The Central Upper Peninsula Planning & Development Regional Commission (CUPPAD) is one of 14 agencies in the State of Michigan; established in 1968 as a multi-county organization to pool resources for the assistance of local governments in the Central Upper Peninsula.

The Central Upper Peninsula Planning & Development Regional Commission (CUPPAD) is one of 14 agencies in the State of Michigan; established in 1968 as a multi-county organization to pool resources for the assistance of local governments in the Central Upper Peninsula.

CUPPAD serves Alger, Delta, Dickinson, Marquette, Menominee, and Schoolcraft Counties, Cities, Townships, and Villages in providing general planning support in the areas of: grant writing, community surveys, land use planning, recreation planning, economic and community development, transportation, hazard mitigation planning, mapping services, and providing demographics information and more.

CUPPAD is the liaison between the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration and the communities. As such, CUPPAD is charged with the
writing and updating of the Community Economic Development Strategy, which is the first step for communities interested in obtaining EDA funds for their projects. In addition, CUPPAD is the regional clearinghouse for various federal projects taking place in
the Central Upper Peninsula.

Questions? Call us at 906-786-9234 or
Toll free at 1-800-562-9828 or email us.

 

 

 

 


Partners in Planning
Serving: Alger, Delta, Dickinson, Marquette, Menominee
and Schoolcraft Counties