LANSING, Mich. -- Two Mid-Michigan villages will soon be getting their piece of the stimulus pie with grants designed to accelerate economic development.

According to a news release issued by State Rep. Terry Brown, Gagetown and Millington have received nearly $950,000 in federal grants for road, water and sewer improvement projects.

The village of Gagetown will receive $520,000 in funding, while contributing $130,000 of its own money for street improvements.

The village of Millington was awarded $428,200, and will contribute nearly $50,000 to make water and sewer improvements.

"Making improvements to our roads, sewers and overall infrastructure sends a message to businesses that Tuscola County is a great place to set up shop,” Brown said.

The grants are part of Community Development Block Grant Infrastructure Capacity Enhancement program.