Wastewater Infrastructure Fund Grants
This program provides financial assistance to Michigan's food and agriculture businesses to help them meet wastewater regulations and improve their infrastructure.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is offering the Wastewater Infrastructure Fund Grant, a reimbursement program aimed at supporting the food and agriculture industries in Michigan. The grant's primary goal is to assist these industries in complying with the wastewater regulations enforced by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) under the Groundwater Discharge Permit Program. The grant targets companies involved in fruit, vegetable, dairy, meat, egg, and grain processing. It covers a range of eligible expenses including pre-work, engineering design, construction, and equipment, with the aim of ensuring companies meet environmental compliance standards. Applications opened on August 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. EST and will be accepted continually until the allocated $30 million in funding is exhausted. The grant operates on a tiered funding system, providing awards based on the daily wastewater flow of the applicant's operation. The maximum grant award is $2 million, covering up to 50% of eligible investment costs.
Award Range
Not specified - $2,000,000
Total Program Funding
$30,000,000
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
Yes - Applicants must cover 50% of the project costs from other funding sources.
Additional Details
- The grant covers 50% of eligible investment costs, with awards determined by a tiered funding system based on the applicant's daily wastewater flow. - They are different Tier, it will determine the award ceiling amount. Please review the chart
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
The entity will be obtaining a permit or coming into compliance with EGLE’s Part 31, Groundwater Discharge Permit for food and beverage processing with a focus on fruit, vegetables, dairy products, meat, egg, and grain processing. The company is in good standing and compliance with the State of Michigan. The program is for existing companies. Only one proposal per applicant facility location or permit number will be awarded. MDARD will monitor applicant funding requests and funding will be allocated based by the Tiered Funding System to ensure companies of all sizes are able to receive funding. Companies must be able to cover the full costs of their project, before being reimbursed based upon the tiered funding system.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
March 28, 2024
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
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