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Ann Arbor’s Food Gatherers secures $85K to fight food insecurity in rural areas
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s Food Gatherers secures $85K to fight food insecurity in rural areasThe premier food rescue and food bank serving Washtenaw County was awarded the United States Department of Agriculture’s Emergency Food Assistance Program Reach and Resiliency Grant.
Detroit police’s Crisis Intervention Program gets $240K boost from federal grant
Read full article: Detroit police’s Crisis Intervention Program gets $240K boost from federal grantMore than $240,000 from a Community Policing Development Grant will help out Detroit police. That federal funding is coming from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS).
University of Michigan receives $1.7M in federal funds to develop new powered exoskeleton
Read full article: University of Michigan receives $1.7M in federal funds to develop new powered exoskeletonA team of researchers at the University of Michigan plans to develop a lightweight exoskeleton that could be a game changer for people with mobility disabilities.
Willow Run Airport awarded more than $15 million in federal funding for upgrades
Read full article: Willow Run Airport awarded more than $15 million in federal funding for upgradesSenators Debbie Stabenow (MI), Gary Peters (MI) announced on Tuesday that Willow Run Airport will receive $15,275,685 from the Department of Transportation. The airport will use the Federal Aviation Administration grant to improve its existing runways. “I’m pleased to announce this federal grant, which will help improve Willow Run’s daily operations.”“Investing in Willow Run Airport will support economic development in the region,” Senator Stabenow said in a release. “Willow Run Airport is a critical gateway for our local economy in Ypsilanti and Washtenaw, as well as throughout the entire tri-county area,” Congresswoman Dingell said in a release. “With more than $15 million in federal funds, Willow Run can make critical improvements to their runway that will keep pilots and passengers safe, while increasing cargo capability arriving at and departing from the airport.