Proposals to expand weatherization assistance program 

by | Feb 23, 2023 | Health and Wellness

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Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 23, 2023

CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112, SutfinL1@michigan.gov

MDHHS requesting proposals to expand weatherization assistance program

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to expand the weatherization assistance program utilizing bipartisan infrastructure law funding for multi-family dwellings.

The program provides energy conservation and related health and safety services for eligible low-income households at no cost to the resident. MDHHS contracts with local weatherization operators (LWO) across the state. Each LWO provides services to a designated area, ensuring all counties in Michigan can benefit from this energy-saving program.

Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be an established non-profit entity.
  • Demonstrate experience implementing weatherization, residential energy efficiency and health and safety remediation programs for multifamily properties.
  • Demonstrate the ability to serve the entire territory.
  • Be certified as a Lead Renovation Repair and Painting firm with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at the time of application.
  • Have a Building Performance Institute-certified Quality Control Inspector/Energy Auditor for multifamily projects on staff.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Weatherization Assistance Program State Plans.
  • Have qualified staff or contractors responsible for performing the services, including energy audits and quality assurance inspections.

The five-month award begins on May 1 and ends Sept. 30, 2023, with the total available amount being $1 million dollars. Successful applicants may be awarded funding annually through at least Sept. 30, 2028, based upon funding availability and acceptable performance.

A pre-application conference will be held to discuss this funding opportunity and provide instruction on using the EGrAMS system. The pre-application conference will be held Monday, Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. and will last approximately 90 minutes. The conference can be accessed at https://bit.ly/3lErn6p.  

Grant applications for the Department of Energy Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Weatherization Expansion-2023 RFP must be submitted electronically through the EGrAMS program by 3 p.m. March 22.

For more information or to apply, visit the EGrAMS website and select “About EGrAMS” link in the left panel to access the “Competitive Application Instructions” training manual. The complete RFP can be accessed under the ‘Current Grants’ section under the “Community Action & Economic Opportunity” link and selecting the “DEWAP-2023” grant program.