# Michigan Invests in Infrastructure Projects

On October 14, 2026, Michigan announced $23 million in state matching awards for nine projects expected to leverage nearly $118 million in federal funding and support more than 1,000 jobs. The projects span defense, space, transportation, ports, and workforce training, including construction of a National Guard readiness center in Detroit, satellite development, and transportation infrastructure. Two projects remain contingent on federal awards, and the announcement does not provide solicitation dates, so the funding announcements signal potential downstream procurement rather than open solicitations.

- The Detroit readiness center, transportation and port construction, and related infrastructure work may create opportunities for construction, engineering, and other project-service contractors as procurements develop.
- Michigan’s matching awards are designed to draw in federal funding; companies should distinguish funded projects from the two still contingent on federal awards when assessing near-term opportunities.
- No solicitation schedule is specified. The Michigan Infrastructure Office lists michiganinfrastructure@michigan.gov for announcement-related inquiries.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Government Entities
- Michigan Infrastructure Office
- Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)
- U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)
- U.S. Space Force (USSF)
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

### Vendors
- KMI Space (awardee)

### Key Quotes
> Every dollar we invest through the Make it in Michigan Competitiveness Fund brings more federal money home to Michigan, helping us create good-paying jobs and lead the industries of the future.
> — Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan

### Sources
- [Governor Whitmer Announces $23 Million Investment to Build Infrastructure, Grow In-Demand Industries, Create Jobs and Strengthen Workforce Training](https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2026/10/14/whitmer-announces-23-million-investment-to-build-infrastructure-grow-industries-create-jobs) - MI