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26027 Cass County, Mich.

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U.S. Michigan Cass
Population 308,745,538 9,883,640 52,196
Total recovery funding $522,082,377,600 $17,449,986,984 $36,382,166
Funding per Capita $1,691 $1,766 $697
Unemployment
7/2008
6.2
9.0
6.9
7/2009
+3.6
9.8
+5.7
14.7
+4.1
11.0
7/2010
-0.2
9.6
-0.7
14.0
+0.6
11.6
7/2011
-0.6
9.0
-2.5
11.5
-2.1
9.5
7/2012
-0.9
8.1
-1.2
10.3
-1.5
8.0
Unemployment Rate, 7/08 – 7/12

This site was updated in September 2012. It includes recipient-reported data through the second quarter of 2012, which was released in July 2012.

Important: This interactive database is not kept up-to-date and should be treated as a historical snapshot. As records may have changed since we stopped making updates, researchers and consultants wishing to use the data should check against original sources for accuracy before using any data published here.

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Funding by Federal Agency and Department

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Agriculture, Department of $15,959,142
Education, Department of $10,933,724
Housing and Urban Development, Department of $3,100,347
Social Security Administration $2,729,250
Small Business Administration $1,901,400
Transportation, Department of $698,388
Justice, Department of $489,620
Energy, Department of $428,903
Health and Human Services, Department of $141,392

Projects

Stimulus contracts, grants and loans in Cass County, Mich. Data last updated on September 2012.
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Note: For some programs where states do not report where money will be distributed across the state, we do not have the allocation for individual counties. Those programs include: Medicaid, unemployment benefits and food stamps. Those amounts are included in the totals for where the state agency receiving that money is located.

Amount refers to both the amount of stimulus funding going toward the project and the face value of the loan.

