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No. Tool Name 2 Neighborhood Preservation Program Housing and revitalization in target neighborhoods prioritized by local government and approved by MSHDA. This funding is made available only as an additional component to MSHDA's Housing Resource Fund loans. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Diversity Environment Resource Type Loan Expected Applicants Nonprofits Small City Expected Activities Beautification These activities may be added to an application for housing development from MSHDA's Housing Resource Fund. Preceded by a pre-application & a site visit by MSHDA. A high level of collaboration with local gov't & other funders is expected. Demolition These activities may be added to an application for housing development from MSHDA's Housing Resource Fund. Preceded by a pre-application & a site visit by MSHDA. A high level of collaboration with local gov't & other funders is expected. Infrastructure These activities may be added to an application for housing development from MSHDA's Housing Resource Fund. Preceded by a pre-application & a site visit by MSHDA. A high level of collaboration with local gov't & other funders is expected. No. Tool Name 3 Housing Resource Fund Targeted housing development and rehabilitation supporting community development and revitalization. Nonprofits and small communities are eligible, with funding to nonprofits in large cities matched by municipality. Funding for projects is provided as a mix of forgivable, repayable and deferred loans, according to the feasibility gaps in appoved projects, as determined by MSHDA. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Diversity Environment Resource Type Loan Expected Applicants Nonprofits Small City Expected Activities Homebuyer Funding is used as a source in an overall development budget for approved projects. Requests must be documented by specific estimated cost projects based on typical projects to be undertaken. Homeowner Funding is used as a source in an overall development budget for approved projects. Requests must be documented by specific estimated cost projects based on typical projects to be undertaken. Rental Development Funding is used as a source in an overall development budget for approved project under 24 units. Requests must be documented by specific estimated cost projects based on typical projects to be undertaken. No. Tool Name 4 Property Improvement Program (PIP) Home improvement loans at 4-8 percent, depending on income of borrowers. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Loan Expected Applicants Individuals Expected Activities Homeowner Permanent, non-luxury improvements. Limit of $50,000 for homeowners. Rental Permanent, non-luxury improvements. Limit of $25,000/unit (max. 24 units) for landlords. No. Tool Name 5 Vision 2020 Long-term local partnership between a community nonprofit housing organization and the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate to eliminate substandard housing in a target neighborhood by the year 2020. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Diversity Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Nonprofits Expected Activities Training Facilitating resident-driven neighborhood revitalization. No. Tool Name 6 Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program A federal tax credit taken over a 10-year period supporting the production of affordable housing. The tax credit may be used by the developer, or may be sold, with the proceeds used to develop the housing units. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Diversity Environment Resource Type Tax Credit Expected Applicants Nonprofits Businesses Expected Activities Rental Development The LIHTC proceeds are a source of funds for the overall development budget. Generally, costs normally associated with developing rental property. No. Tool Name 7 Multi-Family: HOME Team Advantage Program This program combines tax-exempt financing and federal HOME funds to encourage rental housing developments located in rural communities of the state or developments that have been awarded funding under USDA's Rural Development Section 515 Program. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Diversity Environment Resource Type Loan Expected Applicants Nonprofits Expected Activities Rental Development Rental developments for families or senior citizens. No. Tool Name 8 TEAM-Modified Pass-Through Program Pass-Through Loans are secured solely by the assets of the borrower, the properties being financed, and by some form of credit enhancement provided by the borrower. Other than reviewing the proposed credit enhancement and certain threshold tests for participation in the Housing Tax Credit program, Authority staff does not underwrite these loans. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Diversity Environment Resource Type Loan Expected Applicants Nonprofits Expected Activities Rental Development Reasonable and necessary costs associated with the development of rental property. No. Tool Name 9 CDBG -Community Development Block Grant Program CDBG is a federal grant program utilizing funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Funds are used to provide grants to eligible counties, cities, villages, and townships, usually with populations under 50,000, for economic development, community development, and housing projects. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Grant Expected Applicants Cities Counties Townships Villages Expected Activities Public infrastructure grant Public infrastructure grant No. Tool Name 12 Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (PA 381) Credit against the Michigan Business Tax. Brownfield incentives are available to promote the redevelopment of contaminated, blighted or functionally obsolete properties. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Michigan Business Tax credits (MBT) are available to spur private development and investment in Brownfield sites and blighted downtowns. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Tax Credit Expected Applicants Businesses Expected Activities Single buinsess Tax credit of 10% Credit is 10% of the invesment made in a specific project No. Tool Name 16 Urban Land Assembly Loan to a city to purchase property for economic development purposes This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Loan Expected Applicants Cities Expected Activities Loan To purchase property for economic development purposes No. Tool Name 33 Historic Preservation Fund Grants Matching grants to Certified Local Governments for historic preservation related work. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Grant Expected Applicants Certifed Local Government Expected Activities Rehabilitation Funding can be used for a range of historic preservation activities from historic building rehabilitation, historic property identification and designation, walking tour brochures, etc. Planning Funding can be used for a range of historic preservation activities including planning activities. Education Funding can be used for a range of historic preservation activities including educational programs. No. Tool Name 35 Federal Historic Preservation Tax Credits Federal income tax credit equal to 20% of qualified expenditures to rehabilitate a depreciable historic building(s). The building must be listed in,or eligible for listing in, the National Register of Historic Places, or located in a registered historic district. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Environment Resource Type Tax Credit Expected Applicants Property Owners Developers Long-Term Lessees Joint Applicants Expected Activities Rehabilitation of Historic Building(s) Certified rehabilitation of a certified historic structure. No. Tool Name 36 State Historic Preservation Tax Credits Property owners and long-term lessees who undertake qualified rehabilitations of historic buildings can apply for a credit against state income tax or single business tax of up to 25% of rehab expenses. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Environment Resource Type Tax Credit Expected Applicants Homeowner Commercial Property Owners Developers Expected Activities Rehabilitation of Historic Building(s) Building must be located in a local historic district established under Michigan's Local Historic Districts Act, or listed in the National Register of Historic Places if within a community of less than 5,000 population. No. Tool Name 37 Local Historic District Ordinance Assistance with establishment of a local historic district under Michigan's Local Historic Districts Act to protect historic resources important to community character and to enable property owners to qualify for state historic preservation tax credits. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Property Owners Cities County Townships Village Business Owners Nonprofit Organizations University Secondary Schools Elementary Schools School Districts Expected Activities Historic Preservation Protect and encourage investment in historic neighborhood(s) through establishment of a local historic district. No. Tool Name 38 National Register of Historic Places Assistance in the identification of historic properties and listing properties or neighborhoods (districts) in the National Register of Historic Places. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Property Owners Non-Profit Organization Government Agency Consultants Educational Institutions Expected Activities Historic Designation Historic property identification and evaluation through listing a property or district in the National Register of Historic Places. No. Tool Name 41 Transportation Enhancement Activities The Transportation Enhancement (TE) program uses federal transportation funding set aside to enhance the surface transportation system. Eligible activities include developing nonmotorized transportation facilities, preserving historic transportation facilities, landscaping and streetscaping. The agency with jurisdiction over the road being enhanced is the eligible applicant. This means that a neighborhood must develop a partnership with the road agency to apply for TE project funding. Cities and villages typically have jurisdiction over local roads within their boundaries. County road commissions are the appropriate applicant for projects involving county roads and MDOT itself, through its Transportation Service Centers, is a potential applicant for projects which involve a state highway (M-, US-, and I- routes). This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Grant Expected Applicants Cities Village County Road Commission Expected Activities Nonmotorized Facility Development May include trails, paths, sidewalks. Must qualify as necessary for transportation use. Landscaping and Streetscaping Beautification associated with transportation system. Typically in downtown settings. Historic Preservation Preservation of historic transportation facilities such as depots, lighthouses and bridges. Water Quality Mitigation Must address transportation caused water quality issues. No. Tool Name 42 Economic Development Fund The Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF)program uses state transportation funding for road improvements which directly contribute to economic development or expansion projects involving creation or retention of permanent jobs in Michigan. The TEDF application process is open (no deadline) and begins with submittal of a letter of interest form by the requesting village, city or county transportation staff. