Water, Environment Archives

March 8, 2023

March 16th Webinar – National Coastal Resilience Fund Opportunities for Michigan Municipalities

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) annual National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) grant program provides opportunities for Michigan communities and organizations to invest in sustainable, nature-based resilience solutions. Over the next four years, the NCRF anticipates making over $140…

August 29, 2022

Public hearing on EGLE state revolving funds definition scheduled for Sept. 8

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has scheduled a public hearing on Thurs., Sept. 8, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., to hear public comments on new, draft definitions and scoring criteria proposals prior to finalization. Recently enacted Public…

August 29, 2022

Applications for Community Forestry Grants Open through Sept. 24

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for Community Forestry grants. Eligible organizations including local and tribal governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits can apply for grants of $1,000-$25,000 with a 1-1 match for projects that increase urban…

March 9, 2022

MML Foundation to Launch New MI Water Navigator Helpdesk at News Conference; CapCon Workshop

The Michigan Municipal League Foundation is launching a new program for MML member and non-member communities next week and everyone is invited. Our new MI Water Navigator Helpdesk gets launched next week with a virtual news conference at 10 a.m.…

February 17, 2022

Recycling Education Assistance Grants Now Available for Small MI Communities

The Michigan Small Community Education Grant Program is open now through October 2022. The effort is funded by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) along with The Recycling Partnership, the nonprofit action agent transforming the U.S.…

February 10, 2022

Governor’s Budget Proposal Includes Major Investments in Local Government

The Whitmer Administration unveiled its proposed Executive Budget Recommendation on Wednesday for the upcoming 2022-23 Fiscal Year that starts October 1st. The budget recommendation totals $74.1 billion, including a historic $14.3 billion in General Fund dollars, compared to the current…

February 1, 2022

White House Releases New Infrastructure Law Guidebook/Webinars

The White House and US Department of Transportation shared the following information yesterday on the recently signed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The new law combined a reauthorization of federal transportation funding with significant other infrastructure investments in water, broadband, electric vehicles…

January 24, 2022

FEMA’s BRIC Direct Technical Assistance (DTA) Program Application Due Friday 1/28

National League of Cities and Serve MI City is reminding members of FEMA's BRIC Direct Technical Assistance (DTA) program designed to help smaller communities and those with less staff capacity with free advice and support. Applications to apply for assistance are due…

December 22, 2021

Legislative Session Reaches Mid-Point

The Michigan House and Senate wrapped up their work last week for the calendar year as the mid-point of the current 2021-22 legislative session. Following the holidays, the legislature will return to session on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 to resume…

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