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MI Sites Program | Michigan Business Thousands of Resources. Ready to help. MI Sites helps communities prepare and position their best industrial sites for future investment.
Through a structured readiness evaluation, communities receive expert feedback, clear next steps, and recognition that strengthens their competitiveness with site selectors. The MI Sites program is a comprehensive site readiness initiative designed to build a strong portfolio of development-ready industrial sites across Michigan.
Through consistent statewide criteria, the program evaluates site strengths and provides actionable insights to help communities advance along the readiness pathway. Training and guidance are provided at each step to support progress and success. Request an application to participate in the MI Sites Program Mound Road Industrial Park 121-acre industrial site with 52.
87 acres remaining in the City of Warren, MI. The property is highly connected, benefiting from proximity to I-696, I-75, M-53, M-102, and on-site rail. West Columbia Industrial Site Industrial land offering access to rail, highway, and utility infrastructure.
The Advanced Manufacturing District of Genesee County The Advanced Manufacturing District of Genesee County is in the heart of Genesee County, Michigan, a vibrant community within the 11-county Detroit Region. The area boasts a rich manufacturing heritage, a ready workforce, and all the assets an industrial user requires. The site includes approximately 1,300 contiguous acres.
See all MI Sites Designated Properties Advanced Manufacturing District of Genesee County This site in Mundy Township includes approximately 1,300 contiguous acres and direct access to a water line to Lake Huron.
Albion East Industrial Park 500-acre site owned by the Albion Economic Development Corporation, with 500 acres currently available for purchase and another 125 acres available for expansion Bingham Township Interchange Site Interchange-adjacent industrial site offering excellent highway access and visibility. Blue Water Industrial Park Industrial-zoned land with access to key trade corridors and owned by an experienced developer.
College Road Delhi Charter Township Site Over 400 acres of vacant land located in Delhi Township, Lansing consisting of 4 singularly owned land parcels. 350 acres of industrial land and 90 acres of commercial land less than 1 mile to Willow Run Airport and 5 miles to Detroit Metropolitan Airport. The Great Lakes Tech Park offers 114 acres of pad-ready land in Thomas Township, Saginaw County.
Jackson Technology Park North JTP-North is the newest expansion of Blackman Charter Township’s Jackson Technology Park with 137. 5 acres of buildable property available for development Urban industrial site with central access to highways, rail, and a regional workforce and existing industrial-scale utility infrastructure in place. Manistee Renaissance Park Industrial site with access to rail, highways, and nearby port infrastructure.
The SMART Park currently has 114. 14 industrial acres for sale with more acreage potentially available in the future. Industrial development site positioned near major transportation routes and workforce centers.
Eligibility & Requirements Read the MI Sites Program Summary The MI Sites Program Summary includes eligibility details and program requirements. Additional details are contained within the MI Sites Playbook. The MI Sites Playbook will be provided to eligible applicants during Step 1.
View all available properties in Michigan on Zoom Prospector Michigan is Investing in Great Sites Since March 2023, Michigan has invested over $580M in proactive site readiness grants for the acquisition and development of industrial sites across the state. The MI Sites program will help drive further investment by identifying the best sites in the state and providing analysis which will drive optimal investment.
In April 2025, the MEDC announced a new incentive program to assist with proactive site readiness.
The Michigan Ready Sites Program is a dual-tracked program with site readiness awards (“grants”) aimed at boosting Michigan’s inventory of investment-ready sites and technical assistance grants to identify and prepare sites to compete for projects through engagement of consultants, engineering firms, and other similar entities. This program was previously known as the Build Ready Sites Program.
Timeline for MI Sites: Step 2 Step 2 Kick-Off & Instructions Step 2 Progress Calls (individual calls) Deadline to Submit Evaluation Application Review of Applications & Follow-up Additional Analysis of Sites and Infrastructure Applicants Receive Designation & Deliverables Frequently Asked Questions Who is eligible for the MI Sites program?
A political subdivision of Michigan, including without limitation, a county, city, village, township, charter township, or instrumentality of any of the foregoing, or a state agency not governed by the Michigan Strategic Fund. A local or regional economic development corporation or similar authority. The economic development division or department of a utility company.
Is there a minimum acreage requirement? Properties must be at least 25 acres. Does the property need to be zoned industrial in order to submit a Step 1 Entrance Application?
Properties must be designated for future industrial use by the jurisdiction in which the property is located. If a property submitted during Step 1 is not selected to move forward to Step 2, will it automatically be considered for future rounds? Sites will not be automatically considered in future rounds, however, all data will be saved in the Lasso platform for each site from year to year to make re-application easier.
While many details of a Step 1 application for a site may not change from year-to-year, applicants should update and confirm site details whenever they submit an application. What is the difference between MI Sites program and the Michigan Build Ready Sites program?
The MI Sites program is a comprehensive site readiness program designed to build a strong portfolio of ready sites through the identification, analysis, and marketing of the most developable industrial sites in the state of Michigan. Through the analysis, sites will be categorized into one of three designations - bronze, silver, and gold.
The Michigan Build Ready Sites program was the former program used for proactive site readiness and has been retired as of April 22, 2025. What is the difference between Michigan Ready Sites program and Michigan Build Ready Sites program?
The Michigan Ready Sites Program is a dual-tracked program with site readiness awards (“grants”) aimed at boosting Michigan’s inventory of investment-ready sites and technical assistance grants to identify and prepare sites to compete for projects through engagement of consultants, engineering firms, and other similar entities.
The Michigan Build Ready Sites program was the former program used for proactive site readiness and has been retired as of April 22, 2025. I currently have a MI Sites designated site and would like to begin the reclassification process. How do I proceed with reclassification?
Applicants must notify the MEDC of their intent to seek reclassification using the MI Sites Intent to Reclassify form at least 30 days prior to beginning the reclassification process. Additional questions can be directed to: Vice President, Real Estate Development Michigan Economic Development Corporation Director, Quest Site Solutions
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Communities and entities involved in preparing and developing industrial sites for investment. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Michigan Ready Sites Program is funded by Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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