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October 2023
Grant announcements!
In just the past month, EGLE has announced several grants to help achieve the goals in the MI Healthy Climate Plan. Below is a summary from the recent announcements.
Grid Resiliency Program
EGLE is offering over $16.3 million in matching grants to accelerate investments in the electric grid and improve Michigan’s electric reliability and resilience. Michigan’s grid is at risk due to an aging infrastructure.
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Eligible entities: Electricity providers physically located in Michigan, specifically investor-owned utilities, cooperative utilities, and municipal utilities.
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Application deadline: To apply, submit an Online Application through Survey Monkey by no later than November 17, 2023.
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Contact: Lauren Magirl
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Lake Michigan Circuit
The Lake Michigan Circuit is a multi-state initiative to build electric vehicle infrastructure along Lake Michigan to support coastal tourism. Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana are working together to create a scenic route with reliable charging stations along Lake Michigan’s 1,100 mile drivable coastline.
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Eligible entities: Public or private organizations that can host publicly accessible charging stations, can fulfill program priorities, and are enrolled in a utility rebate program.
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Application deadline: December 4, 2023
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Contact: Lauren Magirl
Pollution Prevention and Sustainability Assessment Implementation Program
EGLE is offering grants for small businesses to implement pollution prevention (P2), sustainability, or in-process recycling recommendations identified during an Energy, Waste, or Sustainability Assessment (also known as an Integrated Assessment). Generally, the grants awarded are from $10,000 to $25,000.
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Eligible entities: Any small business or manufacturer with less than 500 employees that is located in Michigan and has completed an assessment that falls under one of the following U.S. EPA's P2 National Emphasis Areas - Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Processing, Automotive Manufacturing and Maintenance, or Metals Manufacturing and Fabrication.
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Application deadline: Until funds committed or March 3, 2024, whichever comes first.
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Contact: Michelle Rogers
Small Manufacturers Retooling Program
Awards will be granted to projects that achieve meaningful energy and cost savings, enhance energy efficiency, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This grant opportunity will support manufacturing process improvements that reduce energy use per unit produced and cost per unit produced. The maximum individual grant award amount is $50,000. Applicants must provide a minimum 100 percent (1:1) match of the total requested grant funds.
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Eligible entities: Any small manufacturing business with less than 500 employees worldwide and physically located in Michigan with projects addressing one or more program objectives and one or more program priorities listed under Section I-B of the Request for Proposals.
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Application deadline: Until funds committed or March 3, 2024, whichever comes first.
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Contact: Michelle Rogers
Agriculture and Rural Businesses Energy Incentive Program
This grant opportunity will support increased resilience and stability of agricultural, agriculture-related, and rural businesses in Michigan, through energy efficiency, renewable energy, electrification, and other energy projects. The maximum individual grant award amount is $25,000. Applicants must provide a minimum 100 percent (1:1) match of the total requested grant funds.
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Eligible entities: Any agricultural or related entity (farm, crop processing, food processing, etc.) with less than 500 employees worldwide and physically located in Michigan is eligible to apply. Also eligible are small businesses (non-manufacturing) with less than 500 employees worldwide and physically located in rural Michigan, as defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business, Property Eligibility Map for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Projects must address one or more program objectives and one or more program priorities listed under Section I-B of the Request for Proposals.
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Application deadline: Until funds committed or March 3, 2024, whichever comes first.
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Contact: Michelle Rogers
Community Energy Management Program
EGLE is offering financial assistance for communities to improve energy management and accelerate the implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy through the Community Energy Management Program. The maximum grant award is $25,000 per applicant.
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Eligible entities: Local governments, tribal governments, and other public-service entities for energy-related projects.
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Application deadline: Until funds committed or March 30, 2024, whichever comes first.
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Contact: Cody Evans
MI Healthy Climate Corps participants to welcome first corps members in March
EGLE initiative focuses on MI Healthy Climate Plan goals, workforce development
The launch of the MI Healthy Climate Corps (MHC Corps) is getting closer. Soon, the first cohorts of federal AmeriCorps members will spread out across Michigan in support of climate action. Plans are advancing with the selection of the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) as an operator for the program, new details of the planned rollout, and an upcoming webinar for those interested in participating in or supporting the corps. The corps’ aim is to leverage state and federal investments to further goals of the MI Healthy Climate Plan. Corps members can serve with hosts in state agencies, tribal governments, local governments, or nonprofit organizations to build capacity across the state, helping to guide federal and state resources and support to communities and people who need it most. Photo courtesy of Americorps.
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Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Update
Last month, EGLE presented a webinar on Leveraging federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) funds for implementing the MI Healthy Climate Plan. You can check out the recording and new online CPRG FAQs. Stay tuned for information on upcoming engagement sessions.
Call for Abstracts for the 2024 MI Healthy Climate Conference
You are invited to submit an abstract for the 2024 MI Healthy Climate Conference, taking place May 16-17, 2024, in Lansing. We are seeking diverse speakers and student poster presenters to share their work and learn from others in advancing the goals of the MI Healthy Climate Plan.
Building on the success of last year’s conference, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is hosting this two-day conference to continue the mobilization of engaged stakeholders and review the actions being taken around the state to implement the goals in the Plan. This year's conference is expected to draw more than 500 attendees from local, state, federal, and tribal governments, universities, nonprofits, community groups, and businesses.
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