Gov. Whitmer on Detroit Region Being Named Finalist for up to $100 Million Grant to Grow Economy

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) today in announcing DRP has successfully applied for a $500,000 planning grant and advanced to Phase 2 of the Economic Development Administration's $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge. DRP's planning grant will focus on growing and leveraging the region's automotive, engineering, design, and manufacturing strengths around an advanced mobility cluster, while the coalition is a finalist to compete for the $100 million grant funding to implement that plan.

"Michigan put the world on wheels, and we are working together today to continue to build the future of mobility and electrification here in our state," said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. "Thanks to the hard work and tireless advocacy of partners, led by the Detroit Regional Partnership, the Detroit Region is poised to receive up to $100 million in grant funding that will add incredible momentum to our efforts to put Michiganders first, create good-paying jobs, invest in communities and usher in a new era of prosperity."

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