Central Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Regional Commission

10/23/2026

The Michigan Infrastructure Council is working to create a public-facing Citizens Guide to Infrastructure Systems and input is needed from YOU!
This survey seeks to understand public knowledge of critical infrastructure systems and the best ways to provide education to the public.
Survey will be open until October 31st. Feel free to share!

Every day, we rely on infrastructure systems like drinking water, sewer, electricity, natural gas, wastewater, roads, bridges, and internet service, but most of us only think about these systems when things go wrong. When something stops working, we are left with questions: Why isn’t this working?...

10/22/2026

Rural Development Fund Grants are now OPEN for Letters of Intent to apply. There's a little over a week left! Submit those letters by November 2nd!!

The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development provides grant opportunities to promote the sustainability of land-based industries and support infrastructure that benefits rural communities.

10/22/2026

Regional challenges call for regional collaboration! 🤝

CUPPAD and the Central U.P. Regional Housing Partnership are working with local developers to identify housing barriers and opportunities while supporting skills and trades based industries for our emerging workers.

Thank you to the Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance for highlighting how partnerships support housing, workforce development, and stronger communities across our region.

Read more below! 👇

KINGSFORD — The Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance is getting a good response to career exploration days conducted for area high school students, the Kingsford City Council was told Monday. Mindy Urban, executive director, said the DAEDA had its annual Manufacturing Day on Oct. 2 at the ...

10/21/2026

Child Care is an extremely important issue for our communities and regional economic development. CUPPAD has regional Child Care resources, best practices for zoning, and other information about opening different types of child care centers. Check it out today!

The Central Region's Comprehensive Economic Development Plan contains information about the region and potential economic development projects.

10/16/2026

Rural Development Fund Grants are now OPEN for Letters of Intent to apply. Submit those letters by November 2nd!!

The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development provides grant opportunities to promote the sustainability of land-based industries and support infrastructure that benefits rural communities.

10/16/2026

Take a look at Marquette County Planning Division's Master Plan update draft! Submit your comments by December 2!

Our draft Master Plan is out for public review!

Check out the draft plan and our website at the link in our bio, and let us hear your comments or questions by December 2nd! 😄

Visit mqtcoplan.org to view the plan.

10/15/2026

Michigan Township Participating Plan - Par Plan is hosting a series of seminars focused on Data Center Zoning issues. Find one near you today! Register today because space is limited!

10/13/2026

EGLE is hosting an informational webinar on applying for their upcoming Watershed Planning Grants! Follow the link for more information and the registration page!

EGLE's Nonpoint Source (NPS) staff will describe the NPS program funding to support watershed management planning efforts. This state and federal funding can be used to update or develop new watershed management plans that will help meet NPS program goals. NPS will staff discuss program priorities,....

10/13/2026

Don't miss this important opportunity! K.I. Sawyer residents will have the chance to provide valuable input on the future of Sawyer (and a free dinner :)

‼️K.I. Sawyer residents‼️

Join us and other community organizations at K.I. Sawyer Elementary School from 4-6 pm on Saturday, October 24th for a free community meal! 🍁🍂

10/08/2026

MDOT is offering their Advanced Training Wheels Series: Virtual Bicycle Facility Design Training over zoom! This course is FREE but please register by November 13th. See the flyer for details!