FLINT, MI -- A $1.5 million grant will support the recruitment, retention and professional development of first responders in Flint.

The funding will support sign on bonuses, retention bonuses and performance-based incentives for personnel, according to a press release from the City of Flint. The funding will also be used for professional development in leadership, crisis management and operational preparedness as well as for technology upgrades.

“This investment reinforces Flint’s ongoing commitment to strengthening public safety,” said Mayor Sheldon Neeley. “We’re not just improving public safety — we’re building a more stable, motivated, and community-focused workforce.”

Funding opportunities within the departments were identified through research conducted by the city’s human re

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