OpenGrants state grants portal

Michigan State Grants Portal

Name: Michigan state grant programs (OpenGrants state portal)
Creator: OpenGrants
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Every grant and loan program that Michigan's state departments, commissions and state-created authorities offer to local governments, tribes, nonprofits, businesses, schools and individuals — the money, who qualifies, the catch, and the next window — in one place, refreshed daily from the OpenGrants database.

Data refreshed: November 9, 2026 · Editorial verified: November 4, 2026 · 123 programs and listings

118Verified programs

30Open right now

5Live listings

18Agencies

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How to use this page

This is Michigan's own money. Programs here are administered by a Michigan state department, commission or state-created authority (the Michigan Strategic Fund and MEDC, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority) — including federal dollars the state passes through, much of it by EGLE, MDHHS, the Michigan State Police and MDOT. Federal direct programs and private foundations open to Michigan applicants are listed at the end of this page, under Beyond state agencies.
Programs and listings are different things. A program card is the recurring opportunity (its rules, cycle and catch); a listing is one cycle's posting, tracked live in the OpenGrants database. When a card has no open listing, the next window is projected from its cycle and labeled as such.
Everything here is exportable. Download the CSV or JSON, or read the CommonGrants API — every record follows the open CommonGrants protocol, so you can move this data into your own tools.

What's included: Grants, loans, tax credits and rebates offered by a Michigan state entity to outside applicants, whether funded by state appropriations, federal pass-through or trust funds; recurring programs with no current listing are kept with a projected window. What's left out: Federal programs applied for directly from a federal agency, private and community foundations, local-government programs, student financial aid, and state purchasing contracts (those are on OpenGrants Contracts).

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Who gives the money: Michigan's grantmaking agencies

1. Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)

21 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Agricultural Businesses Energy Incentive Program

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Matching grants for energy efficiency and renewables on farms and ag businesses.

Up to $50,000 per award

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 100%EnergyAgriculture

The catch: Expenses before an executed grant agreement are ineligible; monthly reports and one-year follow-up survey.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · RFP and online application listed as coming Fall 2026; no deadline posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Michigan agriculture or related entities with fewer than 500 employees worldwide.
How to apply: Direct application: RFP and online application are listed as coming Fall 2026; discuss proposals with Tim Cameron ([email protected]) beforehand.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Up to $50,000 per award
Funding source: Federal
Match: 100%
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Tim Cameron; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-898-1853;

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Brownfield Redevelopment Grants and Loans

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Assess and clean up contaminated or blighted properties for redevelopment.

Up to $1 million grant and $1 million loan per project, or more for projects with significant benefits

OpenGrant or loanEnvironment & WaterHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Loans carry a 1.5% interest rate, 15-year payback with a 5-year interest-free, payment-free grace period; grants require economic benefits to exceed the grant amount.

Next deadline: Rolling · Applications accepted year-round

Applicant tip: Talk to your brownfield coordinator before applying; loans can be repaid through a brownfield redevelopment authority using tax increment financing.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local units of government, brownfield redevelopment authorities, economic development corporations and other public bodies created under state law. Grants cannot benefit a party responsible for the contamination; loans may be available with restrictions.
How to apply: Direct application: contact your EGLE brownfield redevelopment coordinator first to determine eligibility and funding mix, then apply.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Up to $1 million grant and $1 million loan per project, or more for projects with significant benefits
Geography: Statewide

Official page ↗Listing on OpenGrants JSONVerified Nov 4, 2026

Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Replace diesel refuse trucks with battery-electric vehicles and chargers.

$100,000 to $1,000,000 per award; capped at $260,000 per vehicle

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 50%Environment & WaterEnergy

The catch: Reimbursement only after full payment of project costs; 1:1 cost share; project completion by December 1, 2028.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Competitive; applications accepted and reviewed until all available funding is exhausted; grant funds must be spent by December 31, 2028

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Any organization physically located in Michigan; projects must replace existing Class 6 or 7 diesel refuse vehicles with new battery-electric certified vehicles and install charging equipment.
How to apply: Direct application: follow the RFP application materials; applications are reviewed competitively until funding is exhausted. Questions: [email protected].
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Business, Other Legal Entity
Award size: $100,000 to $1,000,000 per award; capped at $260,000 per vehicle
Match: 50%
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected];

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Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Low-interest loans for water quality and public health projects.

Varies — check official page

ExpectedLoanEnvironment & Water

Next deadline: Expected: November 2027 · Annual; Intent to Apply form due November 1, Overburdened Determination Survey and final project planning documents due May 1; FY2027 Intended Use Plan is final

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Counties, cities, villages, townships, authorities and other public entities created under state law.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the Intent to Apply form by November 1, then final project planning documents by May 1; contact your SRF project manager by district ([email protected], 517-284-5433).
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Water Infrastructure Funding & Financing Section; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-284-5433;

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Dam Risk Reduction Grant Program

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Repair, alter or remove dams to reduce risk.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantEnvironment & WaterDisaster Prevention & Relief

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Cycles in 2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025; 2024-2025 recipients selected; no next cycle posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Owners of publicly or privately owned dams with eligible repair, alteration, removal, or study/design work; application starts with a pre-application.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the Request for Pre-Application per the program handbook; contact Mason Manuszak ([email protected]).
Applicant types: Public Agency, Business, Nonprofit, Individual, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Mason Manuszak; email: [email protected]; tel: 989-370-1528;
Statutory authority: 2021 PA 87, Section 1003; 2022 PA 53, Section 309

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Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Low-interest loans for drinking water system projects.

Varies — check official page

ExpectedLoanEnvironment & Water

Next deadline: Expected: November 2027 · Annual; Intent to Apply form due November 1, Overburdened Determination Survey and final project planning documents due June 1; FY2027 Intended Use Plan is final

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Community water supplies and non-profit non-community water supplies with an eligible drinking water project.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the Intent to Apply form by November 1, then final project planning documents by June 1; contact your SRF project manager by district ([email protected], 517-284-5433).
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Water Infrastructure Funding & Financing Section; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-284-5433;

Official page ↗Listing on OpenGrants JSONVerified Nov 4, 2026

Energy Sponsorship Program

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Sponsor energy efficiency and renewable energy events, training and research.

Up to $10,000 per event or $250,000 for research; at least $250,000 expected

OpenGrantMatch 100%EnergyEducation

The catch: Event materials must be shared with EGLE for public posting; final report and reimbursement request within 30 days of completion.

Next deadline: Rolling · Posted April 22, 2026; rolling until funds are allocated

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Michigan public sector, 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) organizations, and small businesses (<500 employees); the event's primary focus must be energy efficiency or renewable energy.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the Sponsorship Program application at least 90 days before the first event; contact Erica Richard ([email protected]).
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Business
Award size: Up to $10,000 per event or $250,000 for research; at least $250,000 expected
Match: 100%
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Erica Richard; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-275-1472;

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Materials Management Planning Grants

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Develop and maintain county materials management plans.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantEnvironment & Water

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · 2025 application cycle posted; no current deadline stated

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Counties preparing Materials Management Plans under Part 115.
How to apply: Direct application: use the MMP Grant Application on the program page; questions to [email protected].
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected];
Statutory authority: NREPA Part 115, Solid Waste Management

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MI Solar Access

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Community solar and storage pilots giving low- and moderate-income households access to solar.

Up to $100,000 per award (typically $75,000-$100,000); $300,000 total

Confirm with agencyGrantEnergy

The catch: Reimbursement only after grant agreement execution; monthly reports and one-year follow-up survey.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Application posted April 2026; deadline stated only as until funds are allocated; projects end August 31, 2027

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A municipal or cooperative electric utility or nonprofit willing to run a community solar or energy storage pilot, plus a participating weatherization nonprofit and a small or medium business for MI Solarize; an existing or planned community solar array is needed.
How to apply: Direct application: apply under the MI Solar Access Request for Proposals; contact Hunter VanRiper ([email protected]).
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Business
Award size: Up to $100,000 per award (typically $75,000-$100,000); $300,000 total
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Hunter VanRiper; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-420-3481;

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Michigan Coastal Management Program Grants

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Planning and on-the-ground projects for resilient Great Lakes coastal communities.

About $1,000,000 total; planning $10,000-$75,000, low-cost construction $10,000-$200,000

OpenGrantMatch 100%Environment & WaterParks & Recreation

The catch: Federal Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) applies; beach nourishment, hardened shoreline structures, private property and costs before the agreement are not funded.

Next deadline: Dec 18, 2026 · Annual; RFP released October 1, applications due mid-December (2028 round due December 18, 2026); awards become available the following October

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Coastal units of government, regional planning agencies, conservation districts, academic institutions, nonprofits and tribal governments; projects must be within the coastal boundary (about 1,000 feet inland from the ordinary high water mark).
How to apply: Direct application: apply under the annual Grant Funding Opportunity posted on the MCMP page.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Tribal Government, Higher Education, School District
Award size: About $1,000,000 total; planning $10,000-$75,000, low-cost construction $10,000-$200,000
Funding source: Federal
Match: 100%
Geography: Michigan coastal boundary

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Michigan Diesel Emission Reduction Program

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Replace old diesel vehicles and equipment with all-electric alternatives.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantEnvironment & WaterTransportation

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Rounds posted in 2022, 2023 and 2024; no current round or next deadline posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Public and private entities with eligible diesel fleet vehicles or equipment, per the annual RFP.
How to apply: Direct application: use the RFP and application documents (cover worksheet, budget template, eligibility statement, fleet data) posted on the program page; contact Dan Zbozien ([email protected]).
Applicant types: Public Agency, Business, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Dan Zbozien; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-290-5722;

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Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Grants (Section 319 Implementation)

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Implement priority projects in approved watershed management plans.

About $2 million per round; minimum $25,000, no maximum

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 25%Environment & Water

The catch: 25% match, an approved watershed plan, and a successful audit are required.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · FY2026 round closed June 30, 2026 (24 proposals, over $8.9 million requested); the page says the process is similar year to year but no next round is posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Eligible applicants are county or local units of government, state agencies, tribal entities, conservation districts, regional planning agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofits and Michigan colleges and universities, with an approved watershed plan meeting EPA's nine planning elements.
How to apply: Direct application: respond to the annual Nonpoint Source RFP with a Notice of Intent (EQP3595), then submit a full proposal if invited; contact district NPS staff, Bob Sweet ([email protected]) or Rob Selesky ([email protected]).
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Tribal Government, Higher Education
Award size: About $2 million per round; minimum $25,000, no maximum
Funding source: Federal and State
Match: 25%
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Robert Sweet, Nonpoint Source Unit; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-512-9765;
Statutory authority: Federal Clean Water Act Section 319(h)

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Nonpoint Source Watershed Planning Grants

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Develop or update watershed management plans.

$224,000 total available; minimum request $25,000

OpenGrantMatch 10%Environment & Water

The catch: Plans must be developed or updated to an approvable level; 10% non-federal match.

Next deadline: Nov 17, 2026 · FY2026 round: RFP released September 30, 2026, proposals due November 17, 2026, awards spring 2027

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Eligible applicants include regional planning agencies, sub-state planning agencies, Watershed Councils and Alliances, local units of government, conservation districts, private colleges and universities, and 501(c)(3) entities working to improve water quality on a watershed basis. All Michigan watersheds are eligible.
How to apply: Direct application: submit a proposal responding to the Nonpoint Source Program RFP with the planning cover sheet (EQP9235) and budget form (EQP9291); questions to district NPS staff or Autumn Mitchell ([email protected]).
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Higher Education
Award size: $224,000 total available; minimum request $25,000
Match: 10%
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Autumn Mitchell; email: [email protected];

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Recycling Grants (Renew Michigan Fund)

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Grow recycling access, infrastructure and end markets.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantEnvironment & Water

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual funding announced as RFPs, each with its own deadline; no open RFP confirmed on the page

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: See each current Request for Proposals.
How to apply: Direct application: watch the Michigan.gov/MIRecycles Grants tab for announced RFPs and apply to the one that fits; contact Emily Freeman ([email protected]).
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Emily Freeman, Materials Management Division; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-256-9466;

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Renewables Ready Community Award

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantEnvironment & Water

Next deadline: See official page · See official page

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Any municipality involved as host or permitter of an eligible project may apply. An eligible project is a grid-connected wind, solar, or energy storage project in Michigan which received a local permit (e.g. a land use permit or site plan approval) after September 30th, 2023. All projects must be at least 50 megawatts (MW), unless any wind energy is involved, in which case a project must be at least 100 MW. All capacity values refer to nameplate capacity in alternating current.
How to apply: Apply as described on the program page.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page

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Scrap Tire Cleanup Grants

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Clean up abandoned scrap tires and tires at collection sites.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantEnvironment & Water

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Rounds closed March 31, 2026, April 18, 2025, September 29, 2023, October 28, 2022 and January 28, 2022; no next round posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Community and private applicants with scrap tire cleanup sites; see the annual Request for Proposals.
How to apply: Direct application: apply under the annual Request for Proposals using the Community Cleanup Grant or Private Cleanup Grant application; questions to [email protected].
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected];
Statutory authority: NREPA Part 169, Section 16908(2)(c)

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Scrap Tire Market Development Grants

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Reimburse part of the cost of buying scrap tires or equipment for new tire uses.

