The Michigan Municipal League (MML) and government technology company Syncurrent have announced an expanded partnership aimed at improving funding access and grant navigation for Michigan communities through enhanced features and a new revenue share model for the MI Funding Hub (MFH).
Developed by MML and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, MFH is an AI-powered grant search and management tool designed to assist Michigan communities in securing state and federal funding. Through this expanded collaboration, MFH users will gain access to Syncurrent’s platform, which includes improved funding match tools, streamlined application capabilities, and new features to navigate complex funding landscapes. While free grant search tools will remain available on the MFH website, affordable advanced services will be provided through Syncurrent, offering rapid matching of communities of all sizes with relevant funding opportunities.
Dhruv C. Patel, Co-Founder and CEO of Syncurrent, stated that the expanded partnership extends MFH services by combining private sector innovation with public sector trust. Patel added, “Our mission is to support the 90,000-plus local and tribal governments in the U.
S. identify, qualify and pursue funding, and this partnership allows us to bring our technology to Michigan communities through a trusted partnership with MML.”
Shanna Draheim, Director of Policy Research Labs at the Michigan Municipal League, highlighted the collaboration’s value, stating, “Supporting Michigan’s municipalities in accessing critical funding is central to the League’s mission, and this partnership deepens our ability to deliver on that commitment. These expanded services will help communities quickly identify opportunities and reduce the administrative burden that often limits smaller or resource constrained municipalities.”
This evolution of MFH follows a year of growth for Syncurrent and ongoing efforts by both partners to modernize tools for accessing state and federal funding. The Michigan Municipal League is dedicated to enhancing Michigan’s communities through innovation, connection, member services, and inspiring positive change.
Syncurrent is a government technology startup focused on reducing the time and effort local and tribal governments spend pursuing grant funding. Its technology integrates collaboration, AI, and strategic federal and state partnerships to serve as a funding tool for governments nationwide.
