The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), Energy Services is offering matching grants for projects that improve the efficiency of farms, agribusinesses (crop and food processing or other related businesses) and businesses that provide assistance/services to agribusinesses. Implementation of innovative solutions to agriculture energy issues, such as solar paired with storage for irrigation systems, are of special interest to this program.
A total of $75,000 in funding is expected to be available, and the maximum funding amount per applicant is $15,000. All applicants must provide a minimum 50 percent (1:1) match of the total requested grant funds.
The EGLE, Agriculture and Rural Businesses Energy Incentive Program will be accepting applications until all funds are committed, or May 31, 2023, whichever comes first.
For more information, including the Request for Proposals and the Application Form, visit the Agriculture and Rural Businesses Energy Incentive Program Webpage.
Copper Shores Meals on Wheels congregate sites are getting a name change. Moving forward the congregate meal program will be known as Meet & Eat.
The much-anticipated 2024 MTU Parade of Nations is set to take place on September 21, 2024, now is the time for local business vendors and community organizations to join us in this vibrant celebration of cultural diversity.
The Keweenaw Community Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the Chelsea Schelly Impact Fund, bit.ly/chelsea-schelly-fund.
What happens when a small but determined congregation buys an old, dilapidated eyesore of a building and—with their own hands—transforms it into an attractive, welcoming church?
The orange-and-black ride is Houghton themed and can fit up to 12 passengers who will pedal their way along the Houghton waterfront.
Seniors aged 60 and older can use the free coupons to purchase fresh produce at participating farmer’s markets.
