High Risk Rural Road Program (HRRR) & Highway Safety Improvement (HSIP) – Deadline July 1

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is pleased to announce the solicitation of applications for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Local Safety Program encompassing the Highway Safety Improvement (HSIP), Highway Safety Improvement (HSIP) Systemic, and High-Risk Rural Road (HRRR) programs. The FY 2022 federal budget apportioned for this program is estimated to be $15,000,000:

  • • $7,500,000 for general HSIP, 
  • • $1,500,000 for streamlined systemic HSIP
  • • $6,000,000 for HRRR

These amounts may be subject to revisions. 

Local agencies may submit up to three streamlined systemic applications for consideration.  There is no limit to the number of HSIP and/or HRRR that an agency may submit.  An agency wishing to submit a systemic horizontal curve delineation, rumble strips, edgeline pavement markings, signal backplates, countdown pedestrian signals, or stop controlled intersection sign upgrade project is encouraged to use the HSIP Streamlined Systemic Application Form.  

Federal safety funds shall not exceed a maximum amount of $1,500,000 per Local Agency for the fiscal year.  Any non-selected HRRR projects will be automatically considered for general FY 2022 HSIP safety funds.  Selected projects are to be obligated in FY 2022.

All applications must be submitted electronically by midnight on July 1, 2020.

Contact us if you have questions!

High Risk Rural Road Program (HRRR) & Highway Safety Improvement (HSIP) – Deadline July 1

Local Bridge Program – Deadline Extended to June 1

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is pleased to announce the solicitation of applications for candidate projects for the Local Bridge Program.  Selected projects will be funded during the 2023 fiscal year (FY). Do not submit projects which cannot be committed to construction within FY 2023.  The applications can be submitted by the local agency owner or their consultant. All bridge applications submitted in previous years that have not been selected for funding have been discarded. The total number of applications from any one local agency is limited to five.

The FY 2023 Local Bridge Program budget is estimated at $50 million. This amount may be subject to revisions. We are asking the County Road Association of Michigan and the Michigan Municipal League to distribute this notice to their member agencies.

All applications must be electronically submitted by Monday, June 1, 2020. All applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

A list of all submitted applications will be posted on the Local Bridge Program website by Monday, June 15, 2020.  Local Agencies are responsible to verify that their projects have been received and are on the list.

Contact us if you have questions about your bridges!

Local Bridge Program – Deadline Extended to June 1

State Farm Good Neighbor Grants, Deadline Oct. 31

Good Neighbor Citizenship® Company Grants

Through company grants, State Farm puts focus on three areas: safety, education, and community development.

Eligible Organizations

Charitable contributions may be awarded to:

  • Educational institutions
  • Programs conducted by Municipal, county, state or federal government entities that align with the State Farm® charitable focus.
  • 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organizations
  • 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies
  • 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce

State Farm does not fund:

  • Individuals seeking personal help or scholarships
  • Religious programs
  • Politically partisan programs
  • Organizations outside the U.S.

The 2019 grant application window is closed. The 2019 grant decisions have been communicated to all applicants. Grant applications for 2020 will be available Sunday, September 1, 2019 through Thursday, October 31, 2019.

Safety Grants

State Farm values the importance of keeping our neighbors safe. National and local funding is directed toward:

  • Auto and roadway safety
  • Teen Driver Education
  • Home safety and fire prevention
  • Disaster preparedness
  • Disaster recovery

Community Development

Strong neighborhoods are the foundation of a strong society. We’re committed to maintaining the vibrancy of our communities by assisting nonprofits that support: affordable housing, first time homeowners, neighborhood revitalization, financial literacy, job training, and small business development. Through community outreach and community development grants and investments, State Farm gives back to the neighborhoods it serves and helps develop stronger neighborhoods by reinvesting in the community. National and local funding is directed toward:

  • Affordable Housing
  • Job training
  • Neighborhood Revitalization
  • Small business Development
  • Financial Literacy
  • First Time Homeownership

Education Grants

Education funding is directed toward initiatives that support:

  • Academic performance improvement programs that impact K-12 students.
  • Education initiatives that more directly support underserved individuals (13 years and older), helping them enroll in post-secondary education and obtain the skills and credentials they need to be successful in today’s workforce.
  • Service-learning programs that provide students opportunities to connect and apply learning skills from classroom to address unmet needs that exist in their community.
  • Teacher development programs.

Applications

The 2019 grant application window is closed. Grant decisions were communicated to all 2019 applicants. The 2020 application window will open on September 1st, 2019.

