EGLE is seeking your input on a program to support Michigan Justice40 communities to secure funding for climate and energy projects
Submit your comments by Dec. 31!
There are billions of dollars in federal funding available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to invest in climate and energy projects. With the federal and State of Michigan Justice40 commitment that at least 40% of the benefits from climate and energy-related investments flow to disadvantaged communities, there is a historic opportunity to channel this funding to Michigan’s overburdened and underserved communities. However, many Michigan Justice40 communities and organizations face significant barriers to apply for complex federal grants or to receive funding from successful state applications for federal funding.
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is working to develop a Justice40 technical assistance program that would assist community-based organizations in Michigan’s disadvantaged communities to build capacity and secure more funding for climate and energy projects in their community and help implement the MI Healthy Climate Plan.
Request For Information
The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to solicit initial feedback on a Justice40 technical assistance program to support Michigan community-based organizations in Justice40 communities. This RFI is for input on the initial design of this program and the process of selecting an operator to administer the program.
You can download a PDF of the RFI questions or fill out the Online Form. The RFI contains sections for feedback on program operations, program design, and engagement.
Responses must be received by December 31, 2023, at 5:00 PM. Written responses must be submitted via one of the following:
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Executive Office, Office of Climate and Energy
P.O. Box 30473Lansing, MI 48909-7973
To request this material in an alternative format, contact EGLE-Accessiblity@Michigan.gov or call 800-662-9278.
Las personas que necesiten asistencia lingüística o adaptaciones para participar de forma efectiva deberán ponerse en contacto con Joel Roseberry (517-599-9494, RoseberryJ@Michigan.gov) para recibir asistencia.
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EGLE promotes the equitable treatment and meaningful involvement of Michigan’s residents regarding the development, implementation, and enforcement of laws, regulations, and policies. Equitable treatment means that no group of people bears a disproportionate share of the negative consequences resulting from governmental, industrial, or commercial operations and policies. Meaningful involvement means all people have an opportunity to participate in decisions that affect their environment and/or health.
EGLE does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, political beliefs, height, weight, genetic information, or sexual orientation in the administration of any of its programs or activities, and prohibits intimidation and retaliation, as required by applicable laws and regulations.
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