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The Bay Mills Indian Community in Brimley, Mich., will receive a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) to enhance wastewater infrastructure on the reservation.
The grant, announced by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, aims to increase wastewater treatment capacity to support future economic development projects.
The investment by EDA, matched with $4.7 million in local funds, is expected to create 40 jobs, retain 400 jobs, and generate $11 million in private investment, according to a statement. The project aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to supporting tribal nations in building resilient and diversified economies, the statement notes.
EDA Deputy Assistant Secretary Christina Killingsworth emphasized the importance of the grant, noting that it will enable the Bay Mills Indian Community to diversify its economy and lay the groundwork for future projects.
“Thanks to our federal partners, strong congressional delegation, and intergovernmental collaboration with Bay Mills leadership, we are shoring up the fundamentals our communities need to grow—roads, bridges, ports, airports, pipes, and high-speed internet,” Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said in a statement. “We are building on that strong foundation by creating good-paying jobs and bringing supply chains home from overseas to lead the future of advanced manufacturing. I am grateful to Bay Mills leadership for securing these resources to benefit our shared citizens.”
The infrastructure improvements are seen as a critical step in fostering long-term economic growth for the Tribe, ensuring that it can attract new business investments and create good-paying jobs for its members.