Reimbursement of up to 50% of eligible costs

Confirm with agencyGrantEnvironment & Water

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · 2026 round open July 9 to August 14, 2026 (closed); earlier rounds 2022 to 2025; no next round posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: See the Request for Proposals on the program page.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the Market Development Grant Application per the RFP; questions to [email protected].
Applicant types: Business, Public Agency
Award size: Reimbursement of up to 50% of eligible costs
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected];

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Small Manufacturers Retooling Program

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Matching grants for energy efficiency at small manufacturing facilities.

Up to $50,000 per award; $200,000 total

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 100%EnergyHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Expenses before an executed grant agreement are ineligible; monthly reports and one-year follow-up survey.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No application window or deadline stated on the page

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Manufacturers located in Michigan with 500 or fewer employees worldwide, in good standing with the State.
How to apply: Direct application: use the Retooling RFP and online application on the program page; discuss your proposal with Tim Cameron ([email protected]) first.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Up to $50,000 per award; $200,000 total
Funding source: Federal
Match: 100%
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Tim Cameron; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-898-1853;

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Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund (MUSTA)

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Financial assistance to remediate petroleum UST releases.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyOtherEnvironment & Water

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Ongoing claims process; no application deadline stated

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Petroleum underground storage tank owners and operators, local governments and county road commissions with eligible releases; eligibility is determined through MUSTA claim and eligibility forms.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the claim submittal form and Determination of Eligibility form posted on the MUSTA page; contact Bob Reisner ([email protected]).
Applicant types: Business, Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Bob Reisner; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-599-1625;
Statutory authority: NREPA Part 215, Underground Storage Tank Corrective Action Funding

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Watershed Council Support Grants

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

General operating and conservation/education support for watershed organizations.

Up to $40,000 per grant ($300,000 total in FY2027)

Confirm with agencyGrantNo matchEnvironment & Water

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · FY2027 round closed October 7, 2026 (45 proposals); awards spring 2027; the page says future rounds will likely use similar guidelines but posts no next round

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Watershed Councils and Alliances established under State law, local governments, tribal entities, colleges, universities, and 501(c)(3) entities working to improve water quality on a watershed basis; all watersheds statewide.
How to apply: Direct application: submit a proposal with the Watershed Council cover page (EQP9385) and budget form (EQP9290) per the RFP; questions to district NPS staff or Autumn Mitchell ([email protected]).
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal Government, Higher Education
Award size: Up to $40,000 per grant ($300,000 total in FY2027)
Match: Not Required
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Autumn Mitchell; email: [email protected];

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Wetland Mitigation Banking Fund Program

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Grants and low-interest loans to develop wetland mitigation banks.

Grants anticipated at $30,000 to $100,000; loans varies

Confirm with agencyGrant or loanMatch 10%Environment & Water

The catch: Grant funds support bank planning and the loan application; loans fund the bank agreement, design, land and construction.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No application window or deadline stated on the page

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Eligible municipalities developing a wetland mitigation bank.
How to apply: Direct application: complete the WMBF grant application (or loan application) linked on the program page; contact Michael Pennington ([email protected]).
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Grants anticipated at $30,000 to $100,000; loans varies
Match: 10%
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Michael Pennington; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-282-5768;
Statutory authority: Part 52 of NREPA (1994 PA 451), Section 5204f

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2. Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

17 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Boating Infrastructure Grants (BIG)

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Build transient-boater harbor infrastructure for larger recreational boats.

Up to 75% of approved project costs

ExpectedGrantMatch 25%Parks & Recreation

The catch: Must meet both Waterways Grant-in-Aid and USFWS criteria; 20-year maintenance and public-use obligations.

Next deadline: Expected: April 2027 · Annual; DNR applications due April 1 by 5 p.m., federal proposal due in September (date announced)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local units of government and privately owned harbors/marinas; only harbor engineering and infrastructure are eligible. Facilities must be open to the public, for transient boaters only (no seasonal slips or commercial use) and maintained for 20 years.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the DNR Waterways BIGP application to the Waterways Grant Coordinator by April 1; approved applicants then prepare the federal proposal with DNR assistance.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Business
Award size: Up to 75% of approved project costs
Funding source: Federal
Match: 25%
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Curt Wemple; email: [email protected]; tel: 231-444-8029;

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DTE Energy Foundation Tree Planting Grants

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Plant and maintain trees on public land in the DTE service territory.

Up to $4,000 per request

Confirm with agencyGrantEnvironment & Water

The catch: Trees go on public land; projects complete by the following September.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual; applications announced each summer (next round announced mid-summer 2027); awards typically announced in the fall

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local units of government, schools and nonprofit organizations within the service territory of DTE Electric and DTE Gas.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the application to the Forest Resources Division in MiGrants when the round is announced.
Applicant types: Public Agency, School District, Nonprofit
Award size: Up to $4,000 per request
Funding source: Other
Geography: DTE Energy service territory
Contact: name: Kerry Gray, Urban Forestry Grants Specialist; email: [email protected]; tel: 734-691-1806;

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Fisheries Habitat Grant Program

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Fund fish habitat conservation and dam removal or repair.

$25,000 to $1.5 million

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 10%Environment & Water

The catch: Invitation-only full application after pre-proposal; 1.5-year project period (two construction seasons).

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Latest round (2025-26): pre-proposals due November 19, 2025 and full applications January 23, 2026; no next round posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local, state, federal or tribal units of government, academic institutions and nonprofit groups.
How to apply: Direct application: consult DNR Fisheries staff, submit a pre-proposal, then a full application in MiGrants if invited.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Tribal Government, Higher Education, Nonprofit
Award size: $25,000 to $1.5 million
Funding source: State
Match: 10%
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Joe Nohner, Fisheries Division; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-284-6236;
Statutory authority: Part 5 of Act 451, P.A. 1994

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Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grants

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Matching grants to acquire and develop public outdoor recreation areas.

$30,000 to $500,000 per request; no limits on land acquisitions

ExpectedGrantParks & Recreation

The catch: Matching grant; the National Park Service has final approval. Recreation plan due Feb. 1.

Next deadline: Expected: April 2027 · Annual; applications due in MiGrants April 1 each year, recreation plan due Feb. 1

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Any unit of government, including tribes and school districts, with a DNR-approved five-year recreation plan submitted by Feb. 1 of the application year.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the application in MiGrants by April 1; DNR evaluates and recommends to the National Park Service for final approval.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Tribal Government, School District
Award size: $30,000 to $500,000 per request; no limits on land acquisitions
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Christie Bayus, Program Manager, Grants Management Section; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-242-8737;
Statutory authority: Part 703 of P.A. 451 of 1994

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Marine Safety Grants

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Reimburse county boating-safety patrol, education and equipment costs.

Varies by county; reimbursement up to 75% (state funds) or 100% (federal funds) of actual expenditures

ExpectedGrantMatch 25%Law, Justice, and Legal ServicesParks & Recreation

The catch: Reimbursement only, capped at the grant allocation; voucher and documentation due Feb. 1 (state funds) or Oct. 31 (federal funds) after the grant period.

Next deadline: Expected: March 2027 · Annual; applications made available in January and due March 1 each year

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: All Michigan counties are eligible to apply.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the county grant proposal electronically in MiGrants by March 1.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies by county; reimbursement up to 75% (state funds) or 100% (federal funds) of actual expenditures
Funding source: Federal and State
Match: 25%
Geography: Statewide (counties)
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Lieutenant Tom Wanless, Law Enforcement Division; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-284-6026;
Statutory authority: Part 801, 1994 PA 451; 46 U.S.C. 13103(a)(2) and (3) for federal funds

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Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grants

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Acquire public land and develop public outdoor recreation facilities.

Development grants $15,000 to $400,000; no limits on land acquisition grants

ExpectedGrantParks & RecreationEnvironment & Water

The catch: Awards depend on a legislative appropriation and typically come 12 to 18 months after the application deadline. Recreation plan due Feb. 1.

Next deadline: Expected: April 2027 · Annual; community recreation plans due in MiGrants by Feb. 1 and applications by April 1 of the application year; Board recommendations in December

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: State and local units of government and a limited number of school districts or recreation authorities legally constituted to provide recreation, with a DNR-approved five-year recreation plan on file.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the application in MiGrants (DNR grants system) by April 1 after uploading the DNR-approved five-year recreation plan by Feb. 1; DNR staff evaluate, the Trust Fund Board recommends, and the Legislature appropriates.
Applicant types: Public Agency, School District
Award size: Development grants $15,000 to $400,000; no limits on land acquisition grants
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Jon Mayes, Program Manager; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-284-5954;
Statutory authority: Part 19 of P.A. 451 of 1994

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Michigan Volunteer Fire Capacity Grants

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Help rural fire departments buy firefighting equipment.

Up to $4,999 per grantee

ExpectedGrantMatch 50%Disaster Prevention & Relief

The catch: Department buys equipment first, then documents it for payment; project completion by July 1 of the following year.

Next deadline: Expected: June 2027 · Annual; applications available May 1 and due June 30 each year; awards notified by Dec. 1

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Fire departments in rural communities with populations of 10,000 or less and with publicly owned forested land within the protection area.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the emailed application to the DNR fire supervisor for your management unit by June 30.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Up to $4,999 per grantee
Funding source: Federal
Match: 50%
Geography: Statewide (rural communities)
Contact: name: Kelly Robbins, Forest Resources Division; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-930-4294;
Statutory authority: Cooperative Forest Assistance Act of 1978, P.L. 95-313

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Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Trail Improvement Fund Grants

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Maintain and develop designated ORV trails and restore ORV damage.

Up to 100% of cost, not to exceed the grant allocation

ExpectedGrantParks & Recreation

The catch: Sponsors maintain trails to state standards under a grant agreement; payment is by reimbursement request.

Next deadline: Expected: May 2027 · Annual; applications available in early spring and due May 1 each year; grant period Oct. 1 to Sept. 30

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Government agencies and nonprofit, incorporated clubs and organizations. Trails and facilities must be open to the public; damage-restoration funds must be for public land.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the ORV Trail Improvement Program Grant Application (PR3601) with required documents to DNR by May 1.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Up to 100% of cost, not to exceed the grant allocation
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Richard Kennedy, Parks and Recreation Division; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-284-7275;
Statutory authority: Part 811, 1994 PA 451

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ORV Law Enforcement Grants

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Fund county ORV patrols on the designated trail system.

Varies by county; up to 100% of actual expenditures, not to exceed the allocation

ExpectedGrantLaw, Justice, and Legal ServicesParks & Recreation

The catch: Reimbursement capped at the allocation; State Aid Voucher and annual activity report due Oct. 6 after the grant period.

Next deadline: Expected: August 2027 · Annual; applications available each June and due Aug. 1 for the following ORV season

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: County sheriff departments in Michigan counties with state-designated ORV trails.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the county grant application to DNR by Aug. 1.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies by county; up to 100% of actual expenditures, not to exceed the allocation
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide (counties with designated ORV trails)
Contact: name: Richard Kennedy, Parks and Recreation Division; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-284-7275;
Statutory authority: Part 811 Off-Road Vehicles, NREPA (1994 PA 451)

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ORV Safety Education Grants

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Pay for certified ORV safety classes.

Up to $15 per student

ExpectedGrantEducationLaw, Justice, and Legal Services

The catch: Classes must use certified, background-checked instructors; payment requests due Oct. 6 after the grant period.

Next deadline: Expected: August 2027 · Annual; applications available each June and due Aug. 1

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: County and local government agencies, school districts, colleges and universities in Michigan.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the ORV Safety Education Program grant application (PR1831) to DNR by Aug. 1.
Applicant types: Public Agency, School District, Higher Education
Award size: Up to $15 per student
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Richard Kennedy, Parks and Recreation Division; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-284-6107;
Statutory authority: Part 811, Off-Road Vehicles, NREPA (1994 PA 451)

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Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP)

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Acquire or develop public parks in qualifying urban or tribal areas.

