Value-Added Agriculture Grants, Deadline Apr. 2

March 9, 2020 hhbadminagriculture, grant, Michigan

The Michigan Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is offering their Value-Added grants again in 2020. Eligible projects include:

Food hub development
Food access, including access to fresh/nutritional foods
Value-added food processing (innovation & equipment; Technical assistance, including feasibility studies that lead to jobs/investment; Outreach and training)

Matching funds of 30% are required. Maximum grant request is $125,000.

Tribal Heritage Grants, Deadline Mar. 11

January 14, 2020 hhbadmingrant, heritage, Michigan, tribal

The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 authorizes grants to Federally recognized Tribes for cultural and historic preservation projects. These grants assist Tribes, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations in protecting and promoting their unique cultural heritage and traditions. Since 1990, more than $17 million has been awarded to over 460 tribal communities. From the beginning, the program has been shaped by Indian tribes. It focuses on what they are most concerned about protecting: Traditional skills, oral history, plant and animal species important in tradition, sacred and historic places, and the establishment of tribal historic preservation offices.

The application period is open! For more information about GFA please visit https://gfa.tc.

Broadband Grants, Deadline Aug. 30

July 1, 2019 hhbadminbroadband, grant, Michigan, municipal

Connecting Michigan Communities (CMIC) Grant Program

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is providing a grant opportunity to extend broadband service into unserved areas in Michigan. The grant funds are available to projects that demonstrate collaboration to achieve community investment and economic development goals of the area impacted.

The state has appropriated $20M for this grant program. Contact us for more information! To learn more about GFA please visit our website at https://gfa.tc.

Scrap Tire Grants, Deadlines Sept. 28 & Oct. 19

September 14, 2018 hhbadmincleanup, grant, Michigan, tire

MDEQ grant program is open! Scrap tires pose a fire risk and a human health risk as mosquito breeding grounds. Through grants, scrap tires can be processed and used in paving products for roads, manufactured products and energy production.

The Scrap Tire Cleanup Grant is available for property owners to clean up old or abandoned scrap tire piles. The MDEQ will give priority to collection sites where tires were accumulated prior to January 1, 1991, as well as collection sites that pose an imminent threat to public health, safety, welfare or the environment. Local units of government and non-profit organizations are also eligible for funding for cleanup days and roadside cleanup grants.

The Market Development Grants are available to fund up to 50 percent of total eligible costs for projects that demonstrate new or increased uses of scrap tires in manufactured products. The MDEQ will prioritize proposals based on the amount of scrap tire material being used in developing the project or product, demonstration of a new use of scrap tire material and demonstration of a viable market for a proposed product.

The Scrap Tire Law Enforcement Grants are available to the law enforcement community for the purchase, installation and implementation of surveillance equipment used to reduce or eliminate instances of illegal dumping of scrap tires.

The MDEQ will accept Cleanup Grant Applications with all supporting documentation received on or before Friday, September 28, 2018. Market Development and Law Enforcement Grant Applications will be accepted with all supporting documentation on or before Friday, October 19, 2018.

Rural Energy Grants, Small Grant Deadline Oct. 31

August 30, 2018 hhbadminenergy, grant, Michigan, renewable

Provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements.

Who may apply?

Agricultural producers with at least 50% of gross income coming from agricultural operations, and
Small businesses in eligible rural areas.
NOTE: Agricultural producers and small businesses must have no outstanding delinquent federal taxes, debt, judgment or debarment.

What is an eligible area?

Businesses must be in an area other than a city or town with a population of greater than 50,000 inhabitants and the urbanized area of that city or town. Check eligible business addresses.
Agricultural producers may be in rural or non-rural areas.

How may the funds be used?
Funds may be used for renewable energy systems, such as:

- Biomass (for example: biodiesel and ethanol, anaerobic digesters, and solid fuels)
- Geothermal for electric generation or direct use
- Hydropower below 30 megawatts
- Hydrogen
- Small and large wind generation
- Small and large solar generation
- Ocean (tidal, current, thermal) generation

Funds may also be used for the purchase, installation and construction of energy efficiency improvements, such as:

High efficiency heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC)
Insulation
Lighting
Cooling or refrigeration units
Doors and windows
Electric, solar or gravity pumps for sprinkler pivots
Switching from a diesel to electric irrigation motor
Replacement of energy-inefficient equipment

What funding is available?
Loan guarantees on loans up to 75% of total eligible project costs
Grants for up to 25% of total eligible project costs
Combined grant and loan guarantee funding up to 75% of total eligible project costs

What are the grant terms?
Renewable Energy System Grants:
$2,500 minimum; $500,000 maximum

Energy Efficiency Grants:
$1,500 minimum; $250,000 maximum

Are there additional requirements?

Applicants must provide at least 75% of the project cost if applying for a grant only.
Applicants must provide at least 25% of the project cost if applying for loan, or loan and grant combination.
Projects greater than $200,000 require a technical report.
Energy efficiency projects require an energy audit or assessment.

State Farm Good Neighbor Citizenship® Company Grants, Deadline Oct. 31

August 28, 2018 hhbadmingrant, Michigan, safety

Through the State Farm grants, we focus on three areas: safety, education, and community development.

Eligible Organizations

Educational institutions
Programs conducted by Municipal, county, state or federal government entities that align with the State Farm® charitable focus.
501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organizations
501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies
501(c)(6) chambers of commerce
State Farm does not fund:
- Individuals seeking personal help or scholarships
- Religious programs
- Politically partisan programs
- Organizations outside the U.S.

Request a Grant
State Farm grant applications for 2019 are available Saturday, September 1, 2018 through Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Grant decisions will be communicated by end of first quarter in 2019. Nationally, we support communities through social investments and countrywide relationships. At a local level, our company grants focus on three areas: safety, education, and community development.

