See notice of award, attachment 1 - terms and conditions, attachment d, statement of work, abstract

The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration awarded a $703,700 Project Grant under the Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 17.289) to the Downriver Community Conference, a council of governments and inter-municipal organization serving southeastern Michigan. This grant, effective March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2026, supports a range of workforce development, economic recovery, public safety, and environmental remediation initiatives in the Downriver area. Key activities include job training, small business assistance programs, Brownfields remediation, and upgrades to public safety communications technology. The Downriver Community Conference also acts as a regional coordinator, facilitating collaboration across multiple communities and federally-funded projects aimed at improving quality of life and economic prospects in the area.