$300,000 to $15 million per request

Confirm with agencyGrantParks & RecreationDisadvantaged Communities

The catch: Projects must be on publicly owned land; selected applicants have one year to finalize a grant agreement with the National Park Service.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Latest round: applications were due in MiGrants September 1, 2026 and DNR submits to Grants.gov by November 1, 2026; no next round posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Any unit of government, including tribes, in an urban area of 25,000 or more people (or adjacent urban areas totaling that), or an area administered by a federally recognized tribe, with a DNR-approved five-year recreation plan.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the application in MiGrants; DNR forwards it to Grants.gov and the National Park Service.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Tribal Government
Award size: $300,000 to $15 million per request
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide (qualifying urban and tribal areas)
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Christie Bayus, Program Manager, Grants Management Section; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-242-8737;
Statutory authority: Part 703 of P.A. 451 of 1994

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Recreation Passport Grant Program

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Develop and renovate local public recreation facilities.

$7,500 to $150,000

ExpectedGrantMatch 25%Parks & Recreation

The catch: 25 percent local match; development projects only.

Next deadline: Expected: April 2027 · Annual; applications due in MiGrants April 1 each year; award notification expected each December

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local units of government (cities, villages, townships, counties), the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority, regional recreation authorities under 2000 PA 321 and trailway commissions under Part 721 of the Michigan Trailways Act.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the application in MiGrants by April 1; DNR staff evaluate and recommend to the DNR Director for approval.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: $7,500 to $150,000
Funding source: State
Match: 25%
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Christie Bayus, Program Manager, Grants Management Section; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-242-8737;
Statutory authority: Part 19 of PA 451 of 1994

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Snowmobile Law Enforcement Grants

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Fund snowmobile trail patrol by local law enforcement.

Varies by grantee; reimbursement up to 85% of actual expenditures

ExpectedGrantMatch 15%Law, Justice, and Legal ServicesParks & Recreation

The catch: 15 percent local match; State Aid Voucher and activity report due May 31 after the grant period.

Next deadline: Expected: August 2027 · Annual; applications available each June and due Aug. 1 for the following snowmobile season

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: County sheriff departments and other local law enforcement agencies in Michigan.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the grant proposal (Overview and Instructions and Grant Application) to DNR by Aug. 1.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies by grantee; reimbursement up to 85% of actual expenditures
Funding source: State
Match: 15%
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Lieutenant Tom Wanless, Law Enforcement Division; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-284-6026;
Statutory authority: Part 821 Snowmobiles, 1994 PA 451

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Snowmobile Trail Improvement Fund Grants

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Groom and maintain the designated snowmobile trail system.

Per-mile payment for grooming; 100% of actual cost for equipment and special maintenance

Confirm with agencyGrantParks & Recreation

The catch: DNR assigns the trails a sponsor maintains; only current sponsors may seek equipment or special-maintenance grants.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual; applications released in late spring and due in summer (no exact date on the page); new trail proposals may be submitted any time during the year

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local units of government and incorporated nonprofit snowmobile clubs and organizations; sponsors must have their own grooming equipment and trail access in an area with adequate snowfall.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the grooming (PR1851), special maintenance (PR1852) or trail easement (PR1866) application with site-control documentation to DNR.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Per-mile payment for grooming; 100% of actual cost for equipment and special maintenance
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Richard Kennedy, Parks and Recreation Division; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-284-7275;
Statutory authority: Part 821, 1994 PA 451

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Upper Peninsula Deer Habitat Improvement Grants

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Improve deer habitat on private land in the Upper Peninsula through partnerships.

$5,000 to $25,000

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 25%Environment & Water

The catch: 25 percent cost share; paper submission only (mail or fax, no email); work must be finished by Sept. 30 of the grant year.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Latest round: proposals postmarked by March 6, 2026; no next round posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Conservation organizations, sportsperson groups, NGOs or local conservation districts with a DNR-recognized wildlife or hunting mission. Governments and private individuals or clubs are ineligible as direct applicants.
How to apply: Direct application: mail or fax the application packet to the DNR Norway Field Office (no email submissions).
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: $5,000 to $25,000
Funding source: State
Match: 25%
Geography: Upper Peninsula
Statutory authority: Public Act 106 of 1971 (Deer Range Improvement Program fund)

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Waterways Grant-in-Aid Program Grants

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Fund engineering studies and infrastructure at grant-in-aid harbors and public boating access sites.

Varies — check official page; about $3.4 million appropriated for FY2026

ExpectedGrantMatch 50%Parks & RecreationTransportation

The catch: 50% match; harbor projects need a DNR-approved five-year harbor plan by Feb. 1.

Next deadline: Expected: April 2027 · Annual; applications due April 1 by 5 p.m. (next Monday if it falls on a weekend)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local units of government (city, village, township, county) and state colleges and universities. Harbor applicants must also provide an approved Harbor/Marina Facilities 5-Year Recreation Plan, three years of harbor logs and three years of financial summaries.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the Waterways grant program application and supporting documents to DNR by April 1; DNR staff conduct a technical review and award based on prioritization and appropriation.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Higher Education
Award size: Varies — check official page; about $3.4 million appropriated for FY2026
Funding source: State
Match: 50%
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Curt Wemple; email: [email protected]; tel: 231-577-8973;

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Wildlife Habitat Grant Program

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Improve the quality and quantity of wildlife habitat.

$50,000 to $500,000

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 10%Environment & Water

The catch: 10 percent match; two-year project period.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Latest round: the 2026 RFP went out May 4, 2026 with applications due June 25, 2026; no next round posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local, state, federal or tribal units of government, and profit or nonprofit organizations.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the application with supporting documentation in MiGrants by the due date in the annual handbook.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Tribal Government, Nonprofit, Business
Award size: $50,000 to $500,000
Funding source: State
Match: 10%
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Clay Buchanan, Wildlife Division; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-614-0918;
Statutory authority: Part 5 of Act 451, P.A. 1994

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3. Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)

10 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Freight Economic Development Program

Michigan Department of Transportation

Grants to rail customers to connect to or expand their use of the rail system.

Up to $2,000,000

OpenGrantTransportationHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Grants cover at most 50 percent of rail customer infrastructure cost, so the customer funds the remainder.

Next deadline: Rolling · Rolling; the page says applications are accepted at any time.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Rail customers with rail infrastructure projects, such as rail spurs, that connect to or expand use of the rail system.
How to apply: Direct application: complete the Freight Economic Development application linked from the program page and send questions to the MDOT Office of Rail contact.
Applicant types: Business, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Up to $2,000,000
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Alex Nikoloff; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-290-9691;

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Local Bridge Program

Michigan Department of Transportation

Funding to replace, rehabilitate and maintain locally owned bridges.

Varies — about $50 million distributed per program year

Confirm with agencyGrantTransportation

The catch: Selected projects are reviewed for federal and state regulation and AASHTO standards compliance before bid advertisement and letting.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual application process; the FY 2029 Call for Applications is posted on the page. The page states no deadline.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local road agencies designated in Public Act 51: county road commissions and departments, cities and villages, with eligible local bridges.
How to apply: Direct application: respond to the annual Call for Applications posted on the program page (submission sheet and exhibits).
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — about $50 million distributed per program year
Funding source: Federal and State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Keith Cooper, P.E., Bridge Team Leader; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-331-1395;

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Local Grade Separation Program

Michigan Department of Transportation

Funding for local projects that separate roads from railroad crossings.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrantTransportation

Next deadline: Dec 1, 2026 · Current (2027) solicitation: applications due December 1, 2026. The page does not state whether the solicitation recurs each year.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local road authorities (or their consultants on their behalf) with grade separation projects at railroad crossings.
How to apply: Direct application: follow the 2027 Local Grade Separation letter and exhibits linked from the crossing programs page.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Alexis Louth, Local Crossing Analyst; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-897-2103;

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Local Safety Program

Michigan Department of Transportation

Funding to improve safety for all users on locally owned public roads.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantTransportation

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual; the FY 2028 call for projects is posted and lists applications received. The page states no deadline.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local agencies with safety projects on public roads under their jurisdiction; roads need not be on the federal-aid network.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the Safety Project Submittal (Form 1627) or the HSIP Streamlined Systemic Application per the annual call letter on the program page.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Landon Johnson, P.E., Special Programs team leader; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-335-6779;

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Michigan Rail Enhancement Grant Program (M-REP)

Michigan Department of Transportation

Grants to railroads and transload facility owners to improve rail safety, efficiency, access, capacity and condition.

Up to $5,000,000 per applicant; at least $20 million expected in total this round

OpenGrantMatch 30%Transportation

The catch: Reimbursement grant paid in up to three installments; the last (at least 30 percent) follows final MDOT inspection, and up-front money is limited to 25 percent with collateral required. The application and attachments are subject to FOIA.

Next deadline: Nov 9, 2026 · Current round closes at 11:59 p.m. on November 9, 2026 (inside the week-out window, so no dated deadline is shown). Decisions within 90 days of the deadline; contract takes six to eight weeks. No later round posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Freight railroads and owners (or prospective owners) of multi-user transload facilities. Ineligible: engineering services, permit fees, and property or right-of-way acquisition. Movable equipment or rolling stock needs proof of Michigan-specific use.
How to apply: Direct application: complete the M-REP application linked from the Freight Economic Development page, with a project map, serving-railroad letter of support, plans and a construction cost estimate.
Applicant types: Business, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Up to $5,000,000 per applicant; at least $20 million expected in total this round
Match: 30%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide

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Michigan Rail Loan Assistance Program (MiRLAP)

Michigan Department of Transportation

No-interest loans to railroads for rail infrastructure preservation and improvements.

Up to $2,000,000

Confirm with agencyLoanTransportation

The catch: This is a loan, repaid by the railroad (interest-free). Loans cover at most 90 percent of project cost.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · MDOT is not accepting applications at this time; no next window posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Railroads with rail infrastructure preservation or improvement projects.
How to apply: Direct application: complete the MiRLAP application linked from the Freight Economic Development page when MDOT is accepting applications.
Applicant types: Business, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Up to $2,000,000
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Alex Nikoloff; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-290-9691;

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Railroad Crossing Surface Program

Michigan Department of Transportation

Grants for crossing surface improvements on local roads.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantTransportation

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual call for projects; the page says the next call will open in July 2027. No deadline posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local road agencies, in cooperation with the railroad company, with crossing surface projects on local roads.
How to apply: Direct application: respond to the annual call for projects on the crossing programs page when it opens (July 2027).
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Alexis Louth, Local Crossing Analyst; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-897-2103;

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State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) Loan Program

Michigan Department of Transportation

Loans to public entities for eligible highway, transit, rail and intermodal projects.

Generally not above $2,000,000; no minimum

OpenLoanTransportation

The catch: Loans carry interest up to market rate and a maximum 20-year term, with the first payment due one year after disbursement. Agreements over $500,000 need State Administrative Board and State Transportation Commission approval, which can take up to 12 weeks.

Next deadline: Rolling · Rolling; the page says applications are accepted year around and usually evaluated within 30 days.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Act 51 eligible public entities (county road commissions, cities, villages or MDOT) with eligible highway, rail or transit projects, and an identified revenue source to repay the loan.
How to apply: Direct application: talk with the SIB coordinator, then submit the brief loan application (form 1784); approved projects move to a state/local loan agreement.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Generally not above $2,000,000; no minimum
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Jessica Pierce, SIB Loan Coordinator; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-388-7680;
Statutory authority: Section 350 of the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995

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Transportation Alternatives Program

Michigan Department of Transportation

The Michigan Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) is a competitive federal grant program established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantTransportation

Next deadline: See official page · See official page

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Public Act 51 agencies: county road commissions, cities, villages, regional transportation authorities and transit agencies Non-Act 51 agencies: townships and counties, state departments, federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools and tribal governments (these organizations generally need to partner with an Act 51 agency to apply);
How to apply: Apply as described on the program page.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Tribal Government
Award size: Varies — check official page

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Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF)

Michigan Department of Transportation

The mission of the Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) is to enhance the ability of the state to compete in an international economy, to serve as a catalyst for economic growth of the state, and to improve the quality of life in the state.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantTransportation

Next deadline: See official page · See official page

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: It provides funds to state, county, and city road agencies for immediate highway needs related to economic development.
How to apply: Apply as described on the program page.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page

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4. Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)

12 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Build MI Community Grant Initiative

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Gap financing for small-scale, incremental redevelopment projects.

