Congressional earmarks in MI
Projects Congress paid for by name in the annual spending laws: House Community Project Funding and Senate Congressionally Directed Spending, FY2022–FY2024. 50 provisions worth $54.45M match.
By year
FY2025: none (a full-year continuing resolution). FY2026: enacted, not yet in GAO's data.
Requesting members
- Deborah Stabenow Sen. MI · $33.04M · 23
- Gary C. Peters Sen. MI · $17.08M · 15
- Debbie Dingell Rep. MI · $5.82M · 4
- Peter Meijer Rep. MI · $5.17M · 6
- Frederick Upton Rep. MI · $3.90M · 3
- Dan Kildee Rep. MI · $3.56M · 3
- Brenda Lawrence Rep. MI · $2.01M · 3
- Tim Walberg Rep. MI · $1.30M · 2
- Elissa Slotkin Rep. MI · $1.00M · 1
- Andy Levin Rep. MI · $605.0K · 1
A project with several requesters counts for each of them.
By agency
- Department of Education $54.45M · 50
Largest provisions
| FY | Project and recipient | Agency | Requested by | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Henry Ford College, MI, for clean energy programs · MI | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Deborah Stabenow MI | $3.16M $3.16M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Wayne State University Law School, MI, for the establishment and operation of the Levin Center's State Oversight Academy, which may include an endowment · MI | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Gary Peters MI, Senator Deborah Stabenow MI | $3.00M $3.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Macomb Community College, MI, for information technology programs · MI | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Deborah Stabenow MI | $2.69M $2.69M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Macomb Community College, MI, for health care apprenticeship programs · MI | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Deborah Stabenow MI | $2.62M $2.62M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Washtenaw Community College, MI, for an electric battery and electric charging station maintenance program · MI | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Deborah Stabenow MI, Senator Gary Peters MI, Representative Debbie Dingell MI | $2.52M $2.52M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Grand Valley State University, MI, for the Blue Dot Center for Talent, Technology and Transformation, including the purchase of equipment Grand Valley State University, MI, for the Blue Dot Center for Talent, Technology and Transformation, including the purchase of equipment · MI | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Gary Peters MI, Senator Deborah Stabenow MI | $2.50M |
| 2022 | Henry Ford College, Dearborn, MI for technology and manufacturing education · MI | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Debbie Dingell MI | $2.00M $2.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | The Henry Ford, MI, for professional development curricula for educators · MI | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Senator Deborah Stabenow MI | $2.00M $2.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Flint Institute of Science and History, Flint, MI for afterschool programs · MI | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Representative Dan Kildee MI | $1.91M $1.91M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI for a pipeline and workforce program focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including the purchase of information technology · MI | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Deborah Stabenow MI, Representative Frederick Upton MI | $1.50M $1.50M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Boys and Girls Clubs of Benton Harbor, Benton Harbor, MI for educational, mentoring, and tutoring program · MI | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Representative Frederick Upton MI | $1.50M $1.50M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Michigan State University on behalf WKAR , MI, for a family technology center and the improvement of online learning, including purchase of equipment · MI | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Senator Deborah Stabenow MI, Senator Gary Peters MI | $1.43M $1.43M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Davenport University, Grand Rapids, MI for a dual language education program · MI | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Deborah Stabenow MI, Representative Peter Meijer MI | $1.32M $1.32M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | LIFT, Detroit, MI for a manufacturing technician education program · MI | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Representative Brenda Lawrence MI | $1.25M $1.25M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Vision to Learn, MI, for a vision care program for students Vision to Learn, MI, for a vision care program for students · MI | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator Deborah Stabenow MI | $1.10M |
| 2022 | Alpena Community College, MI, for workforce development in critical industries to the region, including the purchase of equipment · MI | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Gary Peters MI, Senator Deborah Stabenow MI | $1.10M $1.10M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Michigan State University for WKAR Public Media, MI, for an education pilot program, including equipment · MI | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Senator Gary Peters MI, Senator Deborah Stabenow MI | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI for a student development program, including the purchase of supplies and student stipends · MI | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Representative Peter Meijer MI | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI for student scholarships and the purchase of lab equipment · MI | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Deborah Stabenow MI, Representative Tim Walberg MI | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Genesee Intermediate School District, Flint, MI for a school nursing pilot program · MI | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Dan Kildee MI | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Wayne State University, MI, for equipment for a school of public health Wayne State University, MI, for equipment for a school of public health · MI | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Deborah Stabenow MI | $1.00M |
| 2024 | Michigan State University, MI, for cybercrimes investigations and training programs Michigan State University, MI, for cybercrimes investigations and training programs · MI | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Gary Peters MI, Representative Elissa Slotkin MI | $1.00M |
