The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is seeking applications for a new Wastewater Infrastructure Fund Grant.
Donor Name: Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State: Michigan
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: Ongoing
Size of the Grant:
- Tier 1: $225,000
- Tier 2: $350,000
Details:
As a reimbursement grant, this program will be assisting the food and agriculture industry to ensure compliance with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) wastewater regulations under the Groundwater Discharge Permit Program.
Funding Information
- Tier 1: Up to $750
- 50% of eligible investment
- Maximum grant award of $225,000
- Tier 2: $751 to $1,500
- 50% of eligible investment
- Maximum grant award of $350,000.
Eligible Investments
Eligible wastewater investment costs include:
- Prework – sampling and analysis, site review work,
- Engineering design,
- Installation and labor,
- Equipment,
- Construction materials,
- Land application Equipment,
- Business Plan,
- Operation and Maintenance Manual,
- Sampling Analysis Plan,
- Discharge Management Plan,
- Certified Operator Training, and,
- Construction and design – As-Builts stamped by a Professional Engineer (P.E.).
Eligibility Criteria
The grant is open to existing agriculture and food processors located in Michigan who are under an Administrative Consent Order, compliance and enforcement action, or have a Schedule of Compliance found in a Certificate of Coverage or state Groundwater Discharge Permit from EGLE.
The following criteria will be used to determine the business’ wastewater infrastructure needs. Projects must meet the below requirements for consideration for the grant from a technical standpoint.
- 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.
- Preference will be given to companies that fall within Tier 1 and Tier 2.
- Companies must be able to cover the full costs of their project, before being reimbursed based upon the tiered funding system.
Ineligible Investments
Ineligible wastewater investment costs include:
- Administrative and Consulting Fees
- Bid out documents: the actual receipts are required as proof of purchase/investment.
For more information, visit MDARD.