$50,000-$250,000 (up to $350,000 with training), plus up to $35,000 for technical assistance

Confirm with agencyGrantHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Disbursed on development milestones with post-project reporting. Funding may already be committed.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Varies; applicants work with their Community Development Manager and the page posts no deadline

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Developers and property owners taking on small-scale redevelopment; projects in Redevelopment Ready or Michigan Main Street communities and geographically disadvantaged areas are more competitive. See the program guidelines.
How to apply: Direct application: submit an application with supporting documents while working with your MEDC Community Development Manager; MEDC may then issue a letter of intent.
Applicant types: Business, Individual, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: $50,000-$250,000 (up to $350,000 with training), plus up to $35,000 for technical assistance
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide

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Certified Local Government (CLG) Grants

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Historic preservation planning, documentation, education and bricks-and-mortar grants.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantNo matchHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentLibraries and Arts

The catch: Expense-reimbursement grants; projects must be completed by August 1, 2029.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual: CLGs in good standing "are eligible to apply for yearly grants from SHPO"; the current round's dates are in the CLG grant manual.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local units certified in the CLG program before the deadline; properties for physical work must be owned by the CLG, a nonprofit or a public entity and be listed in or contribute to the National Register.
How to apply: Direct application: notify SHPO of intent to apply by January 8, 2027, then email the complete application to the SHPO Grants Manager by February 5, 2027.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Match: Not Required
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Alan Higgins, Grants Manager; email: [email protected];

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Match on Main

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Reimbursement grants for new and expanding downtown small businesses.

Up to $25,000 per project

Confirm with agencyGrantHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Reimbursement only, paid as one lump sum after full project completion; no advance or milestone payments.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Funding rounds; the FY26 window ran March 1 to April 24, 2026 and awards have been approved. No next round is posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Applicant organizations in communities designated Essentials or Certified Redevelopment Ready Communities, or Select or Master level Michigan Main Street communities. Projects must be finished within 12 months of the grant agreement.
How to apply: Direct application: an eligible applicant organization submits applications through the MEDC portal during an open round, after a documented local business selection process.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Up to $25,000 per project
Funding source: State
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide

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Michigan Community Revitalization Program (MCRP)

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Development gap financing for contaminated, blighted, obsolete or historic properties.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrant or loanHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentEnvironment & Water

The catch: Awards are a share of eligible investment determined by a needs analysis; other funding sources must be explored first.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Varies; the page does not post a deadline. Contact your MEDC Community Development Manager.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Projects on eligible contaminated, blighted, functionally obsolete or historic properties; details are in the MSF-approved MCRP guidelines linked from the page.
How to apply: Direct application: review the guidelines and contact your MEDC Community Development Manager to start an application.
Applicant types: Business, Public Agency, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide

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Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program (MLAP)

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Matching grants to restore and repair historic lighthouses.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrantLibraries and ArtsHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Matching grants; see the Grant Manual.

Next deadline: Nov 20, 2026 · Annual; 2027 applications are due November 20, 2026

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Stewards of historic Michigan lighthouses; confirm requirements in the 2027 MLAP Grant Manual.
How to apply: Direct application: follow the 2027 MLAP Grant Manual linked from the Save Our Lights page.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide

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MSF Brownfield Site Investment Program (BSIP)

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Prepare brownfield sites for redevelopment.

$50,000-$1,000,000 per project

Confirm with agencyGrant or loanHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentEnvironment & Water

The catch: Performance-based with milestones and periodic reporting; MSF Board approves exceptions.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Varies; the guidelines page does not post a deadline

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A brownfield redevelopment authority or a village, city, township or county served by a local brownfield authority, with an approved Brownfield Plan and a future use supported by a local master plan. Preference goes to Redevelopment Ready Sites in certified RRC communities and reuse of publicly owned buildings.
How to apply: Direct application: submit an administratively complete application to MEDC Community Development staff with the work description, future-use timeline and an approved Brownfield Plan.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: $50,000-$1,000,000 per project
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Statutory authority: Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act, Act 381 of 1996

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Parks and Resilient Communities (PARC) Funding Round

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Renovate local parks and gathering spaces with resilient public infrastructure.

$500,000-$1,000,000 per project; $15,000,000 total

OpenGrantParks & RecreationDisaster Prevention & ReliefHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Federal CDBG compliance applies, and projects must be completed by December 31, 2028.

Next deadline: Feb 12, 2027 · One-time funding round launched October 30, 2026; application due February 12, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. EST; applicant webinar November 19, 2026

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local public recreation spaces and gathering spaces; see the PARC Application Instructions and Program Guidelines for applicant and project requirements. CDBG funds also carry federal low-to-moderate-income and compliance rules (the page links an HUD LMI list).
How to apply: Direct application: complete the PARC Application and email it with all attachments, in one PDF if possible, to [email protected] by the deadline. Questions go to the same address; MEDC posts a Q&A each Friday.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: $500,000-$1,000,000 per project; $15,000,000 total
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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Public Spaces Community Places (PSCP)

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Dollar-for-dollar state match for crowdfunded public space projects.

Match up to $50,000 (up to $25,000 for universally designed projects)

OpenGrantMatch Dollar for dollarHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentParks & Recreation

The catch: The campaign must reach its crowdfunding goal to unlock the match.

Next deadline: Rolling · Rolling; project applications accepted on a rolling basis

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local units of government and nonprofits with a public space project that has local momentum and a traditional downtown setting; projects can be in any Michigan community. See the 2026 PSCP Program Guidelines adopted by the Michigan Strategic Fund in January 2026.
How to apply: Direct application: start a project application on the Patronicity website (patronicity.com/puremichigan); Patronicity staff help complete it, MEDC evaluates it, and approved projects launch a crowdfunding campaign.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Match up to $50,000 (up to $25,000 for universally designed projects)
Funding source: State
Match: Dollar for dollar
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Program

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Gap financing for place-based infrastructure and real estate rehabilitation.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrantHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Grants are performance-based. Funding may already be committed, so confirm availability first.

Next deadline: Rolling · Rolling for real estate redevelopment grants as funds are available; the page says current funding is expected to be fully used

Applicant tip: Contact your Community Development Manager before preparing an application, since the page says the pipeline is expected to exhaust funds.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Individuals or entities rehabilitating vacant, underutilized, blighted or historic structures, or developing permanent place-based infrastructure in traditional downtowns and public spaces. See the RAP program guidelines.
How to apply: Direct application: download the RAP application and guidelines from the RAP page and work with your MEDC Community Development Manager.
Applicant types: Business, Individual, Public Agency, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide

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RRC Predevelopment Assistance

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Funds consultants for due diligence on community-priority development sites.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrantHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Funds consulting services for the site rather than construction.

Next deadline: Rolling · First-come, first-served

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Certified Redevelopment Ready Communities with a locally identified priority project.
How to apply: Direct application: contact the RRC team through your Community Planner to request predevelopment assistance.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide

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RRC Technical Assistance Match Funding

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Match funding for planning projects that advance a community toward RRC designation.

Up to $30,000 (Essentials) or $40,000 (Certified)

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 25%Housing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Funded projects must produce deliverables that meet RRC Certified expectations.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Requests reviewed weekly; decisions issued Mondays, with the request form due two business days before

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Communities with at least one year of formal RRC engagement, a Community Snapshot, regular contact with their Community Planner, steady progress on unaligned best practices and maintained annual criteria.
How to apply: Direct application: confirm eligibility with your RRC Community Planner, then submit the request form for weekly team review.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Up to $30,000 (Essentials) or $40,000 (Certified)
Funding source: State
Match: 25%
Geography: Statewide

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State Historic Preservation Tax Credit

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

State income tax credit for rehabilitating historic properties.

Credit of up to 25% of eligible rehabilitation expenses

OpenTax creditHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Credits are capped by program availability, and work should be approved before it begins.

Next deadline: Nov 30, 2026 · Annual; 2026 applications must reach SHPO by November 30, 2026

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Properties listed in the National Register, the State Register of Historic Sites, or in a local historic district, individually or as contributing. Work must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the three-part application by courier to the SHPO office; hand-delivered applications are refused.
Applicant types: Individual, Business, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Credit of up to 25% of eligible rehabilitation expenses
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide

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5. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)

11 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Agricultural Preservation Fund Grants

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Buy permanent agricultural conservation easements to preserve farmland.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantAgricultureEnvironment & Water

The catch: Local program must first be qualified by the Board; land is protected by a permanent easement.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual application cycle (page says applications for grants occur on an annual basis; no month stated)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local units of government (counties, cities, townships, villages with zoning authority) whose PDR programs have been qualified by the Agricultural Preservation Fund Board.
How to apply: Direct application: qualify the local PDR program with the Agricultural Preservation Fund Board, then apply under the Board's Policies and Procedures; call 517-243-7949 or email [email protected].
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: J. Krohn; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-243-7949;
Statutory authority: Part 362 of Public Act 451 of 1994

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Animal Welfare Fund Grants

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Support shelter sterilization, anti-cruelty training and animal care programs.

Varies — check official page

ExpectedGrantAnimal Services

The catch: Applications are due the October before the grant cycle starts, so a shelter must plan almost a year ahead.

Next deadline: Expected: October 2027 · Annual; grant cycle runs February 1 to September 1, and applications must be received by October 15 of the year prior to the grant cycle

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Animal shelters; see the Animal Welfare Fund Grant Application for requirements.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the Animal Welfare Fund Grant Application to MDARD by October 15 of the year before the grant cycle.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Kate Turner, Grant Administrator; tel: 517-898-4427;
Statutory authority: Act 132 of 2007

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County Fairs Capital Improvement Grants

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Fund building and capital improvements on county fairgrounds.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantAgricultureHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Applications are submitted in MDARD's MiAgGrants system under a MiLogin Citizen or Business account.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Latest round (FY2026): request opened October 15, 2025, proposals due March 18, 2026 at 5 p.m., recipients announced early May 2026, project duration to August 21, 2027; no next round posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: County fairs and other public bodies as listed on the grants landing page; building improvements must be to buildings owned by the fair association or political subdivision.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the proposal in MDARD's MiAgGrants system under a MiLogin Citizen or Business account during the open round.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Zane Stanton, Financial Specialist, Executive Office; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-855-0041;

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Equine Grant Program

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Promote horse racing and equine research, support and aftercare.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantAgricultureAnimal Services

The catch: Proposals are submitted by email, due 5 p.m. EST.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Latest round (2026): proposals due February 27, 2026, awards April 2026, grant period May 2026 to August 31, 2027; no next round posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Eligible organizations within the equine industry; see the program guidelines.
How to apply: Direct application: complete the Instructions and Application Document and email the proposal to MDARD by the deadline.
Applicant types: Other Legal Entity, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Jeff Haarer, Program Manager, Agriculture Development Division; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-896-2236;

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Food and Agriculture Investment Fund Grants

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Expand food and agriculture processing and industry growth.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantAgricultureHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Competitive; selected on industry and investment impact.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No current round or deadline posted on the program page

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Food, agriculture and forest product companies of any size, and others investing in or expanding food, agriculture or forest products operations in Michigan. It is a performance-based grant: the project is carried out and costs are reimbursed per the grant agreement.
How to apply: Direct application: work with the MDARD economic development specialist for your region on a preliminary application; projects approved to move forward submit a full application that the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development approves or denies.
Applicant types: Business, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide

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Food Safety Education Fund Grants

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Train consumers, food service staff and food-law inspectors on food safety.

No cap; historically $5,000 to $75,000 per award

Confirm with agencyGrantFood & NutritionConsumer Protection

The catch: Cost-reimbursement; grantees cover costs until reports and receipts are reviewed, with up to four reimbursements in a 12-month cycle.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Latest round (2026-27): RFP released May 1, 2026, proposals due June 16, 2026; no next round posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Michigan governmental and nonprofit organizations; routine required training such as HACCP or ServSafe is not fundable.
How to apply: Direct application: complete the grant application in the annual request for proposals on the MDARD website and submit by the due date.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: No cap; historically $5,000 to $75,000 per award
Funding source: State
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide
Statutory authority: Michigan Food Law of 2000, Section 4117

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Horticulture Fund Grant

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Fund plant-pest research, training and outreach.

Up to $20,000 per approved proposal per year

OpenGrantAgricultureScience, Technology, and Research & Development

The catch: Competitive; projects run to June 30, 2028 under the FY2027 cycle.

Next deadline: Nov 20, 2026 · Annual; FY2027 proposals due November 20, 2026, awards notified the week of May 1, 2027

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Professors, researchers and extension agents; see the FY2027 Horticulture Fund Grant Guidelines and Application.
How to apply: Direct application: complete the FY2027 Horticulture Fund Grant Guidelines and Application and submit it to MDARD by November 20, 2026.
Applicant types: Higher Education, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Up to $20,000 per approved proposal per year
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Bryan Webster; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-719-1693;
Statutory authority: Act 189 of 1931 (Insect Pests and Plant Diseases Act)

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Livestock and Commodity Exposition Competitive Grants

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Support fairs and expositions that show livestock and commodities.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantAgriculture

The catch: Applications are submitted in MDARD's MiAgGrants system under a MiLogin Citizen or Business account.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Associations or other organized events hosting fairs or expositions showing livestock and commodities.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the proposal in MiAgGrants under a MiLogin Citizen or Business account during the open round.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Zane Stanton, Financial Analyst, Executive Office; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-855-0041;

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Michigan Craft Beverage Council Research and Education Grants

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Fund research and education for Michigan's craft beverage industry.

