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MIO Technical Assistance Center

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MIO Technical Assistance Center

About the Michigan Infrastructure Office Technical Assistance Center

The purpose of the Michigan Infrastructure Office Technical Assistance Center (TAC) is to provide technical assistance, planning, and matching grants to local units of government, planning organizations, and federally recognized Tribal nations to help draw federal infrastructure money to Michigan’s communities.

TAC provides a suite of resources to support Michigan communities in applying for federal grant funding. TAC is continuing to build out the full range of resources. TAC currently offers three key support services: grant identification, grant writing, and match funding. These three services will be available to eligible recipients by an application to TAC. Full guidance for these services is available here. TAC will continue to expand support offerings for additional entities in the future.

For questions about the MIO TAC:

Kris Brady

Director 
Technical Assistance Center 
Michigan Infrastructure Office 

Email: BradyK4@michigan.gov

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Window 5

The Online Application for Technical Assistance is available HERE.
Before applying, please read the TAC guidance available here in full.

Reach out to Kris Brady at BradyK4@michigan.gov if you have any additional questions. 

This table outlines the release of 9 federal Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) which will continue to be released through Winter 2024/2025. In order to support grant writing applications that are most likely to attain federal funding, the State will prioritize projects that it deems to be viable and competitive for the relevant funding opportunities. Projects that are not considered competitive (due to project readiness or other reasons) may be considered for other forms of technical support to help make the project more competitive for future funding rounds. 

Federal Department Grant Title Due Date Window
Fact Pack
DOT Regional Infrastructure Accelerators Demonstration Program* 12/20/2024 (estimated) 5 LINK
DOT Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT)* 12/20/2024 (estimated)
5 LINK
DOT All Stations Accessibility Program* Early 2025 (estimated)
5 LINK
DOT Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Program* 1/15/2025 (estimated) 5 LINK
DOT Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities* Early 2025 (estimated) 5 LINK
DOT Port Infrastructure Development Program* Early 2025 (estimated) 5 LINK
EPA Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grants for Political Subdivisions of States and Territories 12/20/2024 5 LINK
EPA Reduced Lead in Drinking Water Grant 12/30/2024 5 LINK
EPA Clean School Bus Rebates Program 1/9/2025 5 LINK

*This indicates the NOFO link is to the prior year's program, new NOFO is pending.  

Eligibility Requirements 

Eligible applicants for TAC support services in the current application window include: 

  • Federally recognized Tribal nations
  • Municipalities and local governments that have been selected by their MPO/RPA
    • Applications must include a letter of support from the applicant's Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) or regional Planning Agency (RPA). MPOs and RPAs are responsible for prioritizing applications from their member communities. If you need help identifying the MPO or RPA to coordinate with, please consult the guidance document.
  • Rural public transit authorities
    • With letter of support from MDOT
  • Urban public transit agencies
    • With letter of support from their affiliated MPO
  • School Districts
    • With support from local government 
  • Utility Authorities and Community Water Systems

Important Dates

We will be hosting two live virtual sessions to provide an overview of TAC, explain the application process, and answer questions: 

  • Webinar 
    • Webinar will provide an overview of updated TAC support services and the Window 5 application process.
    • Please sign up for webinar here: 
  • Office Hours
    • The office hours session is an opportunity to bring questions about the TAC guidance update & the Window 5 application.
    • Please sign up for office hours here: 

TAC Community Project Tracker

This map illustrates projects MIO TAC has provided Technical Assistance and/or match funding. 
Construction Site
Ferry Boat
Concrete Pipes
Wind Turbines

About the Michigan Infrastructure Office

The Michigan Infrastructure Office is responsible for organizing and executing Governor Whitmer’s vision for infrastructure, coordinating across state government, marshaling resources, and partnering with local officials, federal partners, and outside stakeholders to ensure resources sent to Michigan through BIL, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), are used efficiently and effectively.
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