Certified Local Government Grant Program

FY26 CLG Project Grant Applications Now Open! Due February 6, 2026

Applications for fiscal year (FY) 2026 Certified Local Government (CLG) project grants are now available.

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.

Important FY26 grant cycle dates:

October 13, 2025: Application round opens
December 12, 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

FY26 CLG Grant Project Manual

FY26 CLG grant project manual and application instructions

FY26 CLG Grant Project Application (PDF Version)

Fillable PDF version of the FY26 CLG grant project application for all project types

FY26 CLG Grant Project Application (Word Version)

Fillable Word version of the FY26 CLG grant project application for all project types

FY26 CLG Grant Application Signature Page (PDF)

Signature page required for all FY26 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 Now Open! Due February 6, 2026