Varies — check official page

ExpectedGrantAgricultureScience, Technology, and Research & Development

The catch: Priorities for FY27 are set by the Council; proposals are due at 3 p.m. EST.

Next deadline: Expected: January 2027 · Annual; the page shows the FY27 Request for Proposals released December 2026 with proposals due January 2027 at 3 p.m. EST (day not shown), and lists recipients for every year 2019-2025.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: See the Research Grant Guidelines and Application and the Education Grant Guidelines and Application linked on the page.
How to apply: Direct application: complete the Research or Education Grant Guidelines and Application and submit by the due date.
Applicant types: Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Jenelle Jagmin, Craft Beverage Program Manager; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-930-0696;

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Specialty Crop Block Grants

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Enhance the competitiveness of Michigan specialty crops.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantAgriculture

The catch: Applications only during the open window, in MiAgGrants under a MiLogin account.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual; public input on 2027 priorities open until 5 p.m. ET November 24, 2026; 2027 application window not yet posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Nonprofits, for-profit organizations, government entities and tribal governments with projects that enhance the competitiveness of Michigan specialty crops (fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops) and benefit more than one product or organization.
How to apply: Direct application: submit through MDARD's MiAgGrants system during the open application period.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Business, Public Agency, Tribal Government
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: MDARD Grants Program; email: [email protected];

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Underserved, Value-Added, Regional Food Systems, and Supply Chain Grants

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Expand value-added agriculture, regional food systems and supply chain businesses.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantAgricultureFood & Nutrition

The catch: Applications only through MiAgGrants during the RFP window.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Latest round (2026): RFP opened February 26, 2026 and closed April 15, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET; no next round posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: See the FY26 Program Guidelines on the program page.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the proposal in MDARD's MiAgGrants site under a MiLogin Citizen or Business account during the RFP window.
Applicant types: Business, Individual
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: MDARD Grants Program; email: [email protected];

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6. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)

11 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Child Advocacy Center Grants (State and VOCA)

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Enhances or expands services at child advocacy centers for victims of child abuse and their non-offending family members.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantHealth & Human ServicesLaw, Justice, and Legal Services

The catch: Mostly open to established child advocacy centers; state lines may be by solicitation only.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Ongoing program; the DVS guidelines say some state lines are solicited annually or every 3 to 5 years and others competed. No application date on the page.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Child advocacy centers with a demonstrated history of serving victims of child abuse.
How to apply: Direct application: register an agency profile in MDHHS EGrAMS (https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs), request the application as a project director while a solicitation is open, and submit electronically through EGrAMS.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal Government
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal and State
Geography: Michigan
Submit via: true
Statutory authority: MCL 722.1401; Children's Advocacy Center Act, PA 544 of 2008

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Children Trust Michigan Direct Service Prevention Grants

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Funds community-based secondary prevention programs that support strong families and prevent child abuse and neglect.

Up to $80,000 per grantee in the 2024 round

Confirm with agencyGrantHealth & Human Services

The catch: Initial awards are for one fiscal year; continuing funding depends on performance and available funds.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Competitive solicitations through EGrAMS (Children Trust Michigan); the 2024 round closed May 1, 2024; no next round stated on the page read.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local or statewide public, private or nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, federally recognized tribes or groups of tribes, and Urban Indian Health Centers; current grantees may apply only for new programs or added components.
How to apply: Direct application: register an agency profile in MDHHS EGrAMS (https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs), request the application as a project director while a solicitation is open, and submit electronically through EGrAMS.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal Government
Award size: Up to $80,000 per grantee in the 2024 round
Funding source: Other
Geography: Michigan
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected];

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Children Trust Michigan Primary Prevention Program

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Funds community-based primary prevention of child abuse and neglect.

$97,500 total in the 2026 round; per-award amounts vary

Confirm with agencyGrantHealth & Human Services

The catch: Short initial grant period; the program centers on primary prevention rather than treatment.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Competitive solicitation through EGrAMS (Children Trust Michigan - Local Council); the PPP3-2026 round closed February 13, 2026 with no next round posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, private and public entities, local health departments, federally recognized tribes or groups of tribes, Urban Indian Health Clinic programs and universities.
How to apply: Direct application: register an agency profile in MDHHS EGrAMS (https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs), request the application as a project director while a solicitation is open, and submit electronically through EGrAMS.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal Government, Higher Education
Award size: $97,500 total in the 2026 round; per-award amounts vary
Funding source: Other
Geography: Michigan
Submit via: true

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Domestic Violence Comprehensive Services Grants

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Operating support for domestic violence services from VOCA, FVPSA, TANF and state general funds.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantHealth & Human ServicesLaw, Justice, and Legal Services

The catch: Federal and state grant conditions vary by fund source; multi-year competitive awards mean openings are infrequent.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Listed as an ongoing program; competitive awards run three to five years and solicitations post on EGrAMS. No application date on the program page.

Applicant tip: Register in EGrAMS and subscribe to funding notices so you hear when a solicitation opens.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Each solicitation sets eligibility; DVS grants go to nonprofit organizations, local government entities and tribes.
How to apply: Direct application: register an agency profile in MDHHS EGrAMS (https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs), request the application as a project director while a solicitation is open, and submit electronically through EGrAMS.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal Government, Higher Education
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal and State
Geography: Michigan
Submit via: true

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Human Trafficking Victim Services Grants

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Expands direct services and specialized support for survivors of labor and sex trafficking.

About $2.1 million total in the 2026 round; per-award amounts vary

Confirm with agencyGrantLaw, Justice, and Legal ServicesHealth & Human Services

The catch: Applicants should be established victim service organizations; awards are for one October to September period.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Competitive solicitation through EGrAMS; the HTPC-2027 round closed June 24, 2026 with no next round posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: The last solicitation accepted 501(c)(3) nonprofits, private and public entities, local health departments, federally recognized tribes, groups of tribes, Urban Indian Health Clinic programs and universities.
How to apply: Direct application: register an agency profile in MDHHS EGrAMS (https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs), request the application as a project director while a solicitation is open, and submit electronically through EGrAMS.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal Government, Higher Education
Award size: About $2.1 million total in the 2026 round; per-award amounts vary
Funding source: Federal and State
Geography: Michigan
Submit via: true

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Michigan Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Competitive quality-of-life and quality-of-care grants for nursing facility residents, paid from federal civil money penalty funds.

$5 million available this round; the earlier FY2027 round capped awards at $6,000 per nursing home served, up to $750,000 per applicant

OpenGrantHealth & Human Services

The catch: State review can take up to a month, then CMS reviews for another 90 to 120 days; projects must enhance services beyond what facilities must already provide.

Next deadline: Nov 17, 2026 · Competitive rounds posted more than once a year; the current round (application open October 16, 2026) closes November 17, 2026 with projects starting April 1, 2027. An earlier round closed April 24, 2026.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Hospitals and health care organizations, academic institutions, nursing facilities, nonprofits, private businesses, Native American Tribal organizations and other organizations able to plan, run and evaluate projects that improve care or quality of life for nursing home residents. State employees cannot apply.
How to apply: Direct application: register in MDHHS EGrAMS, request the application by 5 p.m. November 10, 2026 and submit electronically by 3 p.m. November 17, 2026 under Health and Aging Services Administration, program CMPR2-2027.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Business, Tribal Government, Higher Education, Other Legal Entity
Award size: $5 million available this round; the earlier FY2027 round capped awards at $6,000 per nursing home served, up to $750,000 per applicant
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Michigan
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected];

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Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council Grants

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Competitive grants to change systems, communities and lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantHealth & Human ServicesDisadvantaged Communities

The catch: Grants must advance the Council's five-year plan; funds cannot pay for direct services, therapy or capital costs.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Competitive RFPs posted when the Council issues them; unsolicited proposals are not accepted. No current deadline stated on the grants page.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Set by each RFP; past RFPs were open to private non-profits, institutions of higher education and governmental agencies.
How to apply: Direct application: apply to an open RFP through the Council's online grants system, DD Suite (www.ddsuite.org).
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, Higher Education
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Michigan
Submit via: true

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Responsive Services for Victims of Crime (VOCA)

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

VOCA funds for culturally specific and responsive victim services in historically marginalized communities.

About $5.1 million across this grant and Underserved Crime Categories in the 2026 round

Confirm with agencyGrantLaw, Justice, and Legal ServicesDisadvantaged Communities

The catch: Federal VOCA conditions apply, including no supplanting of state or local funds.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Competitive solicitation through EGrAMS; the 2027 round closed August 27, 2026 with no next round posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Organizations whose mission addresses culturally specific or underserved populations, or that provide specialized victim services in areas with large historically marginalized communities, with prior experience serving victims and managing federal and state funds.
How to apply: Direct application: register an agency profile in MDHHS EGrAMS (https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs), request the application as a project director while a solicitation is open, and submit electronically through EGrAMS.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal Government, Higher Education
Award size: About $5.1 million across this grant and Underserved Crime Categories in the 2026 round
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Michigan
Submit via: true

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Sexual Assault Services Grants (SAFS, SACS and SANE)

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Funds focused and comprehensive services for sexual assault survivors and sexual assault nurse examiner programs.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantHealth & Human ServicesLaw, Justice, and Legal Services

The catch: Federal and state grant conditions vary by fund source.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Listed as an ongoing program; solicitations post on EGrAMS. No application date on the program page.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Each solicitation sets eligibility; DVS grants go to nonprofit organizations, local government entities and tribes.
How to apply: Direct application: register an agency profile in MDHHS EGrAMS (https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs), request the application as a project director while a solicitation is open, and submit electronically through EGrAMS.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal Government, Higher Education
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal and State
Geography: Michigan
Submit via: true
Statutory authority: MCL 400.1531 et seq. (SANE program)

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STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grants (Michigan)

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Federal VAWA STOP funds for criminal justice response and victim advocacy projects on domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking.

About $1.763 million total in the 2026 round; per-award amounts vary

Confirm with agencyGrantLaw, Justice, and Legal ServicesHealth & Human Services

The catch: Federal VAWA purpose areas and reporting apply; grants run on the October to September state fiscal year.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Competitive solicitation issued through EGrAMS when funding is available; the STOPV-2027 round closed May 1, 2026 with no next round posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: The last solicitation accepted 501(c)(3) nonprofits, private and public entities, local health departments, federally recognized tribes, groups of tribes, Urban Indian Health Clinic programs and universities.
How to apply: Direct application: register an agency profile in MDHHS EGrAMS (https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs), request the application as a project director while a solicitation is open, and submit electronically through EGrAMS.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal Government, Higher Education
Award size: About $1.763 million total in the 2026 round; per-award amounts vary
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Michigan
Submit via: true

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Underserved Crime Categories (VOCA)

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

VOCA funds for specialized services to victims of crime categories that are underserved or unserved.

About $5.1 million across this grant and Responsive Services for Victims of Crime in the 2026 round

Confirm with agencyGrantLaw, Justice, and Legal ServicesHealth & Human Services

The catch: Federal VOCA conditions apply, including no supplanting of state or local funds.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Competitive solicitation through EGrAMS; the 2027 round closed August 27, 2026 with no next round posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Organizations that provide specialized services to victims in the underserved crime categories MDHHS defines.
How to apply: Direct application: register an agency profile in MDHHS EGrAMS (https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs), request the application as a project director while a solicitation is open, and submit electronically through EGrAMS.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal Government, Higher Education
Award size: About $5.1 million across this grant and Responsive Services for Victims of Crime in the 2026 round
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Michigan
Submit via: true

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7. Michigan Department of Education (MDE)

8 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

Michigan Department of Education

USDA child and adult care food program administered by MDE; organizations apply through MDE to join.

Varies — check official page

OpenOtherFood & NutritionHealth & Human Services

The catch: Participation is by approval as a center or sponsor and follows the program's USDA rules; this card does not list rates or reimbursement amounts because the pages fetched do not state them.