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Grant Expected Applicants Cities Village County Road Commission Expected Activities Road Improvements Add turn lanes, upgrade to all-season, improvements to handle increased traffic due to economic development project. No. Tool Name 44 Context Sensitive Design Context Sensitive Design (CSD) is a philosophy of transportation facility development which strives to achieve the best possible fit of transportation projects into the physical, social, cultural and natural environments of the communities they serve and through which they pass. This fit is accomplished by engaging communities and their stakeholders as partners in developing transportation solutions and establishing the environmental sensitivities to be considered in designing a transportation facility. MDOTs CSD initiative is available to Cool Cities designees who approach the department for assistance involving state highways in their neighborhood. Contact Kari Andrewes by phone at 517-750-0407 or email andrewesk@michigan.gov This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Cities Village County Road Commission Expected Activities Consultation State highway operation and design considerations. No. Tool Name 46 Walkable Community Audits The walkable community audit consists of an on-site evaluation of walking conditions along specified streets within the community. Areas will be analyzed for both their positive and negative conditions. Recommendations will be made on sidewalk width and condition, street crossings, on-street and off-street parking, connectivity to parking, tree canopy, building placement, street design and land use patterns. Participants should include planning and engineering staff, local commissions, chambers of commerce, school board officials, parks and recreation groups, neighborhood groups, public safety officials and elected officials. Contact Deb Alfonso by phone at 517-373-2274 or email alfonsod@michigan.gov This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Cities Village County Nonprofit Organization Neighborhood group Expected Activities Audit of Physical Conditions of Street Environment To facilitate walkability improvements & planning. No. Tool Name 48 Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Grants are available and provided through Clean Michigan Initiative funding for site investigations and cleanup prior to redevelopment. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Environment Resource Type Grant Expected Applicants Brownfield Authority Cities County Townships Expected Activities Site Investigations Site Investigations Baseline Environmental Assessments Baseline environmental assessments Planning Due Care plans Cleanup (Due Care) Section 7a compliance cleanup activities No. Tool Name 54 Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Grants Grants are available through Clean Michigan Initiative funding for physical improvements to address specific sources of nonpoint source pollution (polluted runoff) in areas covered by approved watershed management plans. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Environment Resource Type Grant Expected Applicants Nonprofit Organizations Cities County Townships Regional Planning Agencies Universities or Colleges Expected Activities Construction Installing structures that reduce stormwater impacts (improve quality or reduce quantity of the runoff) Low Impact Development Installing Best Management practices such as green roofs, rain gardens, and porous pavement. Storm Water Basin Upgrades Upgrading storm water basins designed to control water quantity to incorporate water quality elements. Easements Permanent conservation easements to protect water quality No. Tool Name 55 Community Pollution Prevention (P2) Grant Program Funding for community based pollution prevention projects that promote local P2 initiatives and that foster partnerships and sustainability. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Environment Resource Type Grant Expected Applicants Cities County Townships Planning Health Dept Expected Activities Pollution Prevention Projects that reduce waste and pollutants and build partnerships. Examples include mercury reduction and electronic recycling programs. No. Tool Name 57 Scrap Tire Cleanup Grant Program Grants to assist property owners with proper removal and disposal of abandoned scrap tires. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Environment Resource Type Grant Expected Applicants Cities County Townships Property Owners End user Expected Activities Removal Removal of the tires from the site. Processing Chipping for example Transportation Transporting tires to a recycling or disposal facility Recycle, Disposal Burn for fuel, use in septic fields, or properly dispose of. No. Tool Name 59 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) Program provides matching grants to local units of government for acquisition of land and development of facilities for public outdoor recreation or the protection of Michigan's significant natural resources. Grant assisted sites must be public parks open to the general public. Contact [Deborah Apostol|apostold@michigan.gov] This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Grant Expected Applicants Cities Townships Counties Villages School Districts Combinations of local units Expected Activities Land Acquisition Acquisition of lands or rights in land for public outdoor recreation use and protection of significant resources. Development Construction of facilities for public outdoor recreation use. No. Tool Name 61 Farm to School Planning Assistance Provide planning assistance to a producer or school food director wishing to establish or increase the sale or consumption of local products in Michgian schools. Contact Jeanne Hausler, hauslerj@michigan.gov or call 517-373-9790. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Retail Grocery Stores Expected Activities None defined No. Tool Name 62 Agricultural Tourism Planning Assistance Provide planning assistance to a community wishing to establish or expand a farmers' market or agri-tourism business. Contact Jeanne Hausler, hauslerj@michigan.gov or call 517-373-9790. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Cities Townships County Nonprofits Expected Activities Planning, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Recruiting Market Participants No. Tool Name 63 Clean Sweep Day Coordinate a Clean Sweep Day to establish a site to collect unwanted chemicals, pesticides and other toxic substances. Contact Jack Knorek, knorekj@michigan.gov or call 517-335-2874. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Cities Townships County Expected Activities Planning Coordination with local entities to establish site. No. Tool Name 65 Homeland Security Grant Program Program supports Michigan's statewide Homeland Security strategy to address local and state needs to achieve a coordinated statewide capability to detect, prepare for, prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from any terrorist threats or attacks. