MI Sites Program
MI Sites Program
The MI Sites Program addresses the real estate needs of companies seeking to locate or expand operations in Michigan.
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.
Consistent statewide criteria positions Michigan to better compete for current and future project by identifying the strengths of each industrial property and providing insights which are used to optimize the path for enhanced readiness. Training and guidance will be provided to applicants at each step in the process to promote success.
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.
2025 MI Sites Program Summary
Read MoreMichigan is Investing in Great Sites
Since March 2023, Michigan has invested over $460M 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. The transition from Build Ready Sites to Michigan Ready Sites is effective as of April 22, 2025.
See all MI Sites Designated Properties
Silver Site
Advanced Manufacturing District of Genesee County
This site in Mundy Township includes approximately 1,009 contiguous acres and direct access to a water line to Lake Huron.
Bronze Site
Ecorse and Belleville
350 acres of industrial land and 90 acres of commercial land less than 1 mile to Willow Run Airport and 5 miles to Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
Bronze Site
Parmenter Road Industrial Property
Undeveloped site zoned and master planned for industrial use located in the City of Corunna.
Bronze Site
Jackson Technology Park North
JTP-North is the newest expansion of Blackman Charter Township’s Jackson Technology Park with 137.5 acres of buildable property available for development
Bronze Site
Great Lakes Tech Park
The Great Lakes Tech Park offers 114 acres of pad-ready land in Thomas Township, Saginaw County.
Bronze Site
College Road Delhi Charter Township Site
Over 400 acres of vacant land located in Delhi Township, Lansing consisting of 4 singularly owned land parcels.
Bronze Site
MEC SMART Park
The SMART Park currently has 114.14 industrial acres for sale with more acreage potentially available in the future.
Bronze Site
LAC Site
The LAC Site is 143.25 acres of vacant land located in Bedford Township and Erie Township in Monroe County.
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.
Other Questions?
Additional questions can be directed to:
Paul O’Connell
Vice President, Real Estate Development
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
oconnellp2@michigan.org
Kim Williams Davis
Director, Quest Site Solutions
kdavis@questsitesolutions.com