Next deadline: Rolling · Applications accepted throughout the year (open since April 1, 2026 per MDE's grants page)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Child care and adult care centers, sponsors of centers and family day care home sponsors. Detailed requirements are in the How to Apply checklists on the program pages.
How to apply: Direct application: email [email protected] with the number of locations and your for-profit or non-profit status, then follow the How to Apply checklist for centers and sponsors or for family day care home sponsors.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Business
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected];

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Future Proud Michigan Educator EXPLORE Grant (Section 504)

Michigan Department of Education

Grants to start or grow teacher-pathway programs for students in grades 6-12 and to fund tuition for employed EXPLORE graduates.

Up to $10,000 per school building (program grants) or up to $10,000 per candidate (tuition grants)

OpenGrantEducationEmployment, Labor & Training

The catch: Tuition grants are tied to EXPLORE graduates who are employed by the applicant and enrolled in a pathway to traditional teacher certification.

Next deadline: Dec 7, 2026 · Annual (FY27 window October 26 to December 7, 2026; award notifications estimated early February 2027; FY26 grantees announced February 2026)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Michigan intermediate school districts, local education agencies (traditional school districts and public school academies) and non-public schools that have, are developing or are expanding EXPLORE programs.
How to apply: Direct application: log in to NexSys, start the application titled "Future Proud Michigan Educator Explore", select the grant purposes, and submit; an FY27 application template is on the program page.
Applicant types: School District, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Up to $10,000 per school building (program grants) or up to $10,000 per candidate (tuition grants)
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Jennifer Dickens, Office of Educator Excellence; email: [email protected];

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Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own (GYO) Grant for School Staff

Michigan Department of Education

Funds partnerships that help school support staff earn teacher certification or teachers earn added endorsements.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrantEducationEmployment, Labor & Training

The catch: Only the final fillable forms posted October 21, 2026 are accepted; older drafts cause a denial or delay. Wrap-around support for candidates through shared mentorship and coaching is expected.

Next deadline: Dec 7, 2026 · Annual (FY27 window October 26 to December 7, 2026)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: PK-12 districts working with an educator preparation provider; the application form depends on the funding tier (Tier One to Four) the district qualifies for under the FY27 instructions.
How to apply: Direct application: download the fillable FY27 PDF for your tier from the program page, then upload it with the budget and other requested materials in NexSys.
Applicant types: School District
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected];
Statutory authority: MCL 388.1627b

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Future Proud Michigan Educator: Military Veterans Grant (Section 30c)

Michigan Department of Education

Lets districts run a paid mentorship and salary program for military veterans completing student teaching toward educator certification.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrantEducationVeterans & Military

The catch: Student teaching must last one semester (12-15 weeks traditional route, 16-18 weeks alternative route) in a school the district operates, with a paired mentor teacher. MDE cannot give application status for up to six weeks.

Next deadline: Dec 7, 2026 · Annual cohort (FY27 applications open November 2 and close December 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.; FY26 round closed March 20, 2026)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local education agencies, including traditional districts and public school academies, may apply on behalf of veterans; veterans themselves are not eligible applicants. Participants need a bachelor's degree, must be enrolled in student teaching at a Michigan-approved educator preparation provider, and must be veterans as defined by MCL 35.61.
How to apply: Direct application: use MiLogin for Third Party Users, request MDE and GEMS/MARS access, then complete the "Future Proud Michigan Educator Veterans Grant Application" questionnaire in GEMS/MARS.
Applicant types: School District
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant

Michigan Department of Education

Competitive USDA equipment grants so school meal sponsors can serve healthier meals, improve food safety and support school breakfast.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrantFood & NutritionEducation

The catch: Awards are competitive and scored against a published rubric; assurances and certifications are required, and award notices are tentatively December 11, 2026.

Next deadline: Nov 19, 2026 · Annual competitive round (2028 round open October 19 to November 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST; 2024, 2025 and 2026 rounds also posted)

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Any sponsor participating in the National School Lunch Program, including public school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, nonpublic school districts and residential child care institutions.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the 2028 Equipment Grant application in NexSys through MiLogin for Business, following the application guide and rubric on the program page.
Applicant types: School District, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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Robotics Competition Grant (Section 99h)

Michigan Department of Education

State School Aid grants that pay for school robotics teams to compete through an MDE-approved program provider.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrantMatch 25%EducationScience, Technology, and Research & Development

The catch: Applications are not reopened after the deadline; a 25% local match and a sponsor partnership are required, and shared NexSys logins can be deactivated.

Next deadline: Dec 1, 2026 · Annual; FY27 application open October 19 to December 1, 2026 (noon); award notifications expected the week of January 25, 2027; FY26 awards already issued

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Intermediate school districts, local education agencies (traditional districts and public school academies) and nonpublic schools registered with MDE. Teams must be registered with an MDE-approved program provider at the time of application, have a robotics coach, an official team number and a partnership with at least one sponsor (not the program provider or a school administrator).
How to apply: Direct application: submit the FY27 application in NexSys (MiLogin for Business account required) by noon on the deadline, with a spending plan and the RFP and application instructions from the program page.
Applicant types: School District, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Match: 25%
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Madison Albers; email: [email protected];
Statutory authority: MCL 388.1699h (State School Aid Act)

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Section 33 K-5 Visual Arts and Music Programs Grant

Michigan Department of Education

Competitive grants for districts to start or maintain visual arts or music programs in K-5 schools that lack a quality program.

Varies — check official page; $887,020 statewide

Confirm with agencyGrantEducationLibraries and Arts

The catch: Recipients commit to a data-collection schedule and to a plan based on the Michigan Blueprint of a Quality Arts Education Program.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Competitive round; the latest window ran October 12 to October 29, 2026 and has closed; 2025-26 awards were posted February 11, 2026 and amended July 10, 2026

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Districts that apply, give all K-5 pupils at least 60 minutes a week of visual arts or music from a certificated teacher with a qualifying endorsement, keep one such teacher per 400 K-5 pupils, adopt specific curricula, keep a designated space and a separate dedicated budget, and take part in fall and spring data collection.
How to apply: Direct application: apply in NexSys using the Section 33 RFP and application template linked from the program page.
Applicant types: School District
Award size: Varies — check official page; $887,020 statewide
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Mary Head; email: [email protected];
Statutory authority: MCL 388.1633

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SMART Program Funding (Section 31ff)

Michigan Department of Education

Stipends for graduate interns in school psychology, school social work and school counseling placed in Michigan schools.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrantEducationHealth & Human Services

The catch: Funds are awarded only while they last; interns must be placed in qualifying high-need schools.

Next deadline: Jun 30, 2027 · Open application period November 10, 2025 to June 30, 2027, or until all funds are awarded

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Intermediate school districts and local education agencies (traditional districts and public school academies) placing eligible interns; interns must be placed in schools where at least 50% of students are economically disadvantaged or that received Section 22d funding in the prior fiscal year.
How to apply: Direct application: apply in NexSys; prior grantees can submit an amendment to their original application for additional eligible students.
Applicant types: School District
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Karley Roy, Office of Health and Safety; email: [email protected];
Statutory authority: MCL 388.1631ff

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8. Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)

5 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program

Michigan State Housing Development Authority

HUD funding for outreach, shelter, prevention and rapid re-housing.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentHealth & Human Services

The catch: Requires certifications including conflict of interest, fair housing, minimum shelter standards and single audit.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual NOFA each program year (FY2024-2025, FY2025-2026 and FY2026-2027 NOFAs are posted); no deadline is stated on the page

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Organizations serving people who are homeless or at risk; follow the FY2026-2027 NOFA and application materials, which include minimum shelter standards, MOU and compliance certifications.
How to apply: Direct application: review the FY2026-2027 NOFA and complete the ESG Application and required certifications posted on the ESG Funding Opportunities page. Questions go to [email protected].
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide

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Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)

Michigan State Housing Development Authority

Federal tax credits for building and preserving affordable rental housing.

Varies — check official page; state authority about $20 million per year

Confirm with agencyTax creditHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Long-term income and rent restrictions of at least 18 years and ongoing compliance monitoring.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Funding rounds listed as April 1, 2026 and October 1, 2026; no next round is posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Rental projects that keep at least 20% of units at 50% of area median income or 40% at 60% for at least 18 years, per the Qualified Allocation Plan.
How to apply: Direct application: apply through the MSHDA application portal using the Combined Application for Rental Housing Programs after reviewing the Qualified Allocation Plan. Contact the LIHTC program at 517-335-9932.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page; state authority about $20 million per year
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: tel: 517-335-9932;

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MI Neighborhood Program

Michigan State Housing Development Authority

Home repair and new affordable housing production grants.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Grantees follow the Policy and Compliance Handbook, residential construction standards and regulatory agreements; new-unit and unoccupied rehab projects carry lien documents.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · MI Neighborhood 4.0 launched October 1, 2026; the page posts no deadline

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local governments, qualifying nonprofits, and for-profit developers with Michigan articles of incorporation, an EIN and a Sam.gov UEI.
How to apply: Direct application: apply in MSHDA's IGX portal after reviewing the MIN 4.0 program overview, submission instructions and IGX login instructions. Send application error screenshots to [email protected].
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Business
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal and State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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MSHDA Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Michigan State Housing Development Authority

Federal CDBG housing funds for non-entitlement communities, through MI Neighborhood.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Federal CDBG compliance and public participation steps apply, and designations expire if the full application is not submitted in time.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Letter of Intent rounds; Round 5 closed October 31, 2026, designation memos issue December 1, 2026, and designations expire January 31, 2027. MSHDA will announce the next round on the page.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Non-entitlement cities, villages, townships and counties; check the CDBG Municipalities Map. Funding determinations depend on eligibility, project viability and the order letters were received.
How to apply: Pass-through: submit a Letter of Intent during an open round, then, if designated, a full MI Neighborhood CDBG application by MSHDA invitation. Questions go to [email protected].
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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MSHDA Multi Family Direct Lending and Gap Financing

Michigan State Housing Development Authority

Bond-funded and gap financing loans for multifamily rental development.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyLoanHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: This is lending, repaid with interest; projects must meet the published direct lending parameters.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Gap financing runs in numbered rounds (Round 20 current); no next deadline is posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Developers of rental housing meeting the Multifamily Direct Lending Program Parameters.
How to apply: Direct application: submit a Notice of Intent to Apply and, when invited, the Combined Application through MSHDA's rental development software. Questions go to [email protected].
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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9. Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)

4 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Going PRO Talent Fund

Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

Competitive awards to employers for training that helps them develop and retain new and current employees.

Varies — check official page; awards 2014-2026 averaged $41,316

Confirm with agencyGrantEmployment, Labor & Training

The catch: Applications run through a Michigan Works! Agency, not directly with LEO; the application period and deadline are posted only when announced.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual application period; dates for 2027 not announced, with the next opportunity expected in early 2027

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Employers approved by a Michigan Works! Agency after a fact-finding session on training needs; training is for permanent, full-time workers. Employers cannot reach the online application until an MWA approves them.
How to apply: Pass-through: contact your regional Michigan Works! Talent Fund key contact; after approval the application is completed through WBLOMS (often submitted by the MWA on the employer's behalf).
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Varies — check official page; awards 2014-2026 averaged $41,316
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected];

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Michigan's AmeriCorps Program Funding (Michigan Community Service Commission)

Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

Federal AmeriCorps funds that the Michigan Community Service Commission awards to new and recompeting AmeriCorps service programs.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentEmployment, Labor & Training

The catch: Service-member based programs on a 12-month cycle; grantees are monitored for results by the commission.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Periodic competition; the notice posted covers programs starting fall 2026 and no later deadline is shown on the landing page

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: New and recompeting AmeriCorps programs; the page does not list applicant types, so read the Funds Available notice for current rules.
How to apply: Direct application: read the "Funds Available For New and Recompeting Michigan's AmeriCorps Programs" notice on the MCSC page and follow its instructions; contact [email protected] or 517-335-4295.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Higher Education
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 517-335-4295;

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MIOSHA Consultation Education and Training (CET) Grants

Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

Annual grants to build and deliver workplace safety and health training and services.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantEmployment, Labor & Training

The catch: Grantees provide free safety and health training to employers and submit quarterly or monthly and year-end reports.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual; the FY2027 application period is closed (16 grants, $900,000 total); no FY2028 date posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Michigan management or employer groups, labor or employee organizations, and other non-profit groups such as universities, hospitals and service organizations.
How to apply: Direct application: the fiscal-year RFP and application are posted on the LEO-EGrAMS website linked from the program page when the window is open.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Higher Education, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: David Letts, Grant Administrator; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-647-3155;

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MIOSHA Workplace Improvement to Safety and Health (MIWISH) Grant

Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

Dollar-for-dollar matching grants for workplace safety and health equipment and related training.

Up to $5,000 (dollar-for-dollar match)

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 100%Employment, Labor & Training

The catch: Reimbursement: grantees have 120 days to order, receive and implement the project and must submit paid invoices and photos or video before the contract period ends. One award per company per fiscal year (October 1 to September 30).

