Pre-Applications: Dam Risk Reduction Grant Program

Under Section 1003 of 2021 PA 87, the Michigan Legislature appropriated $13 million to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to establish a Dam Risk Reduction Program to provide grant funds to dam owners for repair, alteration, or removal activities necessary to address risk associated with publicly or privately owned dams. Eligible activities: Planning, feasibility studies, or design of projects that reduce or eliminate risk of dam failure. Repair, alteration, or removal of dams. Post project monitoring and corrective actions. Eligible entities must own or operate a dam.