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International Landing Zone

International Landing Zone RFP

Supports international aerospace and defense firms in Michigan through local office and market-entry backing.

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The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) issued a 2026 Request for Proposals soliciting applications from Local Economic Development Organizations (LEDOs) to establish regional International Landing Zone sites across Michigan. The program is designed to connect international defense and aerospace companies to Michigan's industrial ecosystem by creating temporary, short-term office infr…

What this grant funds

Funds Local Economic Development Organizations to establish regional temporary office sites in Michigan supporting international defense and aerospace companies conducting market exploration and stakeholder connectivity.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.michiganbusiness.org