Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 awarded a $127.1 million capitalization grant under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CFDA 66.458) program to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy on October 1, 2025. This Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funded award establishes a revolving loan fund mechanism providing low-interest financing to subrecipients for water quality improvement and protection projects. Through September 30, 2028, the Michigan Department will administer funds supporting planning, design, and construction of eligible water infrastructure activities, with anticipated outcomes focused on improving and protecting water quality and public health for Michigan citizens.

Sub-awardees under this capitalization grant include the City of Lansing, which received loan funding for its 5005-28 Project involving combined sewer overflow separation and sanitary sewer rehabilitation on Cherry Street, Pine Street, and Kalamazoo Street in downtown Lansing, along with replacement of the Tecumseh River Road Pump Station; and the Great Lakes Water Authority, which received financing for the 5839-01 Project at the Water Resource Recovery Facility in Detroit, comprising construction of a new screened final effluent pump station and treatment system with associated water supply and booster pump modifications. Both sub-awards were executed on February 9, 2026, delivering tangible water infrastructure improvements across Michigan's metropolitan areas.