| 2022 | Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI for curriculum, information technology, and equipment for applied research program · MI | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Peter Meijer MI | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Arab Community Center for Economic & Social Services, Dearborn, MI for integrated services, literacy education, and social and emotional learning · MI | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Debbie Dingell MI | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Grand Rapids Community College, MI, for an automated training laboratory, including the purchase of equipment · MI | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Gary Peters MI | $998.0K $998.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Michigan Science Center, MI, for science education programs, including equipment Michigan Science Center, MI, for science education programs, including equipment · MI | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator Deborah Stabenow MI | $987.0K |
| 2023 | St. Clair County Community College, MI, for purchase of STEM education equipment for interactive STEM learning experiences · MI | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Senator Gary Peters MI | $955.0K $955.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Glen Oaks Community College, Centreville, MI for information technology and equipment for distance learning · MI | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Frederick Upton MI | $900.0K $900.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Kent Intermediate School District, Grand Rapids, MI for equipment · MI | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Peter Meijer MI | $900.0K $900.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Alma College, MI, for equipment for the Great Lakes Watershed Institute Alma College, MI, for equipment for the Great Lakes Watershed Institute · MI | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Deborah Stabenow MI | $850.0K |
| 2024 | Grand Rapids African American Health Institute, MI, for healthcare career education and training pathways Grand Rapids African American Health Institute, MI, for healthcare career education and training pathways · MI | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator Deborah Stabenow MI | $800.0K |
| 2024 | Community Education Commission, MI, for afterschool programming Community Education Commission, MI, for afterschool programming · MI | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator Deborah Stabenow MI | $800.0K |
| 2023 | Davenport University, Grand Rapids, MI for a teacher training program, including scholarships · MI | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Peter Meijer MI | $760.0K $760.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Charles Stewart Mott Community College, MI, for the purchase of equipment to improve educational opportunities for in-demand jobs · MI | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Deborah Stabenow MI, Senator Gary Peters MI | $650.0K $650.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village, Flint, MI for a youth empowerment and afterschool program · MI | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Dan Kildee MI | $650.0K $650.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Holocaust Memorial Center, Farmington Hills, MI for a Holocaust education program · MI | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Representative Andy Levin MI | $605.0K $605.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Lake Michigan College, MI, for the development and expansion of physical therapy assistant and medical assisting programs, including the purchase of equipment · MI | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Gary Peters MI | $600.0K $600.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Holocaust Memorial Center, Farmington Hills, MI for Holocaust education and teacher training · MI | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Brenda Lawrence MI | $550.0K $550.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Holocaust Memorial Center, Farmington Hills, MI for a Holocaust education program, including support for English learners and students with disabilities · MI | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Representative Haley Stevens MI | $550.0K $550.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Northwestern Michigan College, MI, for the purchase of student aviation equipment Northwestern Michigan College, MI, for the purchase of student aviation equipment · MI | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Deborah Stabenow MI | $550.0K |
| 2023 | Jackson College, MI, for the purchase of equipment for the astronomy and astrophysics program · MI | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Gary Peters MI | $377.0K $377.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Eaton Regional Education Service Agency, MI, for equipment for an aviation-focused career and technical education program Eaton Regional Education Service Agency, MI, for equipment for an aviation-focused career and technical education program · MI | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator Gary Peters MI | $340.0K |
| 2023 | Wayne County Community College District, MI, for a mobility certification program · MI | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Gary Peters MI | $330.0K $330.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI for early childhood educational services · MI | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Debbie Dingell MI | $300.0K $300.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Adrian College, Adrian, MI for establishment of a shared majors partnership program · MI | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Tim Walberg MI | $300.0K $300.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Delta College, MI, for development of semiconductor curriculum and apprenticeship programming Delta College, MI, for development of semiconductor curriculum and apprenticeship programming · MI | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Gary Peters MI, Senator Deborah Stabenow MI | $284.0K |
| 2023 | Michigan's Own, Inc. dba - Michigan Heroes Museum, Frankenmuth, MI for curriculum, exhibit, website development, and educational programming, including information technology · MI | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Representative John Moolenaar MI | $215.0K $215.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Wayne County Community College District, Detroit, MI for an automotive electrification and testing program · MI | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Brenda Lawrence MI | $212.4K $212.4K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Dearborn Heights Libraries, Dearborn Heights, MI for student mobile library services, including a vehicle · MI | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Representative Rashida Tlaib MI | $206.0K $206.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI for a professional development and curriculum development for a teaching center · MI | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Deborah Stabenow MI, Representative Peter Meijer MI | $185.0K $185.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
Enacted earmarks from GAO's Tracking the Funds data (FY2022-FY2024). FY2025 had none (a full-year continuing resolution); FY2026's are enacted but not yet in GAO's data. Amounts are what the law provided, not what was spent. Source: GAO, Tracking the Funds. Requesters are matched to today's members of Congress by name and state; former members show as GAO wrote them.