Certified Local Government Grant Program

FY23 CLG Grant Applications Now Being Accepted - Due February 1, 2023

Michigan communities that have entered into the Certified Local Government (CLG) program by February 1, 2023 are eligible to apply for fiscal year (FY) 2023 grant funding from SHPO. Non-profits and public entities within a CLG community can also access the funding through the CLG. Funding is available in two categories: (1) rehabilitation planning and rehabilitation projects and (2) planning, documenation, and education projects.

Important FY23 grant cycle dates:

October 3, 2022: Application round opens
December 9, 2022: Draft application review (optional)
February 1, 2023: Application round closes
March/April 2023: SHPO provides letters of intent to award
June/July 2023: Grant agreements executed
Summer 2023: Projects begin
September 30, 2025: Project activities must be completed

Note: There are two separate manuals and applications. One set is for rehabilitation planning and rehabilitation projects (i.e., physical work on specific properties), while the other set should be used for all other projects.

Grant Manuals and Applications

FY23 Rehabilitation Grant Manual

FY23 CLG grant manual and application instructions for rehabilitation planning and rehabilitation projects.

FY23 Rehabilitation Grant Application

FY23 CLG grant application for rehabilitation planning and rehabilitation projects.

FY23 Planning, Documentation, and Education Grant Manual

FY23 CLG grant manual and application instructions for planning, documentation, and education projects.

FY23 Planning, Documentation, and Education Grant Application

FY23 CLG grant application for planning, documentation, and education projects.

Helpful Information for Applicants

SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION TEMPLATES

Exhibit A - Fiscal Management Template

Exhibit B - Resolution Templates

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Example.pdf

Preservation Easement Example - Rehab Projects Only

Example Scope - National Register Project

Example Scope - Design Guidelines Project

Example Scope - Rehab Project

Example Scope - Intensive Resource Survey Project.pdf

Apply for a CLG Grant

FY23 CLG Grant Applications Now Being Accepted - Due February 1, 2023