Applications for the competitive grant assistance program (formerly EVIP grants) are now available through the Department of Treasury’s website: http://www.michigan.gov/treasury/0,4679,7-121-1751_2197_58826_62422—,00.html

The application period is from October 1, 2012 through December 3, 2012. Local units who are consolidating units or collaborating on services to be more efficient or cost effective are eligible for the grants.

For questions about the grant program, please contact the Department of Treasury at (517) 373-2697 or via e-mail at [email protected]

Samantha Harkins is the Director of State Affairs for the League and handles municipal finance and labor issues.  She can be reached at 517-908-0306 or email at [email protected]