Royal Oak wants $543,000 slice of federal stimulus pie

Royal Oak is looking to get a piece of the stimulus pie.

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The Royal Oak City Commission voted last week to apply for a $543,000 grant from The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. A total of $3.2 billion nationwide was allocated for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program.

The Obama administration announced last month that nearly $77 million is available for local energy efficiency improvements in Michigan. Royal Oak is eligible to receive $543,400, according to Timothy E. Thwing, director of planning for Royal Oak.

The program is intended to spur economic growth and create and/or retain jobs. To receive the funding, the city must submit an application by June 25.

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