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Grant Expected Applicants County Cities Expected Activities Training, Equipment, Planning Provides for training, equipment, planning, exercising, and organizational needs for preparing and responding to acts of terrorism. No. Tool Name 66 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Purpose of program is to reduce the loss of life and property due to disasters through Hazard Mitigation, which is defined as an action intended to reduce or eliminate future damages or other negative impacts caused by natural or technological hazards. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Grant Expected Applicants County Cities Expected Activities Hazard Mitigation Funds can be used for any project designed to protect public or private property, but funding is available only after a major disaster declaration. No. Tool Name 67 Competitive Grant Program - Justice Training Fund The Criminal Justice Competitive Grant Program is operated under Public Act 302 of 1982, as amended; MCL 18.421, et seq. The funds are restricted for the purpose of providing in-service criminal justice training to the employees of eligible applicants. The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) gives preference to consortium applicants who demonstrate an ability to maximize the training impact of the awarded dollars. Mandatory training sessions for interested applicants are held in May or June of each year. Completed applications are generally due in July and awards are made in December for training in the following calendar year. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Grant Expected Applicants State Cities Village Townships County Expected Activities Training In-service criminal justice training. No. Tool Name 68 Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Training Free in-service domestic violence training is available for law enforcement officers. This training is funded with federal Department of Justice funds administered through the Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. The training generally consists of an eight-hour block of instruction covering domestic violence law, the dynamics of domestic violence, and the proper law enforcement response. [Sgt. Joshua Lator|LatorJ@michigan.gov] This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Cities Townships County Expected Activities Training Domestic violence prevention and treatment training. No. Tool Name 69 Basic Law Enforcement Training Cost Reimbursement Training to Locals The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards reimburses a portion of the costs for the training of employed local law enforcement officer candidates. This reimbursement assists local law enforcement agencies by offsetting some of the expenses related to sending candidates to the mandatory basic training. Contact Cheryl Hartwell, (517) 322-5617, hartwec@michigan.gov. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Cities Townships County Expected Activities Training Mandatory training required for candidates to become certified law enforcement officers in Michigan. No. Tool Name 70 Auto Theft Prevention Grant Program The purpose of the ATPA initiatives is to reduce auto thefts, thus reducing the cost of auto insurance to Michigan residents. Grants are available to local government agencies as well as non-profit agencies. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Environment Resource Type Grant Expected Applicants County Cities Townships Expected Activities Prevention Funds can be used for any project designed to prevent and reduce auto thefts in Michigan. No. Tool Name 71 Auto Theft Prevention Service Program The purpose of the ATPA initiatives is to reduce auto thefts, thus reducing the cost of auto insurance to Michigan residents. MSP personnel are available to provide training to local law enforcement in auto theft prevention. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants County Cities Townships Expected Activities Training and Education Use of existing ATPA funded staff and programs for such things as: officers speaking in schools, special training to Cool Cities patrol officers, enlisting ATPA-funded neighborhood agencies to build awareness. No. Tool Name 72 State and Community Traffic Safety Program Program provides federal funding to conduct programs aimed at reducing deaths and serious injuries related to traffic crashes. Grants are based upon cost reimbursement, i.e. agency must spend funds initially and request federal funding reimbursement through the Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP); equipment has a 50% local cash match. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Environment Resource Type Grant Expected Applicants Cities Townships County Expected Activities Training Training, equipment, public information and education materials, and program administration. No. Tool Name 73 Traffic Crash Data Statistics Technical assistance can be provided to communities in the form of local traffic crash data. This could include, but not be limited to, alcohol-related crashes, low safety belt use, speed related crashes, vehicle/pedestrian crashes, and vehicle/bicycle crashes. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants County Cities Expected Activities Technical Assistance Traffic crash problem identification. No. Tool Name 74 Assessing Community Traffic Safety The Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) has available a local community assessment tool for identifying traffic crash problems and solutions. Communities can be provided technical assistance in completing the instrument to identify their specific assets and deficits. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants County Cities Expected Activities Technical Assistance Community traffic safety assessment. No. Tool Name 75 Traffic Safety Technical Resources The Office of Highway Safety Planning can provide additional resources based on traffic safety deficiencies identified through a legitimate assessment process such as the ACTS Instrument identified above. