Michigan Economic Development Corporation issued the following announcement on Dec. 9.
$30,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
Downtown Lansing will remain a destination through the winter with added lighting and displays through a new crowdfunding campaign , the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Downtown Lansing Inc. announced today. The campaign is being offered through the Michigan-based crowdfunding platform Patronicity.
If the campaign reaches its crowdfunding goal of $30,000 by Jan. 8, the project will win a matching grant with funds made possible by MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places program. For project details and to donate, please visit: patronicity.com/lightup .
“It is more important than ever to keep our downtown districts safe and supported through the winter. This Light Up the Night activation will do just that for Lansing throughout the season and for years to come,” said MEDC Senior Vice President of Community Development Michele Wildman. “We are pleased to bring this space to life and provide resources for this effort through our Public Spaces Community Places program.”
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Source: Michigan Economic Development Corporation