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RAP | Revitalization and Placemaking Program | Michigan Business Thousands of Resources. Ready to help. Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Program The Revitalization and Placemaking program provides access to gap financing for place-based infrastructure development, real estate rehabilitation and development, and public space improvements.
Eligible applicants are individuals or entities working to rehabilitate vacant, underutilized, blighted and historic structures and the development of permanent place-based infrastructure associated with traditional downtowns, social-zones, outdoor dining and placed-based public spaces. The RAP program has a robust pipeline that is anticipated to expend all available funding at this time.
Please contact your Community Development Manager for more information on the availability of place-based resources. Through the Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program the MEDC partners with local communities to proactively address revitalization needs by investing in projects that promote population and tax revenue growth.
These investments help create the environment necessary to attract and retain talent, add new housing options, enable business creation and attraction, and provide resources for Michigan citizens and communities. Performance-based RAP grants are currently available for real estate redevelopment projects and can be applied for on a rolling basis as funds are available.
View program guidelines, applications and more: RAP application downloaded Frequently Asked Questions For questions about RAP programs, please contact your Community Development Manager Revitalization Projects add Housing and Commercial Space to Hamtramck, Alpena Governor Whitmer joined the MEDC to announce two redevelopment projects receiving support from the bipartisan Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program, creating housing and commercial space in Hamtramck and Alpena.
Together, the projects will generate a total capital investment of over $5. 27 million in the state while activating vacant properties and increasing community vibrancy. The first iteration of the Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Program, launched in 2022, was an incentive program that deployed $100 million in American Rescue Plan funding to address the COVID-19 impacts in Michigan communities.
The 2022 program, referred to as RAP 1. 0 , has selected successful applicants. With all ARPA funds encumbered, projects will be in progress through 2026.
The second round of the Revitalization and Placemaking program, referred to as RAP 2. 0 , received an appropriation of $100 million in the budget supplemental SB 7 signed by Gov. Whitmer on Feb. 1, 2023, demonstrating the great need identified for placemaking and building rehabilitation investment.
As part of RAP 1. 0, MEDC received approximately $500 million in applications for $100 million in appropriated funding. Future Revitalization and Placemaking Program funding is dependent on the availability of income tax revenue deposited into the Revitalization and Placemaking Fund and appropriated for this program as described in Section 696 of the Income Tax Act of 1967 .
Awards may be made based on individual applications or based on funding rounds. Learn more about the RAP legacy programs and compliance below. For additional questions or to learn more information on RAP programs contact your community development manager .
Growth through Revitalization: Building Places People Love Placemaking is a cornerstone of the “Make It in Michigan” economic development strategy; attractive places and thriving communities welcome businesses to grow and people to live.
The RAP program is a key component of the toolkit that the MEDC uses to enhance places, and thanks to its support, communities across the state are experiencing the benefits: beautiful public spaces, increased housing and commercial real estate, and adaptive reuse of historic structures. Learn more about RAP Legacy Programs and Compliance Learn more about the 2022 RAP 1. 0 program, and access compliance and reporting documents.
Learn more about RAP 2. 0, launched in Spring 2023.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments, nonprofits, and other entities involved in community development. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Revitalization and Placemaking Program is funded by Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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