Michigan-based automotive manufacturers can now receive up to $25,000 in matching funds through a State funded program designed to help Michigan manufacturers more effectively compete in the global marketplace.

The Automotive Manufacturers Assistance Program (AMAP) provides up to $25,000 in program funding for automotive suppliers or supplier divisions with a Michigan- based manufacturing presence.  The program funding is designed to be a (50/50) cost share and can be used to offset a portion of the cost for a wide variety of improvement projects including Marketing, Industrial and Systems Engineering, and Financial and General Management. (Please see attached list of AMAP Project Examples.)

Automotive Manufacturers Assistance Program (AMAP) Approval Process

• Application cost: $1,500-$3,000 (Includes processing and action plan development cost)
• Overall Project Timeline and application process^[1]
• Phase 0: (1 week) - Execute Non-Disclosure Agreement to ensure confidentiality of financial and other sensitive information
• Phase 1: (1 week) - At no cost to the firm, the AMAP Program Manager(s) will compile and assess their data for the past two fiscal years.
• Phase 2: (2-6 weeks) - AMAP Project Managers and the company applying for AMAP funding work together to develop a realistic strategy and actionable plan for improvement/adjustment^[2]
• Phase 3: (1 year) - AMAP assists the company in the selection of outside professional(s) to implement the jointly developed plan as well as monitor implementation progress^[3]

[1] Managed by Great Lakes Trade Adjustment Assistance Center

^[2] AMAP pays 75% of the action plan development costs

[3] AMAP pays up to 50% of the fee per project up to a maximum of $25,000.