Michigan Department of Agriculture awards $1.5M in competitive grants for county fairground improvements.

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development awards $1.5M for 2024 competitive grants to improve county fairgrounds. 24 recipients, including Bay County Fair ($100,000 for Livestock Arena Upgrades), Shiawassee County Fair ($56,093 for Dairy Barn Repairs), and Gratiot County Youth Fair ($60,000 for Accessibility & Restroom Renovations), receive funding for building and other improvements. MDARD also offers grants to associations hosting livestock and commodity expositions, fairs, and festivals.

May 16, 2024
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