Protecting MI Pension Grant Application Process

Begin the Application for the Protecting MI Pension Grant 

Qualified units will use Michigan’s eSignature Solution to file a claim for a grant award for the Protecting MI Pension Grant Program. Please select the link at the top of the page to begin the application process. Slides 14 – 27 of the Protecting MI Pension Grant Process Webinar from April 6, 2023, provide a visual overview of the eSignature application process for the Protecting MI Pension Grant.

Please direct all technical support related questions on the eSignature application process to: Treas-eSignature@Michigan.gov

Applications will be accepted beginning Monday April 17, 2023, until Thursday June 15, 2023 

• Protecting MI Pension Grant Application (Form 5886) (to be completed online in eSignature)
• Protecting MI Pension Grant Application Instructions
• Protecting MI Pension Grant Checklist
• Protecting MI Pension Grant Program Frequently Asked Question (Updated 5/23/2023)
• Protecting MI Pension Grant Board Resolution Sample

Required Supporting Documentation (to be completed and attached in eSignature Application)

• Protecting MI Pension Grant Affidavit (Form 5887)
  • Must be signed by Chief Administrative Officer and notarized by Notary Public
• Copy of approved local government governing body resolution authorizing the chief administrative officer to file a claim for a grant payment for the Protecting MI Pension Grant Program.  
• Copy of actuarial valuation(s) utilized in audited financial statements used to complete the most recent Form 5572 submitted as of 12/31/2021 for all qualified retirement systems that are requesting grant awards. 
• Most recent actuarial valuation as of 12/31/2022 for all qualified retirement systems that are requesting grant awards. 

Optional Documents (Required if Applicable) 

• Copy of court ordered judgement levying a millage to cover local government pension costs 

Protecting MI Pension Grant Requirements

• Grant funds will be made available to cities, villages, townships, counties, and road commissions with a qualified retirement system with a funded ratio less than 60% based on the last report filed as required by Section 5 of the Protecting Local Government Retirement and Benefits Act, Public Act 202 of 2017, MCL 38.2805, as of December 31, 2021, the Retirement System Annual Report (Form 5572).
  • View Preliminary List of Qualified Retirement Systems
• Qualified local units can comply with the future expectations for the Protecting MI Pension Grant Program by completing and submitting a notarized copy of the Protecting MI Pension Grant Affidavit (Form 5887) attesting to the requirements listed in in Public Act 166 of 2022, Section 979a(2)(a-f) upon receipt of the grant award.

Contact Information

For more information about this grant program, visit:

Website:             www.michigan.gov/MIPensionGrant

Email:                  Treasury-MIPensionGrant@michigan.gov