The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is hosting an informational webinar on April 25 at 3:00 p.m. about the RAP 2.0 project funding.

Registration is currently open for the webinar. You’ll get a high-level overview of the program and its guidelines, including how the application process will work, the timeline, where to find more information, and a question-and-answer session. Register for the webinar HERE.

For those who can’t join the live webinar, a recording will be available on the RAP 2.0 web page, along with updated frequently asked questions. You can also read more about both RAP 1.0 and RAP 2.0 on MEDC’s website.

Below lists the current timeline for the RAP 2.0 funding round:

• Mid-April 2023: RAP 2.0 application round announced
• April 25, 2023: Informational webinar, 3-4 p.m.
• May 1, 2023: The application portal opens
• June 30, 2023: The application portal closes
• Fall 2023: Selected applicants will be notified of a decision

Feel free to send an email to [email protected], with any questions or feedback prior to and following the webinar.

Jennifer Rigterink is the League’s assistant director of state and federal affairs handling economic development, land use, and municipal services issues. She can be reached at [email protected].