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Two Keweenaw Peninsula group have received grants from the MI HOPE program to help area residents rreedcue electric and heating costs in their homes. The Baraga-Houghton-Keweenaw Community Action Agency and Copper Country Habitat for Humanity were awarded a total of 750,000 dollars from the state of Michigan to become funding arms of the MI-HOPE program. The Community Action Agency will disperse 250,000 dollars within the community, while the Copper Country Habitat for Humanity will work with 500,000 dollars.
The MI-HOPE grant program assists Michigan residents with making home repairs and upgrades focused on energy efficiency. Such as replacing HVAC systems, window and roof repairs, appliance upgrades, and storm door installation. Different agencies working with MSHDA on the MI HOPE program tend to focus on specific types of projects.
Residents interested in learning more about the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s MI HOPE program can contact either of the two new funding arms, the Baraga-Houghton-Keweenaw Community Action Agency, and Copper Country Habitat for Humanity. Contact information for each organization can be below, along with more information about the MI hope Program.
Late last year the Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region became the first group in the western region to work with MSHDA and the MI HOPE program. Working with an initial 500,000 dollars. You may also contact WUPPDR to inquire about its current status with the MI-HOPE program, as the program did recently pass the July deadline for it’s next round of funding.
Copper Country Habitat for Humanity
Baraga-Houghton-Keweenaw Community Action Agency