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants County Cities Expected Activities Training Training for local agencies on topics related to traffic safety; child passenger safety seat checks and technician training;bicycle safety programs, including proper helmet use/fit programs; free access to public information and education materials. No. Tool Name 76 Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) Program The NETS program generates corporate involvement and participation in local traffic/fleet safety efforts as well as educates local employers on how to reduce company costs through effective traffic safety employee training programs. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Cities Townships County Expected Activities Training NETS program implementation. No. Tool Name 78 Crime Prevention Services Michigan State Police troopers present the T.E.A.M. (Teaching, Educating, and Mentoring) School Liaison Program in many Michigan schools. T.E.A.M. is a school-based -law related- education program taught by specially trained law enforcement officers. T.E.A.M. provides elementary, middle school, and high school curriculum on personal safety issues such as fire safety, personal protection, emergency preparedness, computer safety, laws and rules, school place violence, gun safety, and dating violence. In addition to prevention education, community presentations assist the Michigan State Police with our ongoing recruitment process. [Sgt. Joshua Lator|LatorJ@michigan.gov] This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Community Groups Expected Activities Education and Training The Michigan State Police can provide educational tools for communities on public safety, crime prevention issues, personal protection, and domestic violence prevention and treatment. No. Tool Name 81 Obsolete Property Tax Exemption Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA) 146 of 2000 provides commercial and housing property tax exemptions. Applications must be approved at the local and State levels, with a certificate issued by the State Tax Commission to be effective. The property must have at least a 50% obsolescence finding from an eligible community assessor and be located in an established OPRA District. Exemptions are approved for one to twelve years to be determined by the local unit of government with taxes based on the previous years (prior to rehabilitation) taxable value. This value is frozen for the length of the abatement. The State Treasurer may approve 25 additional reductions of half the school operating and state education taxes for a period not to exceed six years. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Environment Resource Type Tax Credit Expected Applicants Businesses Expected Activities Tax Exemption Exemption and freeze of level of property taxes for commercial property and commercial housing No. Tool Name 82 Deferred Special Assessments on Homesteads The Department administers a revolving loan fund to pay special assessments as a loan to low income senior or disabled homeowners. The homeowner would need to file an application first with the local unit assessor, who then forwards an approved application to the Department. Once processed, a lien is placed on the home as collateral until the special assessment loan is paid back. Often, the loan is not paid back to the Department until the sale or transfer of the property. Recent special assessments paid by the Department have been as high as $14,000 per real property. Special assessments against real property may include sidewalk, curbside, sewer, or water improvements. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Resource Type Loan Expected Applicants Individuals Expected Activities Deferred special assessment on homestead loan Deferred spcial assement loan to low income senior or disabled person who is the homeowner, owned the home for five or more years. No. Tool Name 83 Pooled Financing Programs The Bureau of Bond Finance provides a variety of financing programs for cities, counties, townships, schools, public and private hospitals, public and private colleges and universities. These programs are voluntary, and in most cases, the participants pledge state aid or a credit worthy revenue source. The Bureau has structured financing programs that have been rated by one or more of the three rating agencies, and has a proven track record. The benefits to local units using the Bureaus programs are not having to create a financing structure documents are already prepared, credit review is streamlined, the sale to the market is handled by the Bureau's work group members including legal counsel, underwriters, and financial advisors,and there is an economic benefit with pooling together with other local units. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Resource Type Loan Expected Applicants Cities Schools County Townships Nonprofit hospitals Community Colleges Public University Expected Activities Loan Issuer would be selling bonds or notes to one of the financing authorities. No. Tool Name 86 Group Home Property Taxes MCL 211.7d provides that the Department of Treasury will pay the taxes to make the local taxing unit and the county whole for any property tax exemption for Elderly or Disabled Families Group Homes that are operated by a Michigan nonprofit corporation or association. The local unit assessor and treasurer must complete the Tax Exemption Affidavit Form for each summer and winter property tax bill submitted for payment to the Department. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Diversity Resource Type Tax Credit Expected Applicants County Cities Township Expected Activities Payment of property taxes Payment to local taxing unit of the related property taxes for qualified group homes No. Tool Name 89 Designing Healthy Livable Communities MDCH provides training and technical assistance to communities to increase their capacity to design pedestrian and bicycle friendly environments. Enhancing community design, developing public policies and programs, increasing safety and reducing barriers can boost physical activity levels, health and economics. Contact Rochelle Hurst, Manager, Cardiovascular Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity at 517/335-9811. