Governor Signs Supplemental Appropriation

Liz Gullett

Jun 25, 2021

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation investing $2.2 billion in federal COVID relief funding to support those struggling with the effects of the pandemic. The new funding provides additional benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Additionally, funding is provided to help local governments continue providing essential services and sends disaster relief dollars directly to counties, cities, and hospitals for the COVID vaccination efforts.

Specific funding within the bills is as follows:

- $1.5 billion in federal SNAP funding to support a 15% increase in monthly food assistance benefits through September 30, 2021
- $378.3 million in federal funding for grant awards to be distributed and used to assist renter households at or below 80% of area median income, including rental and utility assistance, housing stability services, and case management to eligible renter households impacted by COVID-19.
- $65.2 million in federal funding for payments to vendors for emergency and disaster response and mitigation services.
- $21 million in state funding for a one-time purchase of tax vouchers issued by the state to the Venture Michigan Fund, which is used to generate investment capital from lenders.
- $322.1 million in federal funding to distribute to local units of government to be used for activities such as aiding the tourism industry, provide premium pay for essential workers, government services, and more.

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