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Open application with case-by-case review; no deadline stated on the page

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Employers with at least one employee who has been employed for at least a year, registered as a vendor in SIGMA Vendor Self Service. Prior-year recipients may reapply after January 1 of the new fiscal year. A site-specific hazard evaluation with a signed project justification must be attached.
How to apply: Direct application: complete the MIWISH Grant Application and instructions linked from the program page; contact the grant administrator with eligibility questions.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Up to $5,000 (dollar-for-dollar match)
Match: 100%
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: David Letts, Grant Administrator; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-647-3155;

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10. Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC)

3 programs · Agency grants page ↗

MACC Experience Support Grant Program

Michigan Arts and Culture Council

Arts and culture project funding for organizations outside the arts sector.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantLibraries and ArtsEducation

The catch: See the FY27 Experience Support guidelines for match and fee terms; the Mission Support program requires a 25% cash match and a $10 fee.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual grant cycle; the FY27 round closed October 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. No next round is posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Municipalities, tribal entities, PreK-12 schools, colleges and universities, and non-arts 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Michigan. Applicants to Mission Support or Partnership cannot apply.
How to apply: Direct application: submit through the MACC SmartSimple grant portal following the FY27 Experience Support guidelines.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Tribal Government, School District, Higher Education, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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MACC Mission Support Grant Program

Michigan Arts and Culture Council

Operating, facility, development, education and field trip support for arts and culture nonprofits.

Up to $68,000 total (operations $25,000; facility and equipment $30,000; arts education $10,000; development $1,500; field trips $1,500)

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 25%Libraries and Arts

The catch: 25% cash match, a $10 application fee, and funds must be spent within the grant period.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual grant cycle; the FY27 round closed October 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET for a January 1 to December 31, 2027 grant period. No next round is posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofits with an arts and culture NTEE code. Mission Support applicants cannot also apply to Experience Support or Partnership grants. Facility funding requires proof of building ownership or a long-term lease.
How to apply: Direct application: submit through the MACC SmartSimple grant portal, pay the $10 non-refundable application fee, and have the Authorizing Official sign the assurances by DocuSign before the deadline.
Applicant types: Nonprofit
Award size: Up to $68,000 total (operations $25,000; facility and equipment $30,000; arts education $10,000; development $1,500; field trips $1,500)
Funding source: State
Match: 25%
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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MACC Partnership Grant Program

Michigan Arts and Culture Council

Flexible Council-directed funding for organizations and initiatives aligned with MACC's mission.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantLibraries and Arts

The catch: Award amount is set by the full Council during annual budget approval.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual grant cycle; the FY27 round closed October 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. No next round is posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Organizations and initiatives aligned with the Council's core mission and values that are not applying for Mission Support or Experience Support.
How to apply: Direct application: first complete the intent-to-apply form on the MACC grants page, then follow the FY27 Partnership guidelines.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide

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11. Michigan State Police (MSP)

3 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Grants

Michigan State Police

Grants for enforcement, prosecution, awareness and prevention programs that reduce motor vehicle theft.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch RequiredLaw, Justice, and Legal Services

The catch: Funds may not supplant current programs.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual; the FY2027 solicitation was released April 1, 2026 with applications due June 1, 2026 for a grant period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027. No FY2028 date posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and non-profit organizations running motor vehicle theft enforcement, prosecution, awareness or prevention programs.
How to apply: Direct application: download the ATPA grant application form (listed under ATPA Forms on the ATPA page) and submit it to the ATPA by the posted date.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Other
Match: Required
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Tim Bailor, Automobile Theft Prevention Authority; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-256-5207;
Statutory authority: Public Act 174 of 1992

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Office of Highway Safety Planning Traffic Safety Grants

Michigan State Police

Federal NHTSA-funded grants for data-driven traffic safety behavior-change projects.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantLaw, Justice, and Legal ServicesTransportation

The catch: Project directors must review the recorded grant orientation and sign off in MGX; enforcement grants have additional orientation and risk assessment steps.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual; OHSP typically opens the application process in February each year for projects in the next fiscal year (October 1 - September 30). No FY28 dates posted yet.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: State and local government agencies, educational institutions and non-profit agencies that register in MGX; see the Grant Proposals Funding Guidelines for specific eligibility criteria.
How to apply: Pass-through: register for the Michigan Grants System (MGX) with the MGX New User Registration button, then apply online; read the Grant Proposals Funding Guidelines first. Existing OHSP grantees use their current login.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, School District, Higher Education
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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Secondary Road Patrol Grant Program

Michigan State Police

State funding for county sheriff patrols of secondary roads and traffic accident prevention.

Varies — each county's share is fixed by formula

ExpectedGrantLaw, Justice, and Legal ServicesTransportation

The catch: Funds must supplement, not replace, county road patrol funding. A county that cuts its county-funded patrol deputies below the 1978 or 2021 level can lose eligibility unless it proves economic hardship.

Next deadline: Expected: September 2027 · Annual; the page says the application must be submitted by September 1 of each year through MGX.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Michigan counties (sheriff's offices) that enter into an agreement with OHSP and keep their county-funded road patrol at the required level.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the annual application in the Michigan Grants System (MGX) by September 1 and enter a contract with OHSP.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — each county's share is fixed by formula
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Statutory authority: Public Act 416 of 1978

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12. Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA)

3 programs · Agency grants page ↗

County Veteran Service Fund Grant

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency

Grants to counties to set up or strengthen veteran service offices that connect veterans to federal benefits.

Base award of at least $50,000 per county plus per-capita amounts, subject to appropriation

Confirm with agencyGrantVeterans & Military

The catch: Per-capita money is paid on a reimbursement basis; counties must file quarterly and financial reports and keep county funding levels. A county that files a letter of intent and then does not apply should tell DMVA because it changes other counties' shares.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual; the FY27 letter of intent was due April 24, 2026; the page says FY27 timelines are being produced

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: County veteran service departments that keep at least 70% of FY2017 county funding for veteran service operations, establish remote access to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs systems and require service officers to obtain a PIV card, and provide at least 20 hours a week to veteran service operations.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the Letter of Intent to [email protected], then complete the grant application once the fiscal-year timeline is released; contact the program manager listed on the page.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Base award of at least $50,000 per county plus per-capita amounts, subject to appropriation
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Marie Douville, Program Manager; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-992-1845;
Statutory authority: Public Act 210 of 2018 amending Public Act 152 of 1953

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Michigan Veterans Trust Fund Emergency Grant Program

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency

Emergency grants to veterans facing an unforeseen, temporary financial hardship such as utilities, home repairs or mortgage help.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantVeterans & MilitaryDisadvantaged Communities

The catch: Grants are discretionary and limited to a genuine emergent need; the key test is whether the applicant can handle the obligation after the grant.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Ongoing through county committees; appeals go to the board at its monthly meeting; peacetime veterans may apply in the year they turn 65

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Honorable or general-under-honorable-conditions discharge plus 180 days of wartime active duty or 180 days with an Armed Forces or Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, or at least one day of wartime service with a disability-related separation; dependents may qualify in some circumstances. The applicant must show they can meet future expenses.
How to apply: Direct application: contact the MVTF county committee serving the veteran's county of residence and provide the required documents (DD-214, proof of residence, bills and income documents).
Applicant types: Individual
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide

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Statewide Veteran Service Provision Grant

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency

Competitive grant to raise the number of veterans filing disability compensation, VA health care enrollment and other benefit claims.

Varies — check official page; more than $4 million distributed in FY26

Confirm with agencyGrantVeterans & Military

The catch: Eligibility is limited to VA-recognized or congressionally chartered veterans organizations with accredited service officers.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual; FY27 round: letter of intent August 14, 2026, application September 11, 2026 (both passed), award letters September 18, 2026

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Organizations recognized by the federal Department of Veterans Affairs Office of General Counsel or holding a congressional charter that can employ state-accredited veteran service officers to prepare claims for VBA benefits.
How to apply: Direct application: submit a Letter of Intent and then the application to [email protected] under the grant guidance posted for the fiscal year.
Applicant types: Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page; more than $4 million distributed in FY26
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Marie Douville, Program Manager; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-992-1845;

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13. Library of Michigan (LM)

2 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Improving Access to Information Grant Program (LSTA)

Library of Michigan

Competitive one-year LSTA grants to expand library access to information in literacy, digital access and local history.

$5,000 to $25,000

ExpectedGrantLibraries and Arts

The catch: Competitive and limited; LM announces each fiscal year whether grant funds are available. Awards run October 1 to September 30; applicants must attend required webinars and cannot buy telecommunications or video surveillance equipment from SAM.gov-excluded companies.

Next deadline: Expected: May 2027 · Annual; applications due the last business day in May at 5:00 p.m.; review June-July, awards in August, grant year October 1 to September 30

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Michigan public and academic libraries and library cooperatives. Public libraries must be legally established and eligible for state aid; academic libraries must belong to a public or non-profit college or university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. A valid UEI from SAM.gov is required.
How to apply: Direct application: attend the required how-to-apply webinar, then submit the application by the deadline using the grant information packet on the program page.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Higher Education, Other Legal Entity
Award size: $5,000 to $25,000
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Karren Reish; email: [email protected]; tel: (517) 241-0021;

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Public Library Services Grant Program (LSTA small grants)

Library of Michigan

Small LSTA grants for public libraries to buy supplies and materials for literacy, digital access or local history programming.

$500 to $1,500 per grant

ExpectedGrantLibraries and ArtsEducation

The catch: Reimbursement only, after purchasing is complete (purchasing period May-June); funded if funds are available; federal technology purchasing ban applies.

Next deadline: Expected: March 2027 · Annual; application available February, due March, awards April, grant period May through August

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Michigan public libraries that are legally established and eligible for state aid at the time of application; one application per location (branches apply through the main library). A valid UEI from SAM.gov is required.
How to apply: Direct application: submit the online application form and budget worksheet from the program page by the March deadline; the how-to-apply webinar for 2027 is to be announced.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: $500 to $1,500 per grant
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Karren Reish; email: [email protected]; tel: (517) 241-0021;

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14. Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP)

2 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Out-of-School Time (OST) Grants (Section 32n)

Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential

Competitive state grants for in-person before-school, after-school and summer programming for children in grades K-12.

Varies — check official page; $135 million budgeted for 2026-27

Confirm with agencyGrantEducationDisadvantaged Communities

The catch: Programs must be in-person and meet minimum program-day and student-count thresholds; awards are made through a competitive process using the statute's priorities.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual competitive round; the 2026-27 window ran August 24 to September 23, 2026 (noon ET) and has closed; the 2025-26 round also closed; no next window posted

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Community-based organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) (including faith-based organizations), federally recognized tribes, institutions of higher education, public libraries, cities or municipalities, and intermediate districts. In the 2025-26 round applicants also had to be licensed child care or camp organizations (or applying for or exempt from licensure) and serve at least 15 students daily for at least 50 school-year days or 24 summer days.
How to apply: Direct application: apply during the announced window using the OST grant announcement and enrollment form on the program page; questions go to [email protected].
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Tribal Government, Higher Education, Public Agency, School District
Award size: Varies — check official page; $135 million budgeted for 2026-27
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected];
Statutory authority: Section 32n, PA 25 of 2026

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Sixty by 30 Student Success Grants (including Reconnect Community Action and Enroll with Momentum)

Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential

Competitive grants to community and Tribal colleges to raise student success, remove barriers and enroll more adult learners.

Varies by category; Reconnect Entry Point Collaborative $100,000-$300,000, College and Career Navigator Support $200,000-$1,000,000, Enroll with Momentum up to $300,000

Confirm with agencyGrantEducationEmployment, Labor & Training

The catch: Reconnect grants are awarded to colleges but expect regranting to community partners and demonstrated county-government and community partnership; proposals are evaluated on commitments to evaluation and sharing learning.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Competitive rounds by category: Reconnect Enroll with Momentum closed February 27, 2026; Reconnect Community Action applications are currently closed; office hours resume when the next cycle is announced

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Community colleges and Tribal colleges. The Reconnect Community Action and Enroll with Momentum grants require a partnership with county government (which may be a county-wide body such as a workforce board or economic development corporation).
How to apply: Direct application: follow the instructions on the page for the specific grant open at the time (the 2026 Enroll with Momentum round used an emailed application form to [email protected]); sign up for email updates for new windows.
Applicant types: Higher Education, Tribal Government, Public Agency
Award size: Varies by category; Reconnect Entry Point Collaborative $100,000-$300,000, College and Career Navigator Support $200,000-$1,000,000, Enroll with Momentum up to $300,000
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected];

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15. Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury)

2 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Financially Distressed Cities, Villages and Townships (FDCVT) Grants

Michigan Department of Treasury

Pay for projects and services that move a distressed local government toward financial stability.

