Michigan Energy Grants

This grant provides financial support for large-scale improvement projects in the Calumet Downtown Development Authority district, aimed at enhancing community development and economic vitality.

The Community Energy Management (CEM) Program, administered by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), offers grants to improve energy management, increase energy efficiency, and promote renewable energy adoption for local governments and tribes. This program is part of the EGLE Catalyst Communities Initiative, supporting Governor Whitmer’s climate change priorities. The grant period runs from January 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025, with a total of $5,850,000 available, sourced from the U.S. Department of Energy’s State Energy Program (SEP) and Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG). Projects must focus on energy efficiency upgrades, renewable energy installations, fleet electrification, EV charging infrastructure, and clean energy workforce development. The application deadline is June 30, 2024, or until funds are exhausted.

The 501vc® Investment Fund is seeking to invest $200,000 to $300,000 in early-stage climate tech startups in the Greater Midwest region, focusing on sectors like advanced materials, renewable energy, and agriculture technologies.

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 program provides financial assistance to public and non-community water and wastewater treatment facilities in Michigan to improve energy efficiency and integrate renewable energy solutions.

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 funding opportunity supports nonprofit projects that promote clean energy, innovative technology, and environmental stewardship for the benefit of Traverse City Light and Power customers.

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 program provides funding to Michigan utilities and their partners for projects that improve the resilience and reliability of the electric grid, particularly in response to severe weather and aging infrastructure.

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations to develop and maintain electric vehicle charging stations in Michigan, enhancing the state's infrastructure for electric vehicles along designated corridors.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to technology providers in Michigan for pilot projects that advance connected, autonomous, and electrified transportation solutions in collaboration with public and private partners.

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 funding to small and medium-sized manufacturers in Michigan to help them transition from making parts for traditional vehicles to producing components for electric vehicles.

This competitive grant program provides early-stage capital to high-potential technology startups based in or relocating to Detroit, aiming to foster economic growth and job creation in the city's innovation ecosystem.

This program provides matching funds to small agricultural businesses in Michigan for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that improve sustainability and reduce costs.

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance Michigan's maritime economy and sustainability by modernizing infrastructure, promoting clean energy, and fostering research and workforce development through public-private partnerships.

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.