Commission Rejects Grant Request from Willowbrooke Farms

The Horse Racing Advisory Commission declined a $32,000 grant request from Willowbrooke Farms to promote and rehome retired racehorses. Commissioners cited concerns about the proposal’s direct relevance to the horse racing industry, diverging from the JEC recommendation.

Document date · August 14, 2025

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$32,000

Contract type

OTHER

Document type

Minutes

Source document

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Horse Racing Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes 2025-08-14

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Willowbrooke Farms was awarded this government contract by Michigan Rural Development Fund Board | State of Michigan, as recorded on August 14, 2025. The contract value is $32,000.

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The Willowbrooke Farms contract with Michigan Rural Development Fund Board | State of Michigan is valued at $32,000.

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