State Farm Good Neighbor Grants, Deadline Oct. 31

Fisheries Habitat Grant Pre-Proposals, Deadline Aug. 30

Competitive projects will address causes of habitat degradation as opposed to symptoms, provide long-lasting benefits, address needs on the Fisheries Division priority habitat projects list, be cost-effective, use appropriate methods, monitor project outcomes, address health and human safety for dam management, and/or address research and assessment needs to inform future habitat conservation.

Local, state, federal, or tribal units of government, academic institutions, or non-profit groups are all eligible.

Pre-proposals are accepted on an annual basis and are typically due in late August of each year. Invitations to submit full proposals are sent out in late September and full proposals are due in November.

  • Minimum grant request amount: $25,000
  • Maximum grant request amount: Amount of funds available in the theme(s) for which the application is eligible (up to $1.84 M)
  • Minimum match of 10% is required

Source of Funding: Game and Fish Protection Fund (Aquatic habitat conservation theme), State of Michigan General Fund (Dam management theme), and Game and Fish Settlement Fund (Aquatic habitat and recreation in the Au Sable, Manistee, and Muskegon watersheds theme).

Contact us for more information! To learn more about GFA please visit our main site at https: gfa.tc.

Fisheries Habitat Grant Pre-Proposals, Deadline Aug. 30

Broadband Grants, Deadline Aug. 30

Connecting Michigan Communities (CMIC) Grant Program

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is providing a grant opportunity to extend broadband service into unserved areas in Michigan. The grant funds are available to projects that demonstrate collaboration to achieve community investment and economic development goals of the area impacted.

The state has appropriated $20M for this grant program. Contact us for more information! To learn more about GFA please visit our website at https://gfa.tc.

Broadband Grants, Deadline Aug. 30

Arts & Culture Grants, Deadline Aug. 2

The DTE Energy Foundation has several grant opportunities coming up:

Arts & Culture, Human Needs

Application period: July 22 – August 2, 2019; Decision made: September, 2019

We seek to build strong, healthy cities by advancing the integration of arts and culture into community revitalization. The arts enrich our lives by encouraging self-expression and awakening curiosity, creativity and the desire for knowledge – which promotes vibrant and diverse communities. By supporting cultural institutions and community organizations, the DTE Energy Foundation is strengthening the economic vitality of cities across Michigan – helping draw visitors, showcase local businesses, and further grow communities.

Priority will be given to organizations or initiatives that:

  • Demonstrate the positive quantifiable economic impact of their arts and cultural programming
  • Serve a diverse population of community members through their arts and culture programming

Environment

Application period: October 21 – November 1,  2019; Decision made: December, 2019

The DTE Energy Foundation believes in sustaining and protecting Michigan’s treasured natural resources – and to help build the state’s future. We aim to educate and assist our communities in achieving leading environmental outcomes through our support of environmental leadership that emphasize water quality, wildlife, air and recycling waste. The DTE Energy Foundation partners with organizations seeking similar goals in supporting sustainability efforts that make communities stronger, more desirable and more resilient.

Priority will be given to organizations or initiatives that:

  • Demonstrate the impact of their sustainability programming

Contact us for more information. To learn more about GFA, please visit our website at https://gfa.tc

Arts & Culture Grants, Deadline Aug. 2

Roadwork Grants for Small Communities, Deadline April 5

MDOT has announced a new grant program – TEDF Category B, or the Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF). The CIF provides grants to selected cities and villages with populations less than 10,000 for road improvements. Eligible projects include reconstruction, replacement, rehabilitation and capital preventive maintenance of city or village streets. The maximum annual grant is $250,000 – at least a 50% match is required.

The following guidelines apply:

  • Geographic distribution will be used as one of the criteria for grant selection. Eligible agencies may apply for a grant in consecutive fiscal years.
  • Grant applications for roadwork associated with other infrastructure projects, such as water and sewer projects, will be given additional consideration during review. However, the costs associated with the other infrastructure work are not eligible for Category B funding.
  • Applications for projects that are multi-jurisdictional in nature, even if the other jurisdiction is not using nor is eligible for Category B funding, will be given extra consideration during review.
  • Applications for projects on roadways that are not eligible for funding through the Federal Highway Administration or TEDF Category D will be given additional consideration.
  • Finally, for this round, additional consideration will be given to applications for projects that can be completed by the end of the 2019 construction season.

Applications are now being accepted for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 and FY 2020. Contact us for more information! To learn more about GFA please visit our website – http://gfa.tc.

