2024 Zero Food Waste Application

EGLE Energy and Recycling Section Zero Food Waste Application

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) protects Michigan’s environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources, and is focused on addressing climate change, diversity, equity, and inclusion. In fiscal year (FY) 2024, EGLE will provide grants to support pollution prevention related studies, pilots, training, education, and outreach in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Applicants must consider the following program objectives, priorities, and tasks in the planning of their proposal.

Eligibility Criteria

Any local governments, tribal governments, 501(c)(3) organizations, 501(c)(6) organizations, or small businesses (<500 employees) located in Michigan is eligible to apply.

Eligible projects must involve/address food waste reduction pollution prevention. Potential projects may include food waste reduction and zero food waste related research, pilots, technical assistance, events, trainings, workshops, seminars, competitions, demonstrations, micro events, and other activities that target diverse stakeholder groups such as municipalities, schools, residents, businesses, and industries.

Eligible projects must involve/address the applicable tasks set forth in Section I‑B(3). Impacted facilities must be occupied and have long range plans of continued use.

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* 1. Contact Information

Contact Name & Title *

Organization *

Address *

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City/Town *

State *

ZIP/Postal Code *

County *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

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* 2. Applicant Identifying Information

Federal ID # (EIN/TIN)

Unique Entity ID # (Required for Federal Awards) To register, click HERE

State of Michigan SIGMA Vendor Self Service ID # (Begins With "CV" or "VS") To register, click HERE

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* 3. Brief Description and Purpose

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* 4. Proposal

Upload a proposal for your application.

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* 5. Itemized Budget

Outline revenues and expenditures, including specific budget categories, quantities, unit and total prices for each line time, and how award and match dollars will be used. List other financial sponsors if applicable. NOTE: Sponsorship cannot cover staff time for events.

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* 6. Assurances

I certify that I am authorized to negotiate and bind the applicant to the provisions below.

Applicant agrees that all work will be performed following all applicable Federal and State rules and regulations, as well as local ordinances.

I understand that applicants will be notified of the funding decision by email. Funds will be dispersed only on a reimbursement basis. Should my organization be funded, I agree to submit a payment request no later than 30 days following the event that includes proper backup documentation for expenses and match, along with a brief final report summarizing participation and workshop/event outcomes. A copy of presentation(s), agenda, number of people attending and survey summary used at the sponsored event will also be provided to EGLE Sustainability Section.

In order to receive the sponsorship reimbursement, my organization must be registered as a vendor with the State of Michigan and set up for EFT via our SIGMA Vendor Self Service (VSS). If funded, I agree to register my organization with SIGMA VSS if we are not yet registered.

Applicant understands that this application is not a guarantee of funding. Funding is subject to availability on a first come, first served basis until funding is depleted.

I certify to the best of my knowledge, that the information in this Sponsorship Application is true and accurate and that this organization has the necessary fiscal and managerial capability to implement and manage this event. I will provide the required assurances and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept a sponsorship award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. I understand that this application is not a guarantee of funding.