Water Energy Technology Research Program

EGLE is offering a grant to a college or university, either public or private, in the state of Michigan to research an emerging, responsible clean energy technology that utilizes this state’s water resources in an efficient and/or sustainable manner and produces a corresponding research document. One program priority includes projects which research technologies for the data processing/hosting industry and/or electronics manufacturing industry. Another program priority includes projects which support the goals of the Michigan Maritime Strategy.

Eligibility Requirements

Funding Amount

Awardee Obligations

• Conduct a research project following the proposed research document and guidance of the program manager from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
• Produce and present a monthly reporting statement detailing status of project work and financial tracking to EGLE staff assigned to this project. Meetings may be held virtually or in-person at a designated location or cancelled/rescheduled depending on the communicated needs of EGLE staff and the grantee.
• Attend a monthly virtual meeting/phone call with EGLE’s grant manager two weeks prior to the monthly reporting meeting to communicate project updates and questions to determine the scheduling and/or need for that month’s reporting meeting.
• Produce an informative research document for EGLE that details the work that was done, the findings of the research project, and promotes awareness of the availability, capability, and best management practices of the corresponding energy-and-water-sustainable technology.
• Provide documentation on project expenditures (i.e. invoices and proof of payments).
• Submit payment requests within 30 days of completing the project / activity.

Application Documents

• Request for Proposals
• Sample Grant Agreement
• Online Application