Federal grants to Kent County
Kent County in Grand Rapids, Michigan received $26.6 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 26 awards. Its largest program was Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants, with $9.8 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $2.5 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated October 31, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$26.6 million
- Awards26
- Awarded in FY 2025$2.5 million
- Largest award$3.4 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 9 | $11.4 million |
| FY 2022 | 5 | $3.3 million |
| FY 2023 | 6 | $5.7 million |
| FY 2024 | 5 | $3.8 million |
| FY 2025 | 4 | $2.5 million |
Programs that fund Kent County
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | 6 | $9.8 million |
| Home Investment Partnerships Program | 6 | $8.0 million |
| Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program | 1 | $2.5 million |
| Community Programs to Improve Minority Health | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Emergency Solutions Grant Program | 4 | $1.4 million |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance | 1 | $857,883 |
| Congressional Directives | 1 | $750,000 |
| Services for Trafficking Victims | 1 | $600,000 |
| Family Self-Sufficiency Program | 4 | $399,959 |
| Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) | 1 | $326,600 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | 21 | $22.1 million |
| Department of Health and Human Services | 3 | $3.6 million |
| Department of Justice | 1 | $600,000 |
| Department of Energy | 1 | $326,600 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home investment partnerships program | Home Investment Partnerships Program | September 20, 2021 | $3.4 million |
| Lead-based paint hazard control in privately-owned housing | Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program | September 25, 2023 | $2.5 million |
| Community health navigator model expansion - kent county health department?s community health navigator model expansion will focus on the urban geographic areas of kent county to engage community representatives in the development and delivery of COVID-19 prevention messaging through a community hea | Community Programs to Improve Minority Health | June 18, 2021 | $2.0 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | August 4, 2021 | $1.8 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | August 24, 2022 | $1.7 million |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 25, 2025 | $1.7 million |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | July 26, 2023 | $1.6 million |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 4, 2024 | $1.6 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | February 2, 2021 | $1.4 million |
| Purpose: the home investment partnerships program (HOME) provides need-based formula grants to states and local governments that are used to fund activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to low-inc | Home Investment Partnerships Program | July 26, 2023 | $1.0 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Kent County get?
$26.6 million in 26 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Kent County the most?
The Department of Housing and Urban Development, with $22.1 million in 21 awards. The Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice follow.
What is Kent County's largest federal grant?
$3.4 million under Home Investment Partnerships Program, with its first action in the period on September 20, 2021. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Kent County?
Its largest are Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants, Home Investment Partnerships Program and Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program.
Other grant recipients in Grand Rapids
- Bethany Christian Services USA, LLC
- Van Andel Research Institute
- Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing, Inc.
- Interurban Transit Partnership
- Michigan Family Resources
- Grand Rapids Community College
- Gerald R Ford International Airport Authority
- Cherry Street Services Inc
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