Grants: Agriculture/Pollution Prevention
Grant Opportunity: Saginaw Bay Watershed Pollution Prevention/Chemical Collection Program Description: This grant opportunity is for the construction of a permanent facility to collect pesticides from farmers, homeowners, nurseries, etc. The facility will allow any end user of pesticides to dispose of unwanted materials at no cost. The project was completed in 1999 and is a joint project of the Saginaw County Department of Health and the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Grant Opportunity: Demonstrate Effectiveness of Biodegradable Two-Cycle Engine Oil Description: This grant opportunity is for field testing a soy-based oil that can be used as an alternative to petroleum-based oil in engines such as jet skis, outboard motors, and snowmobiles. The soy-based oil is environmentally preferable as it is 96% biodegradable and does not emit pollutants into the air and water. The funding will be used to demonstrate the safety and performance of the oil and document reductions in emissions into the environment. Grant Opportunity: Saginaw Bay Watershed Native Planting Preserve at Saginaw Valley State University Description: This grant opportunity aims to fund the development of a native planting preserve on the campus of Saginaw Valley State University. The preserve will include plants, signage, and walking trails. The project intends to encourage the use of native plantings in the general public and serve as a demonstration/research site at the university. Grant Opportunity: Alternative Energy from Agriculturally-Derived Pellet Fuel Description: This grant opportunity involves analyzing the technical and economic viability of manufacturing renewable pellet fuel derived from agricultural sources. The research includes studying the economic and environmental impact of using biomass combustion furnaces for heating residential and light industrial buildings. The project also includes developing a web-based interface for real-time telemetry information. Grant Opportunity: Conservation Tillage Risk Protection Program Description: This grant opportunity aims to demonstrate the use of conservation tillage in two subwatersheds of the Tittabawassee River. The
Award Range
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Total Program Funding
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Number of Awards
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Matching Requirement
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Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
- Saginaw Bay Watershed Pollution Prevention/Chemical Collection Program: Any end user of pesticides can dispose of unwanted materials at the facility at no cost. - Demonstrate Effectiveness of Biodegradable Two-Cycle Engine Oil: Field testing the oil to demonstrate its safety for engines and document reductions in emissions into the environment. - Saginaw Bay Watershed Native Planting Preserve at Saginaw Valley State University: Development of a native planting preserve on the campus to encourage the use of native plantings and serve as a demonstration/research site. - Alternative Energy from Agriculturally-Derived Pellet Fuel: Analyzing the technical and economic viability of manufacturing a renewable pellet fuel that competes with wood pellets for heating buildings. - Conservation Tillage Risk Protection Program: Demonstrating the use of conservation tillage in two subwatersheds, offering expertise and financial protection to farmers participating in conservation tillage corn acres. - Huron Area Technical Center – Small Wind Generator Program: Development of an educational facility focused on small, residential-scale wind turbine evaluation, construction, and maintenance. - Chippewa River Universal Canoe/Kayak Sites: Investment in universally-accessible canoe/kayak sites on the Chippewa River to promote access to recreation. - Dr. Eugene Kenaga Observation Tower: Incorporating a storm-water management system into an observation tower at Chippewa Nature Center for observing nature and rainwater collection. - Practical Planning for Michigan’s Bio-Energy Crop Production: Developing demonstration sites for bioenergy crops and providing support for conferences and travel to build capacity in supporting agricultural industry diversification towards energy production. - Birch Run Bio-diesel Project: Assisting Birch Run Area School District with a bio-diesel manufacturing program using waste vegetable oil from the district and area restaurants. - Low-intensity Tillage and Slurry Seeding Demonstration: Developing a demonstration site for evaluating slurry seeding process for establishing cover crops and using organic inputs to enhance soil microbial activity. -
Geographic Eligibility
Saginaw
Application Opens
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Application Closes
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Grantor
Saginaw County Department of Health and the Michigan Department of Agriculture
Phone
(989) 892-9171Subscribe to view contact details