September 1, 2010

The funding opportunities include:

Clean Michigan Initiative - Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Grants:

Approximately $1 million is anticipated to be available to implement elements of watershed management plans that have been approved by the DNRE as meeting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency criteria.  Proposals must include a minimum of 25 percent local match.

Federal Clean Water Act

Approximately $3 million is anticipated to be available to develop watershed management plans meeting the DNRE and the U.S. EPA criteria, or to implement elements of watershed management plans previously approved as meeting the U.S. EPA criteria.  Proposals must include a minimum of 15 percent local match for planning or 25 percent local match for implementation.

Notices of Intent are due Sept. 16, 2010.  Full applications from invited entities are due Oct. 25, 2010.  Full text of the Request for Proposals including eligibility criteria and priorities, as well as the required forms and instructions, can be found on the DNRE's website at http://www.michigan.gov/nps.  This information is also available from Nancy Ayers, Water Resources Division, at 517-241-7734.

Grant awards are contingent upon the sale of Clean Michigan Initiative general obligation bonds to support these projects and the appropriation of funding by the Michigan Legislature.

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment is committed to the conservation, protection, management, and accessible use and enjoyment of the state's environment, natural resources, and related economic interests for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnre.

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