The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (MDEGLE) has been awarded a $3,000,000 Project Grant by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Ports Program (CFDA 66.051). The purpose of this grant is to develop and implement the Michigan Clean Ports Program, which will engage port communities and stakeholders to obtain input on community, climate, and air quality planning needs. Key activities include creating a competitive grant program to provide funding to Michigan ports and port communities to support decarbonization and resiliency planning, emissions inventory and analysis, and workforce development. The anticipated deliverables include decarbonization and resiliency plans, emissions reduction strategies, and a final report detailing the program's results and findings. The intended beneficiaries are MDEGLE, Michigan ports, and surrounding port communities.