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EGLE announces Dam Risk Reduction Grant Program Request for Pre-Proposals

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is pleased to announce its Dam Risk Reduction Grant Program Request for Pre-Proposals for a one-time release for up to $14.1 million as appropriated by the Michigan Legislature under Section 309 of 2022 PA 53.  The grant program will provide grant funds to dam owners for repair, alteration, or removal activities necessary to address risk associated with publicly or privately owned dams. 

Entities that own or operate a dam in the state of Michigan are eligible to apply. Funding is restricted to projects that reduce or eliminate risk associated with dams. Eligible activities under the grant include:

• Planning, feasibility studies, or design of projects that reduce or eliminate risk of dam failure.
• Repair, alteration, or removal of dams.
• Post project monitoring and corrective actions.

For more information, please visit the Michigan Dam Safety Program website under Featured Topics.  For questions on this funding opportunity, please contact Mason Manuszak, Dam Safety Unit, Field Operations Support Section, at 989‑370‑1528 or [email protected] or Luke Trumble, Supervisor, EGLE Dam Safety Unit, Field Operations Support Section, at 517‑420‑8923 or [email protected].