Safety Grants
State Farm values the importance of keeping our neighbors safe.

Auto and roadway safety
Teen Driver Education
Home safety and fire prevention
Disaster preparedness
Disaster recovery

Community Development
Strong neighborhoods are the foundation of a strong society. We’re committed to maintaining the vibrancy of our communities by assisting nonprofits that support: affordable housing, first time homeowners, neighborhood revitalization, financial literacy, job training, and small business development. Through community outreach and community development grants and investments, State Farm gives back to the neighborhoods it serves and helps develop stronger neighborhoods by reinvesting in the community.

Our national and local funding is directed toward:
Affordable Housing
Job training
Neighborhood Revitalization
Small business Development
Financial Literacy
First Time Homeownership

Education Grants
Nationally, our education funding is directed toward initiatives that more directly support under-served individuals, helping them obtain the skills and credentials they need to be successful in today’s workforce:

Pathways for College and Career Success
In local markets, our K-12 public education funding is directed toward:
Teacher Development
Service-Learning
Education Reform/Systemic Improvement
Applications

Invasive Species Control Grants, Pre-Proposals Due June 13

May 2, 2018August 7, 2018 hhbadmingrant, invasives, Michigan

Grant Post May 2, 2018

Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program (MISGP)
The Departments of Natural Resources, Environmental Quality and Agriculture and Rural Development work together to address strategic issues of prevention, detection, eradication, and control for both terrestrial and aquatic invasive species in Michigan.

Projects must support the overalls goals of the MISGP:
• Prevent new invasive species introductions.
• Strengthen statewide invasive species early detection and response network.
• Limit the dispersal of recently confirmed invasive species.
• Manage and control widespread, long-established invasive species.

Eligibility:
• Local, state*, federal or tribal units of government
• Non-profit organizations
• Universities
*State agencies should contact the MISGP contact prior to preparing an application.

The minimum grant amount is $25,000 with maximum grant amounts between $60,000 and $400,000 depending on the type of project.

Reposted as a public service. Contact us for more information on this program. To learn more about GFA please visit us at http://gfa.tc.

Recreational Soccer Grants, Deadline Oct. 5

April 27, 2018August 7, 2018 hhbadmingrant, Michigan, park, recreation

Recreational Grant Any league or club currently affiliated with the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association may apply for a grant. The following are ideas for grant topics, but are, by no means, the only ideas that may be successful; outreach to schools to increase membership, setting up a play day or tournament, long-range-planning process, player/coach handbook, financial software, startup newsletter costs, training equipment, coaching education, web page development, computer, software, etc.

Recreational Tournament Grant Recreational Grants totaling $15,000 will be made for the purpose of enhancing existing recreational soccer tournaments within the State of Michigan. Any recreational tournament currently sanctioned by the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association may apply for a grant. Due to the limited nature of the grant monies available, the grants are designed to be small and no grant amount over $3,000 will be awarded. It is anticipated that most grants will be in the $500 range and can consist of certificates, cash or in-kind services.

MSYSA Recreational Grant Package (Recreational Leagues) Recently, the Great Lakes Soccer League, a member organization of MSYSA, ceased operation and expressed their sincerest gratitude to their members, players, parents and the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association. To continue the development and opportunities Great Lakes Soccer League once provided, they’ve donated recreational funds specific to the betterment of youth recreational soccer in Michigan. Recreational grants totaling $30,000 will be made available for the purpose of enhancing recreational soccer club and leagues within the State of Michigan. Any league or club currently affiliated with the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association may apply for a grant.

All 2019 MSYSA Recreational Grant Applications are due on or before October 5, 2018.

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Safe Routes to School Mini Grants, Deadline March 2, 2018

December 18, 2017August 7, 2018 gourdiefraserMichigan, School, SRTS

The Safe Routes to School program offers mini grants as a way to explore applying the program to your school district. Mini Grants are an excellent way to ease into the Safe Routes to School movement, and start building a culture of walking, biking, and rolling at your school. These grants allow schools and communities to create programs that educate and encourage students to stay healthy and active, and to reduce traffic around schools. Up to $5,000 per school is available, and up $25,000 per school district.

As of this writing the 2018 RFP is not yet available, but if you are planning an application now is a good time to start getting your information in order. To learn more about GFA visit our website at http://gfa.tc.

Small Shipyard Grants – Due July 5

May 22, 2017 gourdiefrasergrant, Michigan, shipyardLeave a comment

Under the Small Shipyard Grant Program, there is currently $9,800,000 available for grants for capital and related improvements to qualified shipyard facilities that will be effective in fostering efficiency, competitive operations, and quality ship construction, repair, and reconfiguration. It is anticipated that about 5-12 applications will be selected for funding with an average grant amount of about $1 million.

The shipyard facility for which a grant is sought must be in a single geographical location, located in or near a maritime community, and may not have more than 1,200 production employees. The applicant must be the operating company of the shipyard facility. The shipyard facility must construct, repair, or reconfigure vessels 40 feet in length or greater for commercial or government use, or construct, repair, or reconfigure vessels 100 feet in length or greater for non-commercial vessels.

Eligible projects include: (1) capital and related improvement projects that will be effective in fostering efficiency, competitive operations, and quality ship construction, repair, and reconfiguration; and (2) training projects that will be effective in fostering employee skills and enhancing productivity. For capital improvement projects, all items proposed for funding must be new and to be owned by the applicant. For both capital improvement and training projects, all project costs, including the recipient’s share, must be incurred after the date of the grant agreement.

Match is 25%. For more information about this grant contact us. To learn more about GFA visit our website at http://gfa.tc.

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