Recipient Amount Type Description Federal Dept./Agency Date
CASS COUNTY, INC $9,000,000 Loan Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities - ARRA Upgrade and extension of existing water supply system. Agriculture, Department of / Rural Utilities Service 6/04/2010
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $3,346,568 Loan Very Low to Moderate Income Housing Loans - Guaranteed Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loans - ARRA Agriculture, Department of / Rural Housing Service 12/31/2009
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $2,675,250 Direct P Social Security Economic Recovery Act Payments Social Security Administration 6/30/2009
EDWARDSBURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS $2,027,979 Grant State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) - Education State Grants, Recovery Act Education Stabilization funds support public elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education programs and services.
This spending item is part of a $1,302,368,992 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 5/29/2009
POKAGON BAND OF POTAWATOMI $2,000,000 Grant Native American Housing Block Grants (Competitive) Recovery Act Funded The award supports the construction of a community center for the tribe's housing development in Dowagiac, MI.The purpose of the award is to provide a central location for tribal citizens to gather for community events and special... Show more Housing and Urban Development, Department of / Public and Indian Housing 10/21/2009
DOWAGIAC UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT $1,929,698 Grant State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) - Education State Grants, Recovery Act Education Stabilization funds support public elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education programs and services.
This spending item is part of a $1,302,368,992 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 5/29/2009
LEWIS CASS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT $1,765,587 Grant Special Education Grants to States, Recovery Act Assist States in providing special education and related services to children with disabilities in accordance with Part B of the IDEA.
This spending item is part of a $400,607,836 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services 4/01/2009
CRB REAL ESTATE LLC $1,136,328 Loan Unknown Business and Industry Loans - ARRA Agriculture, Department of / Rural Business Cooperative Service 3/04/2010
SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION $1,049,801 Direct P Federal Pell Grant Program GRANT PROGRAM Education, Department of / DOED - Student Financial Assistance Programs 7/13/2010
CASS COUNTY, INC $1,015,000 Loan Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities - ARRA (Loan Only) Water Only - 09/10 Stimulus. Upgrade and extensions of existing water supply system. Agriculture, Department of / Rural Utilities Service 6/04/2010
CASSOPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS $957,141 Grant State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) - Education State Grants, Recovery Act Education Stabilization funds support public elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education programs and services.
This spending item is part of a $1,302,368,992 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 5/29/2009
SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION $841,231 Direct P Federal Pell Grant Program GRANT PROGRAM Education, Department of / DOED - Student Financial Assistance Programs 5/12/2010
POKAGON BAND OF POTAWATOMI $724,635 Grant Native American Housing Block Grants (Formula) Recovery Act Funded Native American Housing Block Grant, formula-new construction, acquisition, rehabilitation, including energy efficiency and conservation, and infrastructure development. Housing and Urban Development, Department of / Public and Indian Housing 3/17/2009
BOARD OF EDUCATION CASS COUNTY $717,199 Grant State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) - Education State Grants, Recovery Act Education Stabilization funds support public elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education programs and services.
This spending item is part of a $1,302,368,992 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 5/29/2009
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $650,971 Loan Very Low to Moderate Income Housing Loans - Direct SECTION 502 SINGLE FAMILY HSNG DIRECT LN - 2009 ARRA Agriculture, Department of / Rural Housing Service 12/31/2009
J-Ron, LLC $625,000 Loan 7(a) Loan Guarantees TO AID SMALL BUSINESSES WHICH ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN FINANCING IN THE PRIVATE CREDIT MARKETPLACE Small Business Administration 6/24/2009
SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION $584,948 Direct P Federal Pell Grant Program GRANT PROGRAM Education, Department of / DOED - Student Financial Assistance Programs 6/03/2009
CASS COUNTY, INC $466,320 Grant Recovery Act - Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program Cass County Michigan Family Dependency Treatment Court Justice, Department of 9/16/2009
J Ron, LLC $400,000 Loan 7(a) Loan Guarantees TO AID SMALL BUSINESSES WHICH ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN FINANCING IN THE PRIVATE CREDIT MARKETPLACE Small Business Administration 6/24/2009
CASSOPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS $360,477 Grant Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies, Recovery Act Improve teaching and learning for students most at risk of failing to meet State academic achievement standards.
This spending item is part of a $389,902,873 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 4/01/2009
DOWAGIAC UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT $357,087 Grant Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies, Recovery Act Improve teaching and learning for students most at risk of failing to meet State academic achievement standards.
This spending item is part of a $389,902,873 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 4/01/2009
FAITH PLASTICS INC. $350,000 Loan 7(a) Loan Guarantees TO AID SMALL BUSINESSES WHICH ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN FINANCING IN THE PRIVATE CREDIT MARKETPLACE Small Business Administration 10/01/2010
David A. Visser D.V.M. PC $304,000 Loan 504 Certified Development Loans TO ASSIST SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS BY PROVIDING LONG TERM FINANCING THROUGH THE SALE OF DEBENTURES TO THE PRIVATE SECTOR Small Business Administration 3/15/2010
POKAGON BAND OF POTAWATOMI $233,800 Grant Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) Energy and Efficiency Community Block Grant for Federally Recognized Indian Tribes Energy, Department of 12/04/2009
CRB REAL ESTATE LLC $220,000 Loan Unknown Business and Industry Loans - ARRA Agriculture, Department of / Rural Business Cooperative Service 3/04/2010
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $217,074 Loan Very Low to Moderate Income Housing Loans - Guaranteed Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loans - ARRA Agriculture, Department of / Rural Housing Service 9/30/2009
Nate Wines, Inc $200,000 Loan 7(a) Loan Guarantees TO AID SMALL BUSINESSES WHICH ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN FINANCING IN THE PRIVATE CREDIT MARKETPLACE Small Business Administration 6/24/2009
