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City grant writer reports $2.5 million water infrastructure award and $1.3 million pending in grants update

Big Rapids City Commission · December 2, 2025
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Grant writer Megan Nepali told the commission the city had a strong year for grants, reporting about $2.5 million awarded for a water project, roughly 73% of submitted applications funded, and approximately $1.3 million in pending applications. Commissioners discussed grant match and departmental commitments.

Megan Nepali, the city’s grant writer, briefed the City Commission on grant activity during the Dec. 1 meeting, saying the city had an “exceptional year” with a high percentage of applications funded and several large awards pending or accepted.

"I'd say about 73% of our applications were funded," Nepali said. She highlighted a roughly $2,500,000 award for a water‑related infrastructure…

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