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Lansing Economic Development Corporation
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    • About
      • About
      • The Team
      • Board of Directors
      • Annual Report
    • Our Work
      • LEED Initiative
      • Ovation Center
      • New Vision Lansing
    • Corridors
      • CIA Boards
      • Lan Gateway Com Corridor
      • S. MLK Corridor
      • Saginaw Street Corridor
      • Michigan Ave. Corridor
    • Support
      • Workshops
      • SEED Academy
      • Empower Program
      • Facade Improvement
    • News
      • News
      • Electronic Press Kit
  • Home
  • About
    • About
    • The Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Annual Report
  • Our Work
    • LEED Initiative
    • Ovation Center
    • New Vision Lansing
  • Corridors
    • CIA Boards
    • Lan Gateway Com Corridor
    • S. MLK Corridor
    • Saginaw Street Corridor
    • Michigan Ave. Corridor
  • Support
    • Workshops
    • SEED Academy
    • Empower Program
    • Facade Improvement
  • News
    • News
    • Electronic Press Kit

Welcome to the Lansing Economic Development Corporation

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

Click the link below to submit your application to the Lansing Economic Development Corporation, an initiative of the Lansing Corporation that plays a crucial role in the Lansing economic area partnership and local development efforts.

FIP 2026 Application

Application Due: March 1st, 2026


Grant Types:


Aesthetic Facade Improvements – up to $10,000


Transformational Improvements – up to $30,000


Design Grant – Up to $2,000


The City has allotted a $175,000 grant amount this fiscal year to improving the appearance and structure of Lansing City Businesses buildings through the Lansing Economic Development Corporation.


This program, supported by the Lansing Development initiative, provides design assistance as well as reimbursement for the redevelopment and improvement of exterior commercial facades.


The purpose of this program is to assist with aesthetic beauty, safety improvements, and to enhance the street appearance of Lansing businesses. Thanks to the support from the Lansing Economic Area Partnership, Lansing properties have become more attractive to customers and the community, ultimately increasing the overall value of local businesses.

FIP Informational Video

Click the link below to submit your application to the Lansing Economic Development Corporation, an initiative of the Lansing Corporation that plays a crucial role in the Lansing economic area partnership and local development efforts.

GUIDELINES/FACT SHEET

FY25-26 FIP Facade Design Guide (pdf)

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FY25-26 FIP Facade Grant Guidelines (pdf)

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Point of Contact:

Kahleea Washington

Community Development Specialist at the Lansing Economic Development Corporation. For inquiries, contact 517-512-5122 or email Kahleea@lansingedc.com. We are dedicated to fostering growth within the Lansing Corporation and collaborating with the Lansing Economic Area Partnership for community development.

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Lansing Economic Development Corporation

401 S. Washington Sq. Suite 101, Lansing, MI 48933

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