
Intended Recipient: Clinton County, MI
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 3536 S. US Highway 27 St. Johns, MI 48879
Purpose of Request: To facilitate the reconstruction of the Chandler Road corridor in Clinton County, Michigan
- Project Name: Drain Culvert Replacement
Request Amount: 1,600,000.00
Intended Recipient: Oakland County Road Commission
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 31001 Lahser Road Beverly Hills, MI 48025
Purpose of Request: To replace a large culvert situated on Dixboro Road, south of 10 Mile Road, at the border of the City of South Lyon and Green Oak Township in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Project Name: Horner Mill Demolition and Redevelopment
Request Amount: 4,000,000.00
Intended Recipient: City Eaton Rapids, MI
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 200 S Main St, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Purpose of Request: To demolish a former woolen mill complex in Eaton Rapids, Michigan.
- Project Name: Village of Maple Rapids Bridge Replacement
Request Amount: 4,800,000.00
Intended Recipient: Village of Maple Rapids
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 118 W Adeliade St. Maple Rapids, MI 48853
Purpose of Request: To facilitate the replacement of the Maple Street bridge in Maple Rapids, Michigan.
- Project Name: New Lothrop Road Bridge Replacement
Request Amount: 2,900,000.00
Intended Recipient: Shiawassee County Road Commission
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 701 W Corunna Ave, Corunna, MI 48817
Purpose of Request: To facilitate the replacement of the New Lothrop Road bridge over the Shiawassee River (SN 9817) in Shiawassee County, Michigan
- Project Name: City of Brighton Wastewater Plant Generator Replacement
Request Amount: 1,200,000.00
Intended Recipient: City of Brighton
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 200 N 1st St, Brighton, MI 48116
Purpose of Request: To facilitate the replacement of the wastewater treatment plant generator in the City of Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan.
(FY26) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Funding:
- Project Name: Lansing United Mentoring Program
Request Amount: $1,500,000.00
Intended Recipient: Lansing’s United Mentoring Program
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 505 Seymour Ave. Lansing, MI 48933
Purpose of Request: To support the efforts of Lansing’s United Mentoring Program as they engage with Lansing’s Youth through in-school mentoring, which has drastically improved academic performance among Lansing’s inner-city students and commensurately reduce crime among the same population.
- Project Name: Eaton County Security Infrastructure
Request Amount: $414,351.00
Intended Recipient: Eaton County
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 1045 Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, MI 48813
Purpose of Request: To provide adequate security for the public of Michigan’s 7th District and
beyond, utilizing the Eaton County courthouse, county administrative offices, and public
meetings within the governmental complex.
- Project Name: East Lansing Police Department Public Safety and Security Enhancements Initiative
Request Amount: $944,600.00
Intended Recipient: East Lansing Police Department
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 409 Park Ln, East Lansing, MI 48823
Purpose of Request: To enhance security in its municipal facilities with the installation of a
weapons detection system, security camera replacements, and proximity access readers.
(FY26) Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Funding
- Project Name: Putnam Township Fire Truck
Request Amount: $1,090,372.00
Intended Recipient: Putnam Township Fire Department
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 3250 W M 36, Pinckney, MI 48169
Purpose of Request: To defray part of the cost of a recently acquired fire truck.
- Project Name: Livingston County Computer Aided Dispatch for Public Safety
Request Amount: $900,000
Intended Recipient: Livingston County
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 304 E. Grand River Ave. Howell, MI 48843
Purpose of Request: To account for upgrades to the county’s only 911 computer aided dispatch system.
- Project Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Greenhouse Repairs and Maintenance at MSU
Request Amount: $10,491,175.00
Intended Recipient: Michigan State University, Department of Horticulture
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 1059 Farm Ln, East Lansing, MI 48824
Purpose of Request: To pay for upgrades to MSU’s greenhouses.