Michigan Environmental Justice Impact Grants

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Key Information

Due Date: July 15, 2024


Agency: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy


Source: Michigan


Funding Categories:

Funding Amount: $20,000,000


Funding Type: Grant


Match Required: No


Status: Closed


Contact Info: HutchensK1@Michigan.gov
517-599-3904
Kate Hutchens

Overview

The Michigan Office of the Environmental Justice Public Advocate in the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) offers the Environmental Justice (EJ) Impact Grant program. The goal of the program is to positively impact residents in Environmental Justice communities by funding place-based and equity-focused projects that reduce environmental health burdens.

Eligible activity categories include community improvement projects designed to improve public health; initiating or expanding monitoring of background pollution levels in air, water, or soil (note: air monitoring equipment funded will be classified as air quality sensors and not used for regulatory purposes); new or improved equipment or management techniques designed to improve indoor air quality in schools; and remediation and/or redevelopment of contaminated or blighted sites.

Applications were due by July 15, 2024. Grants were selected/announced in December 2024. Projects must be completed by September 1, 2027.

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Key Dates

Posted Date: May 14, 2024


Application Due Date: July 15, 2024


Estimated Award Date: Not Specified

Additional Details

Eligible Applicants

  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Independent school districts
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • City or township governments
  • County governments
  • Special district governments

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