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Traverse City expands grant-writing contract to chase state and foundation money as federal rollout falters
Summary
After hearing a yearlong review of federal Inflation Reduction Act opportunities and a presentation on grant process improvements, the commission voted Oct. 6 to amend the city's contract with LSI Business Development to expand its scope to pursue state and private foundation funding in addition to IRA/IJA grants.
Traverse City commissioners on Oct. 6 voted to broaden the scope of the city's contract with LSI Business Development, authorizing the mayor and interim clerk to execute an amendment that allows LSI to pursue state grants and private foundation money as well as federal IRA/IJA opportunities.
The decision followed a presentation from LSI representatives and city staff reviewing a year of work. Deputy City Manager Deb Allen said the firm helped set up an internal grant approval process, timelines and checklists and a pipeline to identify and prioritize opportunities. LSI Senior Engagement Lead Tanisha…
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