Macomb Community Action Expansion ($655,000)
Macomb County
Summary
A new $291,447 state funding stream replaces a wound-down program that pays for structural repairs — roofs and the like — so weatherization work can continue in qualifying homes.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
$291,447 in new state funding; no county match mentioned.
Low-income homeowners whose homes need repairs before they can be weatherized.
If the Ballmer Foundation doesn't renew after its restructuring, programs could face funding shortfalls in future years.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of Commissioners - Joint Committee - Oct 7, 2026
A new $291,447 state funding stream replaces a wound-down program that pays for structural repairs — roofs and the like — so weatherization work can continue in qualifying homes.
Board of Commissioners - Joint Goverment Oversight and Health and Human Services Committees - Aug 11, 2026
Community Action would gain 3.65 part-time Head Start teacher aide positions at no added cost, boosting classroom support for young children in the program.
Board of Commissioners - Joint Goverment Oversight and Health and Human Services Committees - Jun 9, 2026
Macomb Community Action received only $345,000 of the $1 million it sought from the Ballmer Group, down from a prior three-year grant. The $655,000 amendment supports program expansion, including a refrigerated food truck for mobile food distribution; officials say this year's plans are unaffected, but future funding depends on reapplying after Ballmer's restructuring.
Board of Commissioners - Joint Goverment Oversight and Health and Human Services Committees - Apr 15, 2026
The state reallocated $175,425 to Macomb County's weatherization program because other agencies underspent, letting more eligible residents get help making their homes energy efficient.
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