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Michigan Environmental Justice Impact Grants
The Michigan Office of the Environmental Justice Public Advocate in the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) offers the Environmental Justice (EJ) Impact Grant program to reduce environmental health burdens and impacts in Michigan’s Environmental Justice communities.
The goal of the program is to positively impact residents in Environmental Justice communities by funding place-based and equity-focused projects.
Additional information:
- December 19, 2024 - EGLE announces $20 million in investments to strengthen communities, improve public health, and safeguard our land, air, and water
- 2024 Environmental Justice Impact Grants – Awarded Projects
- 2024 Environmental Justice Impact Grants – Complete List of Applications
- May 14, 2024 - EGLE announces $20 million available for Michigan’s first ever Environmental Justice Impact Grants
- Program overview (printable): Michigan Environmental Justice Impact Grants
Contact
Kate Hutchens, EJ Project Coordinator, HutchensK1@Michigan.gov
Program documents and application
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*Alternative to the required project budget templateAll applicants should attempt to use the primary budget template first.
If the budget template does not support an accurate reflection of your project’s budget, you may choose to use the alternative budget worksheet provided below. The only difference in the alternative budget worksheet is protections have been removed so applicants can edit as needed.
Caveats for using the alternative budget worksheet:
- Only use the alternative budget worksheet if you have moderate comfort with Excel, including Excel formulas. Use of this worksheet has a higher chance for error than use of the original budget template since protections have been removed.
- Make sure to carry over formulas for any added rows or columns as appropriate.
- Take care to keep all budget category names unaltered, and do not add any subcategories. These are mandatory categories for EGLE grants.
- Explain your reasoning for using the alternative budget worksheet within your budget narrative.
How to apply
Watch this webinar recording for a guided walk-through of the entire application process
Eligible activity categories
- Community improvement projects designed to improve public health.
- Initiating or expanding monitoring of background pollution levels in air, water, or soil.
- Note: Air monitoring equipment funded through this grant will be classified as air quality sensors and will not be used for regulatory purposes.
- New or improved equipment or management techniques designed to improve the indoor air quality in schools.
- Remediation and/or redevelopment of contaminated or blighted sites.
Eligible applicants
- Federally recognized Tribes
- Community-based non-profit organizations (including grassroots and frontline organizations)
- Schools
- Institutions of higher education
- Local governments
Award amounts
- $20,000,000 total funds available
- $500,000 maximum per applicant
Application and award process
Applications were due by July 15, 2024.
Grants will be selected/announced in December, 2024.
Projects must be completed by September 1, 2027.
About the Office of the Environmental Justice Public Advocate
The Office of the Environmental Justice Public Advocate was created by Governor Whitmer's Executive Order 2019-06 to serve as an external and internal advocate and catalyst for ensuring Environmental Justice throughout the state.
Led by the Environmental Justice Public Advocate, Regina Strong, the Office works collaboratively across state government to advance Environmental Justice and equity in Michigan, as well as addressing Environmental Justice concerns and complaints.