Award Information

Lansing Region Restart Grant Awards

Following a statewide announcement from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), LEAP has announced 412 small businesses and nonprofits from across Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties have been selected to receive grants ranging from $5,000-$20,000 to assist with restart and recovery amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

1,639 eligible applications were received in the Lansing region, which allowed us to award 412 total grants–less than 25% percent of the applications received. Our process involved nearly 70 diverse volunteers from across our three-county region. Each application received two independent reviews and scores. Additionally, a thorough, multitier vetting process, including conflict of interest removal, was enforced to minimize bias.

Press Release: More than 400 Small Businesses and Nonprofits Receive $5.3 Million from LEAP to Aid in Restart and Recovery Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Geographic and Demographic Data for Applications and Awards

Of 1,660 applications received, 1,639 were eligible grant applications. The percentages included below reflect a percentage of the 1,639 eligible applications received.

For the purposes of these grants, “underrepresented” business ownership is defined as businesses owned by women, racial/ethnic minorities or veterans. Though not required by the state, LEAP also added a specific focus on persons with disabilities.

Businesses and Nonprofits Awarded Grants

Funds are expected to be distributed to the listed businesses by Sept. 30, 2020 as previously indicated by LEAP. Some of the listed awardees continue to complete final paperwork and will receive grant funds when the necessary documents are received and processed.