Dingell Announces More Than $26.6 Million to Strengthen and Support Michigan Auto Manufacturers

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) has awarded more than $26.6 million in federal funding for three different projects in Michigan to retool vehicle manufacturing facilities, increase battery recycling, and accelerate smart manufacturing.

"These critical projects-retooling vehicle manufacturing, expanding battery recycling, and advancing smart manufacturing- will not only bolster our economy and create jobs; it also secures America's place as a global leader in EVs and manufacturing," said Rep. Dingell. "This funding will strengthen our domestic supply chains, support local innovation, and empower workers across the state to build a more sustainable and resilient future. I am proud that Michigan remains at the forefront of research and innovation, shaping the future of the auto industry."

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity was awarded $22,653,072 to bolster local manufacturing and strengthen our domestic supply chain. This funding was provided through the Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grant Program Selection. Further details about this program can be found here.

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy was awarded $2,000,000 to increase battery recycling in Michigan. The project title is Michigan's Sustainable Path to Consumer Battery Recycling. Further details about the project can be found here.

The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) was awarded $1,999,400 to expand Project DIAMOnD statewide to support small and medium-sized manufacturers and accelerate smart manufacturing. The project title is Project DIAMOnD Statewide Expansion: Distributed, Independent, Agile, Manufacturing on Demand. Further details about this project can be found here.

Dingell authored and included the Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grant Program in the Inflation Reduction Act to invest in the domestic production of efficient hybrid, plug-in electric hybrid, plug-in electric drive, and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. This program aims to expand manufacturing of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty electrified vehicles and components and support commercial facilities including those for vehicle assembly, component assembly, and related vehicle part manufacturing.