Appropriations Requests for

Northwestern Michigan College

Posted Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:03 AM;

Sponsoring legislator

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John N. Damoose
  • Cosponsoring legislators' names (if applicable):
  • Physical address of legislatively directed spending item recipient and the intended location of the project or activity:
    1701 E Front St., Traverse City, MI 49686
  • The recipient's employer identification number:
    386027348
  • Requested amount of the legislatively directed spending item:
    $10,000,000.00
  • What is the purpose and how does the legislatively directed spending item provide a public benefit that is an appropriate use of taxpayer money?
    This renovation project is critical for student efficiency, retention, and success/completion by allowing us to implement comprehensive wraparound services for our students in a "one-stop shop". Studies and experience have shown that implementing comprehensive wraparound services increases enrollment and completion rates, which ultimately supports the talent pipeline and the State's Sixty by 30 goal.
  • Has the legislatively directed spending item previously received or been awarded any of the following types of funding in the past 5 years?
  • If so, how?
  • Estimated time frame for completion of the legislatively directed spending item project:
    2 years beyond receiving award
  • Has the nonprofit corporation continuously operated in this state for the preceding 36 months?
    No
  • Has the nonprofit corporation had a physical office in this state for not less than the preceding 12 consecutive months?
    No
  • Does the nonprofit corporation have a board of directors?
    No
  • List all of the officers and active members on the board of directors:

Certification By Sponsoring Legislator

  • "I certify that my immediate family members, legislative staff members, and I have no direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the requested legislatively directed spending item."
  • "I certify that the intended recipient of this legislatively directed spending item is not a for-profit entity."
  • "I certify that the information in this form is true to the best of my knowledge."
  • Senator John N. Damoose