CALUMET, MI— The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved $190,384 in Community Development Block Grant grants for the Village of Calumet.
Calumet officials and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation requested the funding for a Public Gathering Space project. The initiative funds improvements intended to increase the usability, accessibility, and seasonality within new or existing community spaces on publicly owned property.
The money can be used for:
• Permanent infrastructure required for the successful creation and/or operation of a public gathering space such as utility infrastructure, playground equipment, pavilions, public restrooms, drinking fountains, sidewalks, etc.
• Permanent amenities including, but not limited to, outdoor speaker systems, exterior heating systems, lighting, affixed tables, benches, public art, etc.
• Universal Accessibility design elements that enable public spaces to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and create welcoming public spaces for residents of all abilities, such as, accessible playground equipment, modified restrooms, etc.
• Other permanent infrastructure or amenities deemed eligible by HUD, necessary to support the accessibility and seasonality of a public gathering space.
The Village of Calumet is contributing additional funds and maintaining its required match amount for the project.
