Several communities in southwest Michigan will receive funding grants to help improve housing.
U.S. Representative Bill Huizenga (R-Michigan) announced that Battle Creek, Benton Harbor, Holland, Kalamazoo, and Portage will receive funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through Community Development Block Grants (CDBG).
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The grants are provided on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop and improve housing in urban areas, according to officials.
Additionally, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo will receive federal funding through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, which are used to fund a variety of activities…