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Diversity Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Cities Townships Villages Counties Expected Activities Technical healthy lifestyle assistance Providing training and on site consultation to communities to increase physical acitivty. No. Tool Name 90 Healthy School Action Tool Mini-Grants MDCH, in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Education, provides annual mini-grants of 1,000 dollars to assist schools in developing a coordinated school health team, completing the Healthy Schools Action Tool (HSAT), developing a plan and implementing one policy and/or environment change. HSAT is an assessment that assists schools in assessing and improving their physical activity, nutrition and tobacco policies and programs to make healthier supportive environments in schools. HSAT can be found at www.mihealthtools.org. Contact Rochelle Hurst, Manager, Cardiovascular Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity at 517/335-9811. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Diversity Environment Resource Type Grant Expected Applicants Schools Cities Townships Villages Counties Expected Activities School Health Assist schools in making a healthier supportive environment. No. Tool Name 91 Step Up to a Healthier Michigan Initiative MDCH is providing grant funding to support local community coalitions to implement recommendations from the Michigan Steps Up Campaign to increase physical activity through community design. Contact Rochelle Hurst, Manager, Cardiovascular Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity at 517/335-9811. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Diversity Environment Resource Type Grant Expected Applicants Cities Townships Villages Counties Expected Activities Healthy Lifestyles Technical assistance and funding to implement healthy lifestyles. No. Tool Name 92 Local Public Health Departments MDCH can serve as a resource to the local public health departments to coordinate services and provide technical assistance with implementation of physical activity, nutrition and tobacco-free initiatives. The local public health departments will then be able to provide direct support and implementation within the Cool Cities. Contact Rochelle Hurst, Manager, Cardiovascular Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity at 517/335-9811. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Diversity Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Nonprofits Schools Cities Townships Villages Counties Expected Activities Healthy Lifestyle Assistance Coordinate services and provide technical assistance with implementation of physical activity, nutrition and tobacco-free initiatives. No. Tool Name 93 Tobacco Prevention MDCH funds over 60 local tobacco coalitions to reduce and prevent adult and youth tobacco use. MDCH can coordinate prevention services with the tobacco coalitions in the Cool Cities. Contact Mikelle Robinson, Manager, Tobacco Section at 517/335-8381. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Diversity Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Nonprofit Organization Cities Townships Villages Counties Expected Activities Tobacco Reduction and Prevention Reduce and prevent adult and youth tobacco use. No. Tool Name 94 Crime Victims Grants Federally funded grants are available, on a competitive basis, to public and private non-profit agencies to enhance the existing provision of direct services to victims of crime. Eligible applicants must meet the twenty percent cash or in-kind match requirement (five percent for Native American tribal programs), use volunteers, promote community efforts to aid crime victims, help victims apply for compensation benefits, provide services at no charge to the victim and maintain confidentiality of client-counselor and research information. Allowable activities under the grant include services that immediately respond to health and safety issues, assist victims in understanding the dynamics of victimization, assist victims participating in the criminal justice system, and assist victims with managing practical problems created by the victimization. Contact Mike Fullwood, Director, Crime Victims at (517) 224-9941. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Diversity Environment Resource Type Grant Expected Applicants Nonprofits Cities Townships Villages Counties Expected Activities Direct services to victims of crime. Assist victims of crime by providing services at no charge. No. Tool Name 95 Mental Health Block Grant Federal Block Grant funds are available on a competitive basis to local Community Mental Health Services Programs. Such grants are intended to address such priority issues as vocational and support services for persons with severe mental illness, jail diversion, crisis planning, etc. Priority for awarding such funds this year is to the rural areas of the state but urban areas usually receive a higher percentage of the overall funding. These grants are typically awarded for two years and up to 150,000 dollars per annum. For More information, please contact your local community mental health agency or Patricia Degnan, Manager, Community Services/Mental Health (517) 373-2845. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Innovation Diversity Environment Resource Type Grant Expected Applicants Cities Townships Villages Counties Expected Activities Vocational and Support Services Services for persons with servere mental illness, jail diversion and crisis planning. No. Tool Name 96 Aging Office of Services to the Aging (OSA) is assigned staff responsibility for elder friendly communities. This includes working with interested communities to encourage use of identified elder friendly factors. OSA will particularly assist interested Cool Cities to define elder friendly issues and incorporate them into their efforts. OSA will assist interested Cool Cities to identify resources to support its program development activities and aid their efforts to create Cool Cities for all ages. OSA has grant writing and CQI technical assistance and Medicare Medicaid Assistance Part D toolkit. Contact Cherie Mollison, Office of Services to the Aging, (517) 373-4072. