Rep. Kristian Grant
Legislation

She Doesn't Just Talk. She Passes Bills & Brings Home Investment.

A snapshot of the work Rep. Grant has delivered for District 82 and across the state, from direct community investment to legislation signed into law.

$73M+
Secured for District 82
11
Bills Signed by the Governor
18
Organizations Funded
Community Investments

District Investments Secured

Direct state dollars Rep. Grant fought for and won, funding the organizations, programs, and places that make District 82 stronger.

$35,000,000
Kalamazoo St & Division Ave Fire Stations

Brand new fire stations and firefighter training, modern facilities for the crews who keep our neighborhoods safe.

$10,000,000
Support for Minority-Owned Businesses

Direct investment helping minority-owned businesses start, grow, and hire across the region.

$6,000,000
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Lodge

A modernized community anchor in the Third Ward, with more space, better programming, open to everyone.

$5,000,000
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

Expanded rehabilitation care for patients recovering and rebuilding their independence.

$4,000,000
School Weapon Detection

Weapon detection in schools, keeping students and teachers safe where they learn.

$3,500,000
The Diatribe Arts & Culture Hub

Community space combining arts programming, affordable housing, and small business space for local artists and entrepreneurs.

$1,800,000
Grand Rapids Ballet

Facility improvements and expanded programming that widen access to the arts for families across Grand Rapids.

$1,700,000
Grand Rapids Community Center Grant

Grant funding for community centers, bringing programs, gathering space, and resources into the neighborhood.

$1,000,000
Grand Rapids Public Museum

Archives classroom and community space, preservation upgrades plus expanded public access for students and residents.

$1,000,000
United Methodist Community House

Neighborhood programs and services supporting families, youth, and seniors in Grand Rapids.

$1,000,000
Exalta Health

Expanded access to quality healthcare for underserved and uninsured families in our community.

$1,000,000
Treetops Collective

Support for New American women and families building community and putting down roots in West Michigan.

$1,000,000
Trinity Health Mobile Mammography Unit

A mobile mammography unit bringing breast cancer screening directly into the neighborhoods that need it.

$1,000,000
Southeast Grand Rapids Business Corridor Loan Fund

A loan fund to revitalize vacant and underserved business corridors in Southeast Grand Rapids.

$500,000
Conductive Learning Center

Services and programming for children and adults with neurological motor disorders, meeting families where they are.

$400,000
Mel Trotter Ministries: Hope Village

Transitional tiny homes and a construction workforce training center for residents rebuilding their lives.

$250,000
GRPD Mental Health Community Program

Mental health professionals embedded with Grand Rapids police, a smarter, safer response model for our community.

$250,000
Michigan Black Business Alliance

Expanded support, resources, and growth opportunities for Black-owned businesses across the region.

Kristian Grant community event
Kristian Grant with residents
Kristian Grant District 82
Kristian Grant in the community

Securing resources for this district isn’t just a job. It’s a responsibility I take personally.

Rep. Kristian Grant · District 82
$73M+
Secured for D82
18
Orgs Funded
State Investments Supported

Statewide Wins for Michigan Families

Beyond District 82, Rep. Grant has voted to fund the programs that put real money back into the hands of Michigan families and students.

FREE
Breakfast & Lunch for K-12 Students

Every public school student in Michigan now gets free school meals. No more lunch-debt shame, no more kids learning hungry.

$11.5M
Grand Rapids Schools

Direct local investment in GRPS, dollars flowing straight back into our public schools.

$75M
After-School Programs

Statewide funding for after-school programs that keep kids safe, learning, and supported beyond the school day.

$200M
Rx Kids

Direct cash support for new mothers and babies during pregnancy and the first year, a national model for maternal and infant health.

$439M
Workforce Training

Statewide investment letting people go back to school and build new skills for better careers.

$29.8B
Medicaid

Protects health coverage for 2.6 million Michiganders who count on it for care.

$2.8B
Special Education

Stronger support for students with disabilities and the teachers and families who champion them.

$1.5B
Roads & Bridges

Long-term infrastructure investment fixing the roads and bridges Michigan families drive every day.

$236M
Indigent Defense

Fair legal representation, so justice does not depend on how much money you have.

$162M
Crime Victims & Survivors

Survivor-centered services and support for crime victims and trafficking survivors.

$124M
Aging Services

Helping Michigan seniors live independently and age with dignity in their own communities.

$40M
Clean Drinking Water

Protecting public health by keeping Michigan's drinking water safe and clean.

$39M
Air Quality Programs

Cleaner air for Michigan families and healthier neighborhoods across the state.

$31.8M
Going PRO Grants

Helping Michigan businesses train and upskill their workers for in-demand jobs.

$19.6M
Civil Rights Enforcement

Protecting Michigan residents from discrimination and defending their rights.

$15M
Violence Prevention

Community-based safety solutions that stop violence before it starts.

$5M
Permanent Supportive Housing

Stable housing paired with services to help prevent chronic homelessness.

Legislative Record

Bills Signed Into Law

Housing
HB 4375 2023

Established the Grand Rapids city landbank.

Gave cities the tools to establish land banks, acquiring and repurposing vacant, abandoned properties for housing.

HB 4675 & 4679 2024

Strengthened the long-term financial sustainability of community land banks.

Land banks can keep operating and serving communities for years to come.

HB 5557 2024

Required cities' master plans to include a written, intentional housing investment strategy.

Cities are now legally accountable for planning housing growth.

HB 5806 (PA 30 of 2026) 2026

Creates a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit for the State of Michigan.

Signed into law, expanding access to affordable housing across Michigan.

Civil Rights
HB 4475 2023

Made hate crimes explicitly illegal and punishable under Michigan law.

Communities targeted by hate have stronger legal protection and a clearer path to justice.

HB 4717 2023

Required all real estate professionals to complete fair housing training.

Buyers and renters across Michigan are treated more equitably at the point of sale.

Public Safety
HB 4143 2023

Expanded universal background checks for all gun purchases in Michigan, closing loopholes that allowed sales without vetting.

Every gun sale in Michigan now requires a background check.

Economic Development
HB 5096 2024

Reformed renaissance zones to better support community redevelopment, revitalization, and commercial investment in underserved areas.

State economic tools are now better targeted at the communities that need them most.

Health
HB 5171 2024

Improved maternal health and postpartum care standards, expanding access to critical services for new mothers and their families.

Better health outcomes for Michigan mothers and newborns.

Also Championed

Legislation That Changed Lives Statewide

Beyond her own bills, Rep. Grant was a consistent vote for legislation that put money back in people's pockets and expanded rights for Michigan families.

Retirement Tax Repeal

Helped repeal Michigan's retirement tax, saving the average retiree about $1,000 per year.

Working Families Tax Credit

Expanded the credit, returning an average of $3,400 to qualifying Michigan families.

Free School Meals

Every K-12 student in Michigan now gets free breakfast and lunch.

Civil Rights Protections

Added LGBTQ+ protections to the Elliott-Larsen Act and passed the CROWN Act.

The Work Continues

A Record of Results. More Work Ahead.

Rep. Grant has the record. Now she needs your support to keep delivering for District 82.

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