Renewables Ready Communities Award
Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Description
The Renewables Ready Communities Award is a grant program run by Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. It offers financial rewards to local governments in Michigan that allow or host large-scale renewable energy projects like wind, solar, or energy storage. This initiative, launched under Governor Gretchen Whitmer, aims to boost renewable energy use across Michigan by providing funding to support these projects.
The Renewables Ready Communities Award is a funding initiative managed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). It is designed to incentivize municipalities that permit or host utility-scale renewable energy projects in Michigan. The program was established thro…
Source
Agency
Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Key Dates
Opportunity Posted
February 4, 2025
Eligibility
The following categories of applicants are invited to apply:
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Residents of Michigan
Awards & Funding
Total Funding
$30M
Award Ceiling
$3M
Funding Amount
~$3
Links
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