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Diversity Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Cities Townships Villages Counties Expected Activities Elderly Friendly Communities Assist communities in developing Elderly Friendly Communities. No. Tool Name 97 Public Works Minimum-security prisoners can provide labor to public and (in some circumstances) nonprofit agencies located within a reasonable traveling distance from a minimum-security correctional facility. Prisoner labor can be used to establish and maintain bike paths, clean up entertainment event sites, assist in the renovation and/or painting of public housing or buildings, assist in the repair or construction of playgrounds and ball fields and other construction and maintenance activities. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants County Cities Township Village Schools Public Authority Expected Activities Maintaining public paths and public sites Maintaining public trail paths, renovation of public buildings, clean up event sites, and other. No. Tool Name 98 Community Service Probationers and parolees can provide community service by shoveling walks for the elderly and disabled, city park or roadway clean up, playground maintenance (supervised only), setting up and taking down exhibits at local fairs and events, and can plant trees and shrubs in public areas. Contact: Department of Corrections, Don Weatherspoon (517) 373-4267. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Schools Cities Counties Townships Villages Expected Activities Planting flowers Planting flowers for community gardens Street maintenance Assistance with street maintenance No. Tool Name 102 Diversity - Civil Rights Training Training helps participants understand more about the major cultural groups in Michigan and the importance of embracing diversity. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Diversity Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Nonprofits Cities Educational Institutions Businesses Expected Activities Planning, coordinating Better understanding of diversity and other cultures can enhance planning and organizing Cool Cities projects. No. Tool Name 103 MiDEAL Buy goods -amp- services using state's purchasing contracts, often at greatly reduced rates. Get time -amp- cost savings by having the state solicit, process, evaluate -amp- award bids. Available to municipalities, colleges, universities, school districts and non-profit hospitals. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Colleges and Universities Cities School Districts Nonprofit Hospitals County Township Expected Activities Purchasing Local units of government, K-12 school systems, universities and community colleges, and not-for-profit hospitals may purchase supplies, tools, equipment, products and services at low costs, saving procurement effort and time No. Tool Name 104 State Surplus Program-MiBID Use State Surplus disposal auctions to dispose of or acquire surplus equipment, supplies, tools, etc. Auctions are held on MiBID website or in Lansing. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Cities Colleges and Universities School Districts County Township Expected Activities Disposal of surplus property Dispose of surplus furniture, tools, vehicles, equipment, etc. Purchase surplus property Purchase surplus furniture, vehicles, equipment, tools, supplies, etc. No. Tool Name 105 Printing and Mailing Services Use State services for printing, mailing, pre-sorting, address list management, and business consulting to improve and reduce mail and printing costs, releasing monies for other uses. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Colleges and Universities Cities School Districts County Township Expected Activities Mailing consulting Mailing and mailing consulting services, address list management Printing & print consulting Printing & print consulting services, design of mailings to save postage and time Pre-sorting Pre-sorting mailings to save postage Business consulting Business consulting to save postage, time, effort. Analyzing mailings and printings to eliminate waste. No. Tool Name 106 1122 Program Joint program with the Michigan State Police to allow eligible agencies to purchase anti-drug equipment & supplies at federal cost. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants State Law Enforcement Agency Local Law Enforcement Agency Expected Activities Anti-drug law enforcement purchasing Purchase equipment and supplies directly related to anti-drug efforts. No. Tool Name 107 Michigan Business Outreach Periodic forums assisting existing -amp- new business. Informs businesses on becoming a state vendor or consultant, provides business networking opportunity. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Innovation Diversity Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Supplier or Vendor Consultants Businesses Minority and Women-Owned Business Qualified Service-Disabled Veterans Expected Activities Networking Provides opportunity for business networking with other businesses and State agencies Business Information Provides information on registering to become a State vendor, supplier, or consultant. Provides information on state contracting and bidding. Minority/women-owned business information Provides information for minority and women-owned business certification for MDOT projects. Qualified Service-disabled Veterans Provides information on preference program for qualified service-disabled veterans' bidding for State contracts. No. Tool Name 110 Michigan Institutional Roads Provides funding to state agencies, state universities, and state community colleges for road improvement projects on state-owned land. Joint program with MDOT. