Appropriations Requests for : Inner City Empowerment
- 1. Cosponsoring legislators:
- No Cosponsors
Recipient Information
- 2. Intended legislatively directed spending item recipient:
- Inner City Empowerment
- 3. Physical address of legislatively directed spending item recipient and the intended location of the project or activity:
- 21630 W. 7 mile Detroit MI. 48219
- 4. The recipient's employer identification number:
- 934114366
Funding Details
- 5. Requested amount of the legislatively directed spending item:
- $740,000.00
- 6. What is the purpose and how does the legislatively directed spending item provide a public benefit that is an appropriate use of taxpayer money?
- The requested funds will be used to establish a hands-on robotics, AI, and automation workforce training program for youth and adults in Detroit. Participants will receive practical training in robot maintenance, repair, and coding using real equipment in a lab-based environment. Funds will support equipment, instruction, and program operations to prepare participants for immediate employment opportunities. This program directly addresses the growing demand for skilled robotics technicians and creates a clear pipeline into high-demand, future-proof careers.
- 7. Has the legislatively directed spending item previously received or been awarded any of the following types of funding in the past 5 years?
- No previous funding received
- 8. Estimated time frame for completion of the legislatively directed spending item project:
- Funds will be utilized in the Fiscal year for which they are appropriated
Additional Information For Nonprofit Corporations
- 9. Is the recipient a nonprofit corporation?
- Yes
| Requirement | Meets Requirement |
|---|---|
| 1. Continuous operation in this state for the preceding 36 months | Yes |
| 2. Physical office in this state for not less than the preceding 12 consecutive months | Yes |
| 3. Have a board of directors | Yes |
- 4. Officers and active members on the board of directors:
- Board of Directors: Arthur Cartwright, Harvey Wilson, Ronald Colter, Margaretta Morris, Kerry Lacy.
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 Mary Cavanagh