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Announcing EGLE's Dam Risk Reduction Grant Program Request for Pre-Proposals

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is pleased to announce Dam Risk Reduction Grant Program Request for Pre-Proposals for a one-time release for up to $13 million as appropriated by the Michigan Legislature under Section 1003 of PA 87 of 2021.  This 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.  For questions about this funding opportunity, please contact Mason Manuszak at 989-370-1528 or [email protected] or Luke Trumble at 517-420-8923 or [email protected].

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