MI Sites Program
MI Sites Program
MI Sites helps communities prepare and position their best industrial sites for future investment. Through a structured readiness evaluation, communities receive expert feedback, clear next steps, and recognition that strengthens their competitiveness with site selectors.
The MI Sites program is a comprehensive site readiness initiative designed to build a strong portfolio of development-ready industrial sites across Michigan. Through consistent statewide criteria, the program evaluates site strengths and provides actionable insights to help communities advance along the readiness pathway. Training and guidance are provided at each step to support progress and success.
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Silver Site
Advanced Manufacturing District of Genesee County
This site in Mundy Township includes approximately 1,300 contiguous acres and direct access to a water line to Lake Huron.
Eligibility & Requirements
Read the MI Sites Program Summary
The MI Sites Program Summary includes eligibility details and program requirements. Additional details are contained within the MI Sites Playbook. The MI Sites Playbook will be provided to eligible applicants during Step 1.
MI Sites Program Summary
Read MoreMichigan is Investing in Great Sites
Since March 2023, Michigan has invested over $580M in proactive site readiness grants for the acquisition and development of industrial sites across the state. The MI Sites program will help drive further investment by identifying the best sites in the state and providing analysis which will drive optimal investment.
Michigan Ready Sites
In April 2025, the MEDC announced a new incentive program to assist with proactive site readiness. The Michigan Ready Sites Program is a dual-tracked program with site readiness awards (“grants”) aimed at boosting Michigan’s inventory of investment-ready sites and technical assistance grants to identify and prepare sites to compete for projects through engagement of consultants, engineering firms, and other similar entities. This program was previously known as the Build Ready Sites Program.
Timeline for MI Sites: Step 1
Frequently Asked Questions
Eligible applicants:
- A political subdivision of Michigan, including without limitation, a county, city, village, township, charter township, or instrumentality of any of the foregoing, or a state agency not governed by the Michigan Strategic Fund.
- A local or regional economic development corporation or similar authority.
- The economic development division or department of a utility company.
Properties must be at least 25 acres.
Properties must be designated for future industrial use by the jurisdiction in which the property is located.
Sites will not be automatically considered in future rounds, however, all data will be saved in the Lasso platform for each site from year to year to make re-application easier. While many details of a Step 1 application for a site may not change from year-to-year, applicants should update and confirm site details whenever they submit an application.
The MI Sites program is a comprehensive site readiness program designed to build a strong portfolio of ready sites through the identification, analysis, and marketing of the most developable industrial sites in the state of Michigan. Through the analysis, sites will be categorized into one of three designations - bronze, silver, and gold. The Michigan Build Ready Sites program was the former program used for proactive site readiness and has been retired as of April 22, 2025.
The Michigan Ready Sites Program is a dual-tracked program with site readiness awards (“grants”) aimed at boosting Michigan’s inventory of investment-ready sites and technical assistance grants to identify and prepare sites to compete for projects through engagement of consultants, engineering firms, and other similar entities. The Michigan Build Ready Sites program was the former program used for proactive site readiness and has been retired as of April 22, 2025.
Applicants must notify the MEDC of their intent to seek reclassification using the MI Sites Intent to Reclassify form at least 30 days prior to beginning the reclassification process.
Other Questions?
Additional questions can be directed to:
Paul O’Connell
Vice President, Real Estate Development
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
[email protected]
Tracy McMillin
Director, Quest Site Solutions
[email protected]