Certified Local Government Grant Program

FY26 CLG Project Grant Applications Will Be Available October 2026

Applications for fiscal year (FY) 2026 Ceritified Local Government (CLG) project grants are anticipated to be available in October 2025. More information will be posted soon. In the meantime, last year's application materials are available below and can be used to review basic requirements of the CLG grant program.

Michigan communities that have entered into the Certified Local Government (CLG) program by the application deadline are eligible to apply for FY 2026 project grants from SHPO. Non-profits and public entities within a CLG community can also partner with the CLG on an application. Funding is available in two categories: (1) pre-development and development projects and (2) planning, documentation, and education projects.

Anticipated FY26 grant cycle dates:

October 1, 2025: Application round opens
TBD: Informational webinar
December 5, 2025: Draft application review (optional)
February 6, 2026: Application round closes
Spring 2026: SHPO provides letters of intent to award
July 2026: Grant agreements executed
Summer 2026: Projects begin
August 31, 2028: Project activities must be completed

Grant Manuals and Applications

FY25 CLG Grant Project Manual

FY25 CLG grant project manual and application instructions

FY25 CLG Grant Project Application (PDF Version)

Fillable PDF version of the FY25 CLG grant project application for all project types

FY25 CLG Grant Project Application (Word Version)

Fillable Word version of the FY25 CLG grant project application for all project types

FY25 CLG Grant Application Signature Page (PDF)

Signature page required for all FY25 CLG grant applications

Helpful Information for Applicants

TEMPLATES + EXAMPLE DOCUMENTS

CLG Grant Application Checklist

Exhibit A - Fiscal Management Template

Exhibit B - Resolution Templates

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Example

Preservation Easement Example - Development Projects Only

Standard Grant Agreement - Development Projects

Standard Grant Agreement - All Other Projects

Apply for a CLG Project Grant

FY26 CLG Project Grant Applications Will Be Available October 2026