The city of Benton Harbor is receiving a state grant of $183,000 through the state’s Financially Distressed Cities, Villages and Townships Grant Program.
Michigan State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks on Wednesday announced a total of $2.5 million in grants to 13 municipalities through the program. It seeks to support cities experiencing one or more conditions indicative of “probable financial distress” as defined in state law.
The grants announced this week will help those cities improve infrastructure and public safety. In Benton Harbor’s case, the $183,220 grant will be used for public safety enhancements through the replacement of communications equipment.
Eubanks says the grants announced Wednesday will “help provide movement toward financial stability for our local communities.”