STONE LAKE WOODS, INC. $153,680 Direct P Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program Special Allocations (Recovery Act Funded) Contract Svs S8 Funds Housing and Urban Development, Department of / Federal Housing Commissioner 3/25/2009
CASS COUNTY, INC $144,684 Grant Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) Recovery Act: State of Michigan Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
This spending item is part of a $19,599,600 allocation. See details
Energy, Department of 9/14/2009
DOWAGIAC, CITY OF $131,216 Grant Public Housing Capital Fund Stimulus (Formula) Recovery Act Funded PARKING LOT RESURFACING AND A/C INSTALLATION Housing and Urban Development, Department of 3/18/2009
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $122,614 Direct P Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) Agriculture, Department of / Farm Service Agency 9/30/2010
EDWARDSBURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS $113,086 Grant Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies, Recovery Act Improve teaching and learning for students most at risk of failing to meet State academic achievement standards.
This spending item is part of a $389,902,873 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 4/01/2009
INDIAN HILLS TOWNHOUSES $90,816 Direct P Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program Special Allocations (Recovery Act Funded) Contract Svs S8 Funds Housing and Urban Development, Department of / Federal Housing Commissioner 3/25/2009
CASS COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION $87,279 Grant Highway Planning and Construction Single Course Chip Seal Transportation, Department of / Federal Highway Administration 7/07/2009
CASS COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION $82,516 Grant Highway Planning and Construction Single Course Chip Seal Transportation, Department of / Federal Highway Administration 6/30/2009
CASS COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION $77,650 Grant Highway Planning and Construction Single Course Chip Seal Transportation, Department of / Federal Highway Administration 6/30/2009
BOARD OF EDUCATION CASS COUNTY $74,827 Grant Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies, Recovery Act Improve teaching and learning for students most at risk of failing to meet State academic achievement standards.
This spending item is part of a $389,902,873 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 4/01/2009
CASS COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION $73,916 Grant Highway Planning and Construction Single Course Chip Seal Transportation, Department of / Federal Highway Administration 6/30/2009
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $68,015 Direct P Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) Agriculture, Department of / Farm Service Agency 2/28/2011
POKAGON BAND OF POTAWATOMI $65,626 Grant ARRA Child Care and Development Block Grant ARRA Supplemental Funding for the CCDF:Provide child care financial assistance to low-income working families and fund activities to improve the quality of child care. Health and Human Services, Department of / Administration for Children and Families 4/09/2009
POKAGON BAND OF POTAWATOMI $65,626 Grant ARRA Child Care and Development Block Grant ARRA Supplemental Funding for Child Care and Development Fund; to provide child care financial assitance to low-income working families and fund activities to improve the quality of child care. The Pokagon Band's goal is to improve the safety and well bei Health and Human Services, Department of / Administration for Children and Families 4/09/2009
CASS COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION $64,626 Grant Highway Planning and Construction Single Course Chip Seal Transportation, Department of / Federal Highway Administration 7/20/2009
CASS COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION $61,948 Grant Highway Planning and Construction Chip Seal Transportation, Department of / Federal Highway Administration 7/20/2009
LEWIS CASS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT $59,101 Grant Special Education - Preschool Grants, Recovery Act Assist States to make available special education and related services for children with disabilities age 2 1/2 through 5 years. Michigan offers Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) programs and related services in early childhood environments.... Show more
This spending item is part of a $13,396,405 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services 4/01/2009
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $56,900 Direct P Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) Agriculture, Department of / Farm Service Agency 12/31/2010
DOWAGIAC, CITY OF $50,419 Grant Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) Recovery Act: State of Michigan Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
This spending item is part of a $19,599,600 allocation. See details
Energy, Department of 9/14/2009
CASS COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION $50,277 Grant Highway Planning and Construction Resurface Transportation, Department of / Federal Highway Administration 7/07/2009
City of Dowagiac $50,000 Grant Highway Planning and Construction Joint, base repair, HMA Transportation, Department of / Federal Highway Administration 2/08/2010
LEWIS CASS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT $48,290 Grant Special Education - Grants for Infants and Families, Recovery Act Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities purpose is to provide an early intervention system for infants and toddlers and their families. Early intervention has a goal to provide assistance as soon as possible to decrease a childG??... Show more
This spending item is part of a $13,312,456 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services 4/01/2009
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $42,420 Direct P Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) Agriculture, Department of / Farm Service Agency 7/31/2010
CASS COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION $32,041 Grant Highway Planning and Construction Single Course Chip Seal Transportation, Department of / Federal Highway Administration 6/30/2009
CASS COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION $31,578 Grant Highway Planning and Construction Chip and seal Transportation, Department of / Federal Highway Administration 7/21/2009
CASS COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION $30,797 Grant Highway Planning and Construction Resurface Transportation, Department of / Federal Highway Administration 7/08/2009
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $24,997 Direct P Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) Agriculture, Department of / Farm Service Agency 3/31/2010
Township of Ontwa $23,300 Grant Recovery Act - Eward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program/ Grants to States and Territories With Byrne JAG ARRA funding, Michigan intends to assist both state and local government with funding for projects that will provide needed assistance in areas which can offer outcomes most c... Show more
This spending item is part of a $38,692,431 allocation. See details
Justice, Department of 3/25/2010
Turf Services $22,400 Loan 7(a) Loan Guarantees TO AID SMALL BUSINESSES WHICH ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN FINANCING IN THE PRIVATE CREDIT MARKETPLACE Small Business Administration 2/02/2010
