Michigan Transportation Grants

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.

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.

The Junior League of Detroit is offering Community Assistance Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to tax-exempt organizations in Wayne County, Michigan, that aim to improve children's health and welfare, particularly through programs addressing food insecurity, with a focus on education, nutrition, and accessibility.

This program provides funding to rural counties in Michigan for transportation projects that improve road networks and public transit infrastructure, benefiting local governments and transit agencies in areas with populations under 400,000.

This program provides financial assistance to eligible intercity bus operators to enhance security measures and protect against terrorism, focusing on critical transportation infrastructure and public safety.

This program provides funding to local government agencies in Michigan for the replacement and rehabilitation of bridges to ensure safe and sustainable transportation infrastructure.

This grant provides financial assistance for transportation costs to help accredited schools and nonprofit organizations in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan take underserved youth to Toledo Walleye hockey and Mud Hens baseball games.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Michigan-based farm businesses and food distributors, particularly those owned by BIPOC and women, to help them expand operations and improve access to healthy food while promoting economic development and climate resilience.

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 grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Washtenaw County, Michigan, to deliver essential services that improve housing stability, food security, healthcare access, and transportation for vulnerable older adults.

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 opportunity supports community-based organizations in Michigan that are addressing health challenges and promoting health equity through innovative, locally-driven solutions.

This program provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofits and local governments to improve public spaces through community-driven projects that promote inclusivity and accessibility.

This funding is exclusively available to Amtrak to enhance security measures for intercity passenger rail systems, protecting them from potential terrorist threats.

This program provides funding to Michigan district and municipal courts to create intervention initiatives that help individuals resolve issues leading to their driver's license suspensions, promoting accountability and compliance with traffic laws.

This program provides federal funds to small urban areas in Michigan for capital improvement projects that enhance local road and transit systems.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Michigan that focus on arts and culture, helping them strengthen their operations and enhance their services to the community.

This funding opportunity is designed for eligible agencies in Michigan to implement traffic safety initiatives aimed at reducing fatalities and injuries on the roads through education, enforcement, and infrastructure improvements.