Up to $2,000,000 per unit; $2.5 million available for FY2027

OpenGrantHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Grantees file narrative, financial status and final follow-up reports and reimbursement requests.

Next deadline: Jan 15, 2027 · FY2027 application period October 30, 2026 to January 15, 2027; the page lists an earlier round that closed in January 2026

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Michigan cities, villages or townships with at least one condition indicating probable financial distress, a completed application, and a demonstration that budgeted costs lead toward financial stability.
How to apply: Direct application: submit Form 5193 (FDCVT Application) with a board resolution; the page provides a resolution template.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Up to $2,000,000 per unit; $2.5 million available for FY2027
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Revenue Sharing and Grants Division; email: [email protected]; tel: 517-335-7484;

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Local Government Loan Program (Michigan Finance Authority)

Michigan Department of Treasury

Low-cost 3 to 30 year financing for local equipment and projects.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyLoanHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: This is a loan repaid with interest; rates vary by term and loan type (insured, local project, school, transportation or revenue sharing bonds).

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Varies; the page does not post a cycle

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: All Michigan units of local government and public entities.
How to apply: Direct application: contact the Michigan Finance Authority for credit criteria and program details ([email protected], 517-335-0994).
Applicant types: Public Agency, School District
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: email: [email protected]; tel: 517-335-0994;

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16. Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC)

2 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) Grants

Michigan Public Service Commission

One-year grants to agencies that deliver energy assistance and self-sufficiency services to income-qualified households.

Varies — about $93 million in total for FY2027

Confirm with agencyGrantNo matchEnergyHealth & Human Services

The catch: One-year grants; the agency must prioritize vulnerable populations and offer services that move households toward self-sufficiency.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual RFP; the FY2027 RFP was posted May 1, 2026 and closed June 12, 2026 (one-year grants). No FY2028 RFP posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, units of local or state government, and Tribal governments, registered as vendors in SIGMA VSS.
How to apply: Direct application: respond to the annual MEAP RFP on the program page using the RFP narrative template and workbook, after registering in SIGMA VSS.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal Government
Award size: Varies — about $93 million in total for FY2027
Funding source: Other
Match: Not Required
Geography: Statewide
Statutory authority: Act 615 of 2012

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Renewable Energy and Electrification Infrastructure Enhancement and Development (EIED) Grant

Michigan Public Service Commission

Grants to plan, develop, design, acquire or construct renewable energy and electrification infrastructure.

Varies — $4,875,000 available in total

OpenGrantEnergyEnvironment & Water

The catch: Reimbursement-based: the grant pays actual expenditures incurred within the grant period. Applications are posted unredacted for a 45-day public review, and the goal is for at least 50 percent of fast-charging funds to go to ports with two 200 kW connectors.

Next deadline: Jan 13, 2027 · 2027 round: RFP issued November 2, 2026; proposals due January 13, 2027; public comment on posted applications, modified proposals due March 22, 2027; grant period expected September 2027 through no later than December 31, 2030.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Businesses, nonprofits, units of local and state government and Tribal governments with renewable energy or electrification infrastructure projects.
How to apply: Direct application: email the proposal to the MPSC grants administration address using the RFP response template on the program page; clarifying questions are due November 23 and December 14, 2026.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal Government
Award size: Varies — $4,875,000 available in total
Funding source: State
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected];
Statutory authority: Public Act 21 of 2026

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17. Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES)

1 program · Agency grants page ↗

Michigan Justice Training Fund Competitive Grants

Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards

Competitive grants for in-service training of criminal justice personnel.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantLaw, Justice, and Legal ServicesEducation

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual competitive program; the program page links a Grant Manual and Workshop Announcement but states no deadline.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and criminal defense attorneys applying for criminal justice in-service training.
How to apply: Direct application: see the Grant Manual and Workshop Announcement linked from the Michigan Justice Training Fund page, and contact the MCOLES grant support address.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: MCOLES Grant Support; email: [email protected];
Statutory authority: Public Act 302 of 1982

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18. Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC)

1 program · Agency grants page ↗

MIDC Compliance Plan Grants

Michigan Indigent Defense Commission

State grants that pay local indigent defense systems the costs of meeting the MIDC's minimum standards.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantLaw, Justice, and Legal Services

The catch: Grantees must report through EGrAMS (attorney lists, financial status report, quarterly program report), file a year-end FSR and unexpended-balance report by October 31, and comply within 180 days of receiving funds.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual; FY2027 compliance plans were due March 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. in EGrAMS. No FY2028 date posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Trial court funding units (indigent criminal defense systems) in Michigan that submit a compliance plan and cost analysis.
How to apply: Direct application: contact your MIDC Regional Manager to schedule a planning meeting, then submit the compliance plan and cost analysis in the MIDC EGrAMS grant management system.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: MIDC; email: [email protected]; tel: (517) 657-3066;
Statutory authority: MCL 780.993

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19. Live listings from Michigan agencies

Open opportunities posted by Michigan state agencies and ingested into the OpenGrants database that do not yet have a verified program card above. They appear here automatically as the data updates; the deadline and amounts are the listing's own. Each becomes a card once an editor verifies it against the official page.

Michigan Department of Transportation

Michigan Maritime and Port Facility Assistance Grant Program (Round 2)

Michigan Department of Transportation

$5,000,000

Open

MDOT is accepting applications for the second round of the Michigan Maritime and Port Facility Assistance Grant Program, which funds commercial port infrastructure improvement projects. The program aims to strengthen Michigan's economic competitiveness, reduce freight transportation costs, improve system reliability, and mitigate environmental impacts of freight movement. Created through 2022 legislation, it received a one-time $5 million appropriation in MDOT's FY2027 budget; project...

Deadline: Dec 23, 2026

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Michigan Maritime and Port Facility Assistance Grant Program

Michigan Department of Transportation

$5,000,000

Open

MDOT is accepting applications for the second round of the Michigan Maritime and Port Facility Assistance Grant Program, which funds commercial port infrastructure improvement projects. The program, created through 2022 legislation, aims to strengthen Michigan's economic competitiveness, reduce freight transportation costs, improve system reliability, and mitigate environmental impacts of freight movement. The program received a one-time appropriation of $5 million in MDOT's FY2027 budget;...

Deadline: Dec 23, 2026

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MDOT Maritime and Port Facility Grants

Michigan Department of Transportation

Amount not listed

Open

Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is accepting applications for maritime and port facility grants, as announced in a press release; specific details on amounts, deadlines, and eligibility were not available in the supplied page content.

Deadline: Dec 23, 2026

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Michigan Maritime and Port Facility Assistance Grant Program (Second Round)

Michigan Department of Transportation

$5,000,000

Open

MDOT is accepting applications for the second round of the Michigan Maritime and Port Facility Assistance Grant Program, supporting commercial port infrastructure improvement projects. The program, created through 2022 legislation, aims to strengthen Michigan's economic competitiveness, reduce freight transportation costs, improve system reliability, and mitigate environmental impacts of freight movement. The program received a one-time appropriation of $5 million in MDOT's FY2027 budget....

Deadline: Dec 23, 2026

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Michigan State Housing Development Authority

Designation Memos for Selected CDBG Projects

Michigan State Housing Development Authority

Amount not listed

OpenCommunity Development

Designation Memos are issued to selected participants after completion of the consultation process and confirmation that proposed activities meet CDBG Program requirements. Participants have up to 60 days to complete public participation requirements and submit a full MI Neighborhood CDBG application (by MSHDA invitation only). Designation expiration date is 1/31/2027, the final day for application submission from participants with a funding reservation.

Deadline: Jan 31, 2027

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Open data and API

Every record on this page is a CommonGrants opportunity — the open protocol for grant data (v0.5.0) — with the same id, status, funder, key dates, funding and custom fields whether you read it here, download it, or call the API. A state that adopts this portal gets a conformant endpoint on day one.

Downloads

commongrants.json — every program and live listing as CommonGrants OpportunityBase records
opportunities.csv — the same records flattened, one column per CommonGrants field
data.json — the page's own view (resolved deadlines, agencies, counts)

CommonGrants API

GET  https://opengrants.io/grants-in-michigan/common-grants/opportunities?page=1&pageSize=100
GET  https://opengrants.io/grants-in-michigan/common-grants/opportunities/<id>
POST https://opengrants.io/grants-in-michigan/common-grants/opportunities/search
     {"search":"water","filters":{"status":{"operator":"in","value":["open"]}},"sorting":{"sortBy":"keyDates.closeDate","sortOrder":"asc"}}

No key needed. Custom fields follow the CommonGrants custom-field catalog where one exists (costSharing, contactInfo, eligibilityCriteria, additionalInfo); the portal's own fields are documented at state-portal-v1.json. The full OpenGrants database (federal, state, local, foundation) is on the Developer plan.

Michigan agencies: post or correct a program

Michigan agencies: post or correct a program through the form at /grants-in-michigan/submit/. Submissions are reviewed against the official program page before they publish.

Submit a program

Questions

Does Michigan have an official statewide grants portal?

No. Each Michigan department and authority publishes its own programs, and several take applications through their own sign-in systems (MDHHS's EGrAMS, the Department of Education's NexSys). No Michigan statute requires a single statewide catalog of the grants agencies offer. This page assembles the programs from the agencies' own pages and the OpenGrants database and publishes them as open CommonGrants records.

Where does the data come from?

Each program card is verified against the administering agency's official page (the date is on each card). Programs bound to an OpenGrants listing refresh their deadline and status daily; open listings from Michigan agencies that have no card yet appear automatically from the database.

Can I export this data?

Yes. Every program and live listing is published as a CommonGrants (v0.5.0) opportunity record: download commongrants.json or opportunities.csv from the Open data section, or read the API at /grants-in-michigan/common-grants/opportunities. No key is needed.

What grants are available in Michigan?

Michigan offers a range of grant opportunities including state economic development programs through Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), federal grants via Grants.gov, SBIR/STTR innovation funding, and community foundation grants. OpenGrants helps you discover and match with all available programs.

How do I find small business grants in Michigan?

Start with the Michigan SBDC for free advising and local grant matching. You can also explore programs through Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and use OpenGrants to search across federal, state, and private funding opportunities.

Does Michigan offer SBIR/STTR matching grants?

Many states, including Michigan, provide matching funds or support for federal SBIR/STTR awardees. Check with Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) or the Michigan SBDC for current matching programs and eligibility requirements.

What federal funding goes to Michigan?

Michigan receives $28B+ in annual federal grant funding across agencies including HHS, DOT, DOE, USDA, and more. These funds support infrastructure, research, education, healthcare, and economic development statewide.

How can OpenGrants help me find funding in Michigan?

OpenGrants provides a comprehensive database of grant opportunities matched to your profile. Create a free account to get matched with relevant federal, state, and private grants.

Beyond state agencies: all funding open to Michigan applicants

Federal programs, foundations, local governments and other funders with open opportunities for Michigan applicants. None of these is administered by a Michigan state agency, so they are not in the program list, the downloads or the API above.

38Open grants in Michigan

$200KMedian max award

Nov 9Next deadline

22Funders with open programs

Open right now in the OpenGrants database

Due November 9, 2026Michigan Rail Enhancement Grant ProgramMichigan Department of Transportation$0 – $5.0M Due December 1, 2026Local Grade Separation ProgramMichigan Department of Transportation$80.0M Due December 23, 2026Michigan Maritime & Port Facility Assistance Grant ProgramMichigan Department of Transportation$2.5M Due December 23, 2026Michigan Maritime and Port Facility Assistance Grant ProgramMichigan Department of Transportation$5.0M Due December 23, 2026Michigan Maritime and Port Facility Assistance Grant Program (Round 2) (Michigan, 7b8a4995)Michigan Department of Transportation$5.0M Due December 23, 2026Michigan Maritime and Port Facility Assistance Grant Program (Second Round)Michigan Department of Transportation$5.0M

38 open grants are listed for Michigan in the OpenGrants database — refreshed on every site build. Search all of them.

Michigan grants by category

Community Development17 open Environment7 open

Funders with open Michigan programs

Michigan Department of Transportation8 openMichigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)5 openCity of Detroit2 openSaginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network2 openSaginaw Bay WIN2 openCharlevoix County Community Foundation2 open

Key Funding Sources in Michigan

MEDCMichigan Business Development Program grantsExplore Programs ↗Kresge Foundation$4B+ endowment for community and economic developmentExplore Programs ↗W.K. Kellogg Foundation$8B+ endowment for children and communitiesExplore Programs ↗