Lansing — The Clean Water Corps of Michigan, a network of volunteer monitoring programs that collect and share surface water quality data throughout Michigan, is accepting funding proposals for two grant programs.
A $25,000 ($500 to $5,000) grant is available through the Volunteer Stream Cleanup Program to assist local governments in their efforts to remove trash from Michigan’s rivers, streams, and streams. The program is funded by fees from the sale of Michigan’s special Water Conservation license plates available from the Office of the Secretary of State.
The Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program, with $75,000 available in three grants, will involve volunteers monitoring benthic macroinvertebrates and assessing their habitat on boardwalks and rivers. Local governments and non-profit organizations are eligible to apply. Types of grants include startup grants, implementation grants, and maintenance grants.
Requests for Proposals for each grant opportunity can be found at MiCorps Stream Monitoring and Cleanup Grants at http://micorps.net/stream-monitoring/stream-grants/. Grants require a 25% local match commitment, with the exception of startup grants.
The deadline for grant applications is March 7 at 5:00 PM. Questions regarding the grant application process should be directed to Dr. Paul Steen of the Huron River Watershed Council at 734-519-0449 or PSteen@HRWC.org. Or Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), Water Resources Division, Lake Michigan Unit, Surface Water Assessment Division, Tamara Lipsey, 517-342-4372 or LipseyT@Michigan.gov.
