Michigan Energy Grants

This program provides funding to private dam owners and government entities in Michigan for projects that reduce risks associated with dams, including repairs, removals, and planning activities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on preventing child abuse and neglect in specific counties of Indiana and Michigan.

This grant provides funding to organizations and institutions to develop a comprehensive maritime strategy for Michigan that promotes sustainability, equity, and environmental justice in the state's shipping and boating sectors.

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Recycling Unit is offering grants to advance research, development, or demonstration of innovative and practical approaches to increase the reuse and recycling of batteries and other critical minerals. EGLE's broader mission involves protecting Michigan’s environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources, with a focus on addressing climate change, diversity, equity, and inclusion. This grant program aligns directly with EGLE's strategic priorities by promoting the circular economy and sustainable resource management, particularly in the context of clean energy production and electric vehicle technology. The target beneficiaries for these matching grants are Michigan public or private colleges or universities that grant baccalaureate degrees and are actively studying opportunities to recycle, innovate, and maximize the use of critical minerals from electric vehicles and other battery storage units. The impact goals are to support research into the reuse of critical materials for clean energy production and to increase the reuse and recycling of batteries and other critical minerals. Preference will be given to institutions with partnerships involving entities in the research, development, or demonstration of these innovative approaches. The program prioritizes research into the reuse of critical materials for clean energy production through circular economy efforts to capture and reuse critical minerals. Additionally, it focuses on research, development, or demonstration of projects that specifically recycle critical minerals from electric vehicles and other battery storage units. This focus reflects EGLE's theory of change, which posits that investing in innovative research and development within academic institutions, especially those with industry partnerships, will lead to practical solutions for critical mineral recovery and contribute to a more sustainable energy future. Expected outcomes include the development and demonstration of new concepts and projects that significantly increase the reuse and recycling rates of critical minerals from batteries. Measurable results would involve the number and impact of research, development, and demonstration projects supported, the amount of critical minerals recycled or reused as a direct result of these projects, and advancements in the understanding and implementation of circular economy principles for clean energy materials. A total of $4.75 million in funding is expected, with individual grant awards ranging from $500,000 to $2,500,000, further demonstrating the significant investment EGLE is making to achieve these outcomes over the anticipated grant period of October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2029.

This grant provides funding to local governments and private entities in Michigan to replace old diesel vehicles and equipment with all-electric alternatives, promoting cleaner air and sustainable practices.

This grant provides funding for established nonprofits in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan to implement innovative programs that strengthen families, promote youth development, and create safe community environments.

This grant provides $5,000 to small for-profit businesses in Kalamazoo that have been operating for at least a year, have 10 or fewer employees, and are located in historically underserved neighborhoods.

This grant provides financial assistance to business owners in the Gladstone DDA district for improving the exterior appearance of their buildings, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the area.

This program provides financial support to small- and medium-sized automotive manufacturers in Michigan to help them transition from making parts for traditional vehicles to producing components for electric vehicles.

This funding opportunity supports Michigan-based nonprofits, tribal organizations, and local governments in strengthening their operational capacity or collaborative health initiatives to better serve their communities.

This grant provides funding to empower community leaders who have experienced forced displacement, supporting innovative projects that foster collaboration and integration between refugees and local communities in select U.S. states.

This funding initiative provides financial incentives to Michigan municipalities that host or permit large-scale renewable energy projects, encouraging the adoption of wind, solar, and energy storage solutions.

This funding opportunity is designed to assist rural communities in Michigan by supporting projects that enhance land-based industries and infrastructure.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public service agencies and organizations for projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents in Sterling Heights.