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Grant Expected Applicants State Agency State University State Community College Expected Activities Road design Design of a public road on State-owned land, not in a controlled area. May not be used for parking. Road construction Construction of a public road on State-owned land, not in a controlled area. May not be used for parking. Road repair & reconstruction Repair & reconstruction of a public road on State-owned land, not in a controlled area. May not be used for parking. No. Tool Name 114 Michigan Education Trust MET allows parents, grandparents and others to pre-purchase undergraduate tuition. The MET 2009 Contract Enrollment Period: September 3, 2008 through August 31, 2009. For more information you may call: (517) 335-4767 or 1-800-638-4543. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Resource Type Tax Credit Expected Applicants Individuals Expected Activities Pre-paid tuition program Pre-paid undergraduate tuition program No. Tool Name 115 Michigan Education Savings Program MESP offers a 529 college savings investment plan with tax deferred benefits. The amount you contribute each year can be deducted from your Michigan income up to a maximum of $10,000 for joint filers and $5,000 for single filers. Your account earnings will grow on both a Federal and State tax-deferred basis until your beneficiary is ready to go to college. Earnings on any distributions used to pay for qualified higher education expenses will be free as provided by the law from federal and Michigan state income tax. For more information please call 1-877-861-6377. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Resource Type Tax Credit Expected Applicants Individuals Expected Activities Savings for higher education 529 savings investment plan for higher education expenses No. Tool Name 116 Student Loan Authority Provides individuals options for low interest student loans. For more information please call Student Financial Services Bureau at 1-800-642-5626, extension 37054. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Resource Type Loan Expected Applicants Individuals Expected Activities Loan Student loan for higher educational tuition and related expenses No. Tool Name 117 Air Pollution Control Tax Exemption PA 451 of 1994, Part 59, as amended, provides 100% property and sales tax exemption to facilities which are designed and operated for the primary purpose of controlling or disposing of air pollution that if released would render the air harmful or inimical to the public health or to property within this state. The Department of Environmental Quality reviews all applications and makes recommendation to the State Tax Commission (STC) on qualification. Exemptions are not effective until approved by the STC and a certificate is issued. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Environment Resource Type Tax Credit Expected Applicants Businesses Expected Activities Tax exemption for air pollution control Tax exemption limited to value derived from any material captured or recovered by the air pollution control equipment No. Tool Name 118 Water Pollution Control Tax Exemption PA 451 of 1994, Part 37, as amended, provides 100% property and sales tax exemption to facilities which are designed and operated primarily for control, capture and removal of industrial waste from the water. The Department of Environmental Quality reviews all applications and makes recommendation to the State Tax Commission (STC) on qualification. Exemptions are not effective until approved by the STC and a certificate is issued. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Environment Resource Type Tax Credit Expected Applicants Businesses Expected Activities Water Pollution Control Industrial wastewater treatment or pretreatment installations and ancillary equipment such as wastewater storage and chemical treatment storage tanks, pumps, piping, electrical, instrumentation and sludge dewatering equipment may qualify. No. Tool Name 119 Personal Property Tax Exemption PA 328 of 1998, as amended, provides 100% property tax exemption for specific businesses located in eligible distressed communities. The exemption is for all new personal property placed in a district that has been established by the local unit of government. The local unit of government determines the number of years granted for the exemption. Applications are approved at the local and state levels and do not become effective until approved by the State Tax Commission. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Tax Credit Expected Applicants Businesses Expected Activities New personal property tax abatement New personal property tax abatement in eligible distressed community No. Tool Name 120 Brownfield Redevelopment Loans Low interest loans through the Clean Michigan Initiative are available for site investigations and cleanup prior to redevelopment. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Environment Resource Type Loan Expected Applicants Brownfield Authority Cities County Township Expected Activities Site investigations Site investigations Baseline Environmental Assessments Baseline environmental assessments Planning Due care plans Cleanup (Due Care) Section 7a compliance cleanup activities No. Tool Name 121 Auto Theft Prevention Program - VIN Numbers The purpose of the ATPA initiatives is to reduce auto thefts, thus reducing the cost of auto insurance to Michigan residents. MSP personnel are available to conduct VIN etching programs throughout the State. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants County Cities Township Expected Activities Prevention Services Conduct VIN etching programs throughout the state. No. Tool Name 123 Green Building Design Resources are available through the Dept. of Environmental Quality to assist in green building design, deconstruction, and construction activities. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Innovation Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Individual-any interested party Businesses of any size Nonprofit Organizations Public or Private Cities Counties Townships Villages Expected Activities Green Building Construction interested any of the following: using energy efficient methods, recycled materials, toxic free materials, water efficient methods, etc. Deconstruction Efforts made to recycle as much as possible of