Roadwork Grants for Small Communities, Deadline April 5

Recycling Grants, Deadline March 19

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has opened its Recycling Infrastructure grant program to assist with recycling infrastructure projects, such as public space recycling, bin-to-cart transitions, public drop-off recycling locations, and recycling site improvements.

A total of $500,000 is available for fiscal year 2019. Eligible entities include: cities, villages, townships, charter townships, counties, tribal governments, municipal solid waste or resource recovery authorities, school districts, health departments, colleges or universities, and regional planning agencies. Funding or program partners may be for-profit or non-profit organizations, but such entities are not eligible to receive grants. The application deadline is March 1, 2019.

Contact us for more information. To learn more about GFA please visit our website at http://gfa.tc.

Recycling Grants, Deadline March 19

Scrap Tire Grants, Deadlines Sept. 28 & Oct. 19

MDEQ grant program is open! Scrap tires pose a fire risk and a human health risk as mosquito breeding grounds. Through grants, scrap tires can be processed and used in paving products for roads, manufactured products and energy production.  

The Scrap Tire Cleanup Grant is available for property owners to clean up old or abandoned scrap tire piles. The MDEQ will give priority to collection sites where tires were accumulated prior to January 1, 1991, as well as collection sites that pose an imminent threat to public health, safety, welfare or the environment. Local units of government and non-profit organizations are also eligible for funding for cleanup days and roadside cleanup grants.  

The Market Development Grants are available to fund up to 50 percent of total eligible costs for projects that demonstrate new or increased uses of scrap tires in manufactured products. The MDEQ will prioritize proposals based on the amount of scrap tire material being used in developing the project or product, demonstration of a new use of scrap tire material and demonstration of a viable market for a proposed product.

The Scrap Tire Law Enforcement Grants are available to the law enforcement community for the purchase, installation and implementation of surveillance equipment used to reduce or eliminate instances of illegal dumping of scrap tires.  

The MDEQ will accept Cleanup Grant Applications with all supporting documentation received on or before Friday, September 28, 2018. Market Development and Law Enforcement Grant Applications will be accepted with all supporting documentation on or before Friday, October 19, 2018. 

Contact us for more information. To learn more about GFA please visit our website at http://gfa.tc.

Scrap Tire Grants, Deadlines Sept. 28 & Oct. 19

Rural Energy Grants, Small Grant Deadline Oct. 31

Provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements.

Who may apply?

  • Agricultural producers with at least 50% of gross income coming from agricultural operations, and
  • Small businesses in eligible rural areas.
    NOTE: Agricultural producers and small businesses must have no outstanding delinquent federal taxes, debt, judgment or debarment.

What is an eligible area?

  • Businesses must be in an area other than a city or town with a population of greater than 50,000 inhabitants and the urbanized area of that city or town. Check eligible business addresses.
  • Agricultural producers may be in rural or non-rural areas.

How may the funds be used?
Funds may be used for renewable energy systems, such as:

    • Biomass (for example: biodiesel and ethanol, anaerobic digesters, and solid fuels)
    • Geothermal for electric generation or direct use
    • Hydropower below 30 megawatts
    • Hydrogen
    • Small and large wind generation
    • Small and large solar generation
    • Ocean (tidal, current, thermal) generation

Funds may also be used for the purchase, installation and construction of energy efficiency improvements, such as:

  • High efficiency heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC)
  • Insulation
  • Lighting
  • Cooling or refrigeration units
  • Doors and windows
  • Electric, solar or gravity pumps for sprinkler pivots
  • Switching from a diesel to electric irrigation motor
  • Replacement of energy-inefficient equipment

What funding is available?
Loan guarantees on loans up to 75% of total eligible project costs
Grants for up to 25% of total eligible project costs
Combined grant and loan guarantee funding up to 75% of total eligible project costs

What are the grant terms?
Renewable Energy System Grants:
$2,500 minimum; $500,000 maximum

Energy Efficiency Grants:
$1,500 minimum; $250,000 maximum

Are there additional requirements?

  • Applicants must provide at least 75% of the project cost if applying for a grant only.
  • Applicants must provide at least 25% of the project cost if applying for loan, or loan and grant combination.
  • Projects greater than $200,000 require a technical report.
  • Energy efficiency projects require an energy audit or assessment.

Contact us for more information. To learn more about GFA please visit our website, http://gfa.tc

Rural Energy Grants, Small Grant Deadline Oct. 31