US Agriculture Department Invested $889 Million in Michigan

In the last year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development made $889 million in investments in rural communities across Michigan. These investments helped to boost Michigan's economy, invest in agricultural opportunities, develop rural infrastructure, and encourage private investment in rural America.

"Rural communities across America are the backbone of our nation and President Trump is committed to investing in these communities so they continue to be productive and fulfilling places to live for generations to come," said Secretary Brooke Rollins. "At USDA, we are proud to fund these historic levels of rural investment and remain committed to working with other federal, state and local government as well as the private sector, to advance President Trump's vision for rural America. Rural prosperity is truly a national security issue. If our farmers and ranchers do not have the tools and resources to continue to farm, then we cannot feed ourselves. President Trump understands how important it is to have a safe, secure, and resilient farm economy."

"President Trump is delivering on his promise to help rural American's purchase homes, secure the high-paying skilled trade jobs of the future, and have access to clean, affordable energy," saidRural Development Michigan State Director Dom Restuccia. "We will continue to focus on growth, opportunity, and results with our 2026 investments in Michigan."

USDA Rural Development investments in Michigan focused on rural communities by financing infrastructure, agribusiness projects, rental assistance, and single-family housing, along with community facility investments that help improve public safety and healthcare access in rural areas.

By the Numbers in Michigan:

• Investment in Community Projects: $570 million
• Investment in Economic Development and Agribusiness Projects: $45 million
• Investment in Affordable Housing: $274 million
• Total Investment in Michigan: $889 million

Project Highlighted:

• Big Creek Township received a Community Facilities Grant in the amount of $74,000 to purchase mobile radios for fire trucks, as well as handheld radios and pagers for Big Creek Township firefighters. The new equipment will improve communication and ensure faster, more accurate emergency responses to residents. The radios will also be compatible with the upgraded system used by the county and other emergency and safety service agencies within the county.

"Today's announcement demonstrates how USDA is there to help improve public safety for all rural Michigan communities, from counties all the way to townships," saidRestuccia. "Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, USDA Rural Development is working hard to get first responders the equipment they need to save lives."

USDA Rural Development invests in rural America with loan, grant, and loan guarantee programs to promote rural prosperity. The commitment and resources we bring to rural communities help drive economic security and prosperity. Our programs expand access to high-speed internet, electric, and transportation infrastructure, and support business growth, healthcare, education, housing, and other community essentials. Discover more investment details and historical data in the Rural Data Gateway and learn more about the agency at www.rd.usda.gov/mi .