Rural Electronics Recycling Grants - Grants to Increase Operational Efficiencies for Large Volume Collectors and Registered Recyclers

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Sustainable Materials Management Unit is offering grants to support community collection events, operations of permanent collection sites, and small capital projects for collectors to address limited access to electronics recycling in underserved areas of the state. Additionally, matching grants are available for Registered Michigan Electronics Recyclers to enhance their facilities. The program aims to provide ongoing access to electronics recycling in underserved areas and increase operational efficiencies for large volume collectors and registered recyclers.

Eligible applicants include cities, villages, townships, charter townships, conservation districts, counties, tribal governments, municipal solid waste authorities, resource recovery authorities, non-profit organizations, public school districts, local health departments, regional planning agencies, and privately owned recycling businesses physically located in Michigan. Impacted facilities must be occupied and have long-range plans for continued use.

Eligible projects include: Grants to Hold Collection Events (up to $15,000), Grants to Establish New Permanent Collection Sites (up to $20,000), Grants to Support Ongoing Collection Site Operations (up to $10,000), and Grants to Increase Operational Efficiencies for Large Volume Collectors and Registered Recyclers (up to $40,000). Operational efficiency grants require a 20% match and can fund items such as transportation equipment, processing equipment, and facility improvements.

To apply, applicants must submit a complete response to the Request for Proposals (RFP) by the deadline, addressing the Program Objectives, Priorities, and Applicant Tasks. Required information includes a Grant Application Cover Sheet, Completed Budget Form, Detailed Timeline, Applicant Organizational Chart, and other supporting documents.