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Spark Grants FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the Spark Grants program below. If you have additional questions, please contact DNR grants management staff.
For additional information and to apply for the grant, please visit the Michigan Spark Grants webpage.
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Who is eligible to apply?
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Can non-governmental entities apply?
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Can an applicant be awarded a grant in multiple funding rounds?
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Can an applicant use a Spark grant to fill the funding gap on another DNR grant?
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What types of projects are eligible?
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How will projects be selected / what are the scoring criteria?
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What happens if the full grant amount is not used?
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Are there required status reports and project documentation?
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What is the relationship between the Michigan Spark Grants program and the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund?
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What if a contractor is unable to perform the work by the end of calendar year 2026?
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What documentation is needed to complete the application?
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Can local ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds be used as match?
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Can a project not selected for funding in round one be considered for the next round?
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How is an existing application modified and resubmitted?
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Are there general recommendations for how round one applicants can improve their score?
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Is match required?
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Do design services (e.g., engineering/architecture) need to be completed prior to applying?