Community Center Grants

Michigan Community Center Grant Terms and Conditions
Proposals must be submitted by 5 p.m. Sept. 7, 2023 via EGrAMS

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity announced the availability of up to $60 million in Community Center Grant program funds for Michigan municipalities and organizations to expand programming or work on capital projects.

These grants build on Gov. Whitmer’s ‘Make it in Michigan’ strategy to win projects, invest in people and revitalize places, with two types of grants available – program grants and capital project grants. Applicants may apply for both grants, but the total request from one organization cannot exceed $2.5 million. The deadline to apply is Aug. 31 Sept. 7.

UPDATES

To support all applicants, we are extending the MI Community Center Grant deadline to September 7.

The Michigan Grants Management team hosted a webinar on Aug. 16 to help you complete your EGrAMS application for the Michigan Community Center Grant.

Resources

MI Community Center Grant FAQS II (Updated 8-24-23)

Michigan Community Center Grant Guidelines and sample application  (updated 8-29 with character limits noted and extended deadline)
MI Community Center Grant Handbook and FAQ
Character limits in EGrAMS application
CC Grant FAQs
Site Control Form
Sample Resolution FormGrant Certification Form

 Grant Overview and online application

It is strongly recommended that you review all information in conjunction with the online application in EGrAMS before you begin to prepare your application. Please use this document to assist you in your application for the Community Center Grant program.

The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) also prepared a MI Community Center Grant Handbook and FAQ to assist you in developing your Michigan Community Center Grants application. 

All applicants must complete their application in the EGrAMS Grants Management’s online application system. Paper applications and supporting materials will not be accepted and will be considered ineligible. The EGrAMS Online Application System is available at https://egrams-mi.com/LEO

Grant Process

1. Register or update your organization in the System for Award Management (SAM).
2. Report or obtain a Unique Entity Identifier Number and Employer Identification Number
3. Register in Sigma, Establish an EGrAMS account, and initiate application.
4. Write a high-quality proposal that is responsive to the RFP
5. Submit application in EGrAMS by 5 p.m. Sept. 7, 2023

Community Center Grants Schedule

Technical Assistance

It is highly recommended that you register and participate in the webinars being provided to assist in preparing your grant application.

1. Community Center Grant Webinar recording
2. EGrAMS Webinar recording
3.  Community Center Grant Webinar Slide Presentation

After you have attended the webinars, additional technical support and individual assistance can be received by contacting Community Center Grants Management Team at leo-miccentergrants@michigan.gov.

Application Process

All applications must be completed in the EGrAMS Grants Management’s online application system. Paper applications and paper supporting materials will not be accepted and will be considered ineligible.

The EGrAMS Online Application System is available at https://egrams-mi.com/LEO  Begin by creating a “user profile” affiliated with LEO. Once your profile is complete, find the Community Center Grant Application.

Each application should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward, concise description of the respondent’s ability to meet the requirements of the RFP. Emphasis should be on completeness and clarity of content.

Completed applications must be submitted in EGrAMS by 5 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2023 to be eligible. There should be no attachments, enclosures, or exhibits other than those required in the RFP or considered by the respondent to be essential in providing a complete understanding of the proposal.

Grant Award Opportunities – Up to $2,500,000

Organizations can apply for a Capital Project Grant, a Program grant, or they can apply for both a Capital Project Grant and a Program Grant. The total request in all circumstances cannot exceed $2,500,000.

1. Capital Project Grants
   Projects could include but are not limited to: new construction, remodeling existing structures, purchasing land, purchasing equipment, purchasing and installing energy efficient heating and/or cooling equipment, installing renewable energy systems, weatherizing facility, replacing roof and windows, installing/updating recreation fields.
   
   2. Program Grants
   Project examples could include but are not limited to mentoring, STEM education, environmental justice activities, renewable energy information, disaster preparedness, outdoor education, before or after-school education, volunteer programs, youth volunteer efforts, career or workforce training, programming for women, recreational or athletic activities, senior activities, veteran support activities, food access, and wraparound services (health services, behavioral services, licensed childcare).

The following information is provided to assist you in preparing your application. It is suggested that you prepare your responses and then put them into the online application, EGrAMS

Required Activities before Completing Application

Register in Federal Systems

1. System for Award Management Number (SAM)

• All applicants must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/content/home/ and maintain an active SAM registration until the application process is complete.
• If an applicant is awarded a grant, it must maintain an active SAM registration throughout the life of the award. See the SAM Guide for Grantees. SAM registration must be renewed annually.
• It is recommended that you finalize a new registration or renew an existing one at least three weeks before the application deadline, to allow time to resolve any issues that may arise.
• Applicants must use their SAM-registered legal name and physical address on all grant applications.
• The legal applicant’s name and physical address in EGrAMS must match exactly the applicant’s SAM-registered information.

2. Unique Entity Identifier

• Applications must include a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), which is generated as part of the SAM registration process.
• LEO will not make awards to entities that do not have a valid SAM registration and UEI.
• If an applicant has not fully complied with these requirements by the time LEO is ready to make a federal award, LEO may determine that the applicant is not qualified to receive an award and use that determination as a basis for making an award to another applicant.

3. Employer Identification Number

• Applications must include an Employer Identification Number if you are a charity or nonprofit. 

Register in State of Michigan Systems

1. SIGMA Registration

Applicants must register as a State of Michigan Vendor through the SIGMA system.

The State of Michigan SIGMA Vendor Self Service (VSS) system allows you, as a payee/vendor/grantee, to manage your information and view your financial transactions.

Click on the Register button to begin filling out an electronic application to become a payee/vendor/grantee at https://sigma.michigan.gov/webapp/PRDVSS2X1/AltSelfService   

2. EGrAMS Application Platform

• Applications must be submitted in EGrAMS.   https://egrams-mi.com/LEO
• It is recommended that applicants create an EGrAMS account and begin the application creation process as soon as possible. 
• The applicant’s authorized representative must be the person who submits the application. 
• The authorized representative must use their own EGrAMS account to sign and submit the application.
• A copy of the governing body’s authorization for this official representative to sign must be on file in the applicant’s office.

Resources

MI Community Center Grant FAQS II (Updated 8-24-23)

Michigan Community Center Grant Guidelines and sample application (updated 8-29 with character limits noted and extended deadline)
MI Community Center Grant Handbook and FAQ
Character limits in EGrAMS application
CC Grant FAQs
Site Control Form
Sample Resolution Form
Grant Certification Form

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