CASS COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION $20,683 Grant Highway Planning and Construction Single Course Chip Seal Transportation, Department of / Federal Highway Administration 10/21/2009
POEHLMAN FARMS $20,648 Direct P Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) Agriculture, Department of / Farm Service Agency 7/28/2010
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $20,074 Direct P Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) Agriculture, Department of / Farm Service Agency 2/28/2010
SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION $19,571 Direct P Federal Work-Study Program CAMPUS-BASED /FWS Education, Department of / DOED - Student Financial Assistance Programs 4/01/2009
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $18,750 Direct P Social Security Economic Recovery Act Payments Social Security Administration 9/30/2009
Cass County Transportation Authority $15,160 Grant Formula Grants for Other Than Urbanized Areas This grant provides funds for operating assistance, replacement vehicles which have reached their useful life and have no other source of funding, equipment purchases, facility improvement/greening projects identified by energy audits funded in the ARRA P... Show more
This spending item is part of a $12,443,615 allocation. See details
Transportation, Department of / Federal Transit Administration 3/03/2010
DOWAGIAC UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT $13,678 Grant Education Technology State Grants, Recovery Act Educational Technology State Grants to States were used to provide every educator in Michigan with an opportunity to differentiate and individualize instruction to improve student achievement utilizing state and local student data sets.
This spending item is part of a $24,409,625 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 7/24/2009
CASS COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION $11,715 Grant Highway Planning and Construction Chip and seal Transportation, Department of / Federal Highway Administration 7/09/2009
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $10,750 Direct P Social Security Economic Recovery Act Payments Social Security Administration 9/30/2010
KOKAGON BAND OF POTAWATOMI $10,140 Grant Aging Nutrition Services for Native Americans 2009 T6_ARRA Health and Human Services, Department of / Administration on Aging 3/30/2009
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $7,250 Direct P Social Security Economic Recovery Act Payments Social Security Administration 12/31/2010
CASSOPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS $7,111 Grant Education Technology State Grants, Recovery Act Educational Technology State Grants to States were used to provide every educator in Michigan with an opportunity to differentiate and individualize instruction to improve student achievement utilizing state and local student data sets.
This spending item is part of a $24,409,625 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 7/24/2009
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $7,000 Direct P Social Security Economic Recovery Act Payments Social Security Administration 12/31/2009
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $6,000 Direct P Social Security Economic Recovery Act Payments Social Security Administration 3/31/2010
DOWAGIAC, CITY OF $5,452 Grant Formula Grants for Other Than Urbanized Areas This grant provides funds for operating assistance, replacement vehicles which have reached their useful life and have no other source of funding, equipment purchases, facility improvement/greening projects identified by energy audits funded in the ARRA P... Show more
This spending item is part of a $12,443,615 allocation. See details
Transportation, Department of / Federal Transit Administration 3/03/2010
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $5,000 Loan Farm Operating Loans DIRECT OPERATING LOAN Agriculture, Department of / Farm Service Agency 3/13/2009
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $4,250 Direct P Social Security Economic Recovery Act Payments Social Security Administration 6/30/2010
EDWARDSBURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS $4,160 Grant Education Technology State Grants, Recovery Act Educational Technology State Grants to States were used to provide every educator in Michigan with an opportunity to differentiate and individualize instruction to improve student achievement utilizing state and local student data sets.
This spending item is part of a $24,409,625 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 7/24/2009
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $3,370 Loan Farm Operating Loans DIRECT OPERATING LOAN Agriculture, Department of / Farm Service Agency 3/23/2009
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $3,083 Direct P Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) Agriculture, Department of / Farm Service Agency 2/28/2011
BOARD OF EDUCATION CASS COUNTY $2,752 Grant Education Technology State Grants, Recovery Act Educational Technology State Grants to States were used to provide every educator in Michigan with an opportunity to differentiate and individualize instruction to improve student achievement utilizing state and local student data sets.
This spending item is part of a $24,409,625 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 7/24/2009
Cass County Transportation Authority $2,750 Grant Formula Grants for Other Than Urbanized Areas This grant provides funds for replacement vehicles which have reached their useful life and have no other source of funding, equipment purchases, facility renovations to improve safety and/or meet ADA requirements, continuation facility projects, one faci... Show more
This spending item is part of a $13,343,514 allocation. See details
Transportation, Department of / Federal Transit Administration 8/26/2009
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $1,550 Loan Farm Operating Loans DIRECT OPERATING LOAN Agriculture, Department of / Farm Service Agency 7/31/2010
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $1,550 Loan Farm Operating Loans DIRECT OPERATING LOAN Agriculture, Department of / Farm Service Agency 7/31/2010
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $1,530 Direct P Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) Agriculture, Department of / Farm Service Agency 9/30/2011
SCOTT D MCKENZIE $1,258 Direct P Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) Agriculture, Department of / Farm Service Agency 6/28/2010
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $192 Direct P Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) Agriculture, Department of / Farm Service Agency 6/30/2010
Merry Me Events, Inc. $0 Loan 7(a) Loan Guarantees TO AID SMALL BUSINESSES WHICH ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN FINANCING IN THE PRIVATE CREDIT MARKETPLACE Small Business Administration 5/08/2009
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $0 Loan Very Low to Moderate Income Housing Loans - Direct SECTION 502 SINGLE FAMILY HSNG DIRECT LN - 2009 ARRA Agriculture, Department of / Rural Housing Service 11/30/2009
Faith Plastics $0 Loan 7(a) Loan Guarantees TO AID SMALL BUSINESSES WHICH ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN FINANCING IN THE PRIVATE CREDIT MARKETPLACE Small Business Administration 8/17/2011