Mission
To enhance the capacity of MSU faculty and community leaders to engage in meaningful, cross-disciplinary partnerships to explore ways in which new scientific discoveries and innovative research approaches can help communities improve living standards for current and future residents.

Funding
The MSU Community Vitality Program is funded by the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station and the MSU Office of the Provost. The 2007 grants competition is complete. Access information on funded projects. The program also supports occasional seminars.