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The Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC) Grant Program, managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Resources Division (FRD), assists rural fire departments in acquiring firefighting equipment. The program requires a 50/50 matching grant and is available to fire departments serving communities with populations of 10,000 or less. Eligible projects include personal protection gear for wildland fires, Class A foam generating equipment, dry hydrants, communications equipment, and breathing apparatus. Applications are reviewed and prioritized by the FRD, with awards capped at $4,999 per project. Projects involving multiple departments are considered on a case-by-case basis. Applications must be submitted by June 28, 2024, with awards announced around December 15, 2024. Projects must be completed by August 1, 2025.

The Public Safety Academy Assistance Program provides financial support, up to $24,000 per recruit, for law enforcement training academy costs and salaries of recruits attending the academy, with a single agency able to fund up to 25 recruits.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to dairy farms and processing facilities in select Midwestern states to promote product development, diversification, and value-added dairy innovations.

The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) is launching a grant program designed to bolster arts and culture nonprofits within Washtenaw County, with a dedicated focus on racial equity. This initiative directly aligns with AAACF's broader mission to activate the artistic and cultural identity of all residents and ensure universal access to arts and culture. The program seeks to invest in both new and existing community-based projects that serve diverse communities through arts and culture, while intentionally addressing racial equity. The primary beneficiaries of this program are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities within Washtenaw County, as well as arts programs and organizations with BIPOC leadership. The program also targets marginalized communities for vocational training in the arts. The impact goals are to strengthen arts and culture infrastructure, promote racial equity within the arts sector, and foster greater community engagement and access to artistic and cultural experiences for all residents. The program's priorities and focuses include supporting community-driven art programs that engage and collaborate with BIPOC communities, fostering BIPOC leadership in arts organizations, advancing equity in arts education, empowering organizations with digital capacity to reach BIPOC communities, and providing vocational training in the arts for marginalized communities. These focus areas are strategically chosen to address systemic inequities and build a more inclusive and vibrant arts and culture landscape in Washtenaw County. Expected outcomes include an increase in the number and capacity of arts and culture organizations serving BIPOC communities, enhanced representation and leadership of BIPOC individuals within the arts, improved access to high-quality arts education, and greater digital reach for organizations engaging diverse audiences. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed beyond the types of projects supported, the emphasis on community engagement and racial equity suggests a commitment to qualitative and quantitative assessments of community impact and equitable access. This grant program exemplifies AAACF's strategic priority of investing in initiatives that promote racial equity and enhance community well-being through cultural enrichment. The foundation's theory of change appears to be that by strategically funding arts and culture projects that center racial equity and empower marginalized communities, they can foster a more inclusive, vibrant, and accessible cultural environment for all residents of Washtenaw County. With available grant dollars of $120,000 and individual grant requests up to $15,000, AAACF is committing significant resources to achieve these transformative goals within the county.

This grant provides financial support for property owners in the Village of Calumet to improve their buildings and enhance the downtown area's economic vitality through significant renovations.

This program provides $11 million to law enforcement agencies to develop community policing initiatives that strengthen partnerships with local communities and promote collaborative problem-solving.

This program provides funding to local governments and water supply agencies in Michigan to develop and implement strategies that protect public water supplies from contamination.

This grant provides $7.5 million to support and expand a youth mentorship and athletic program in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Flint, aimed at preventing juvenile crime and promoting positive development through sports and education.

This grant provides funding for projects that promote the conservation and restoration of water resources in the Muskegon River Watershed, targeting nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and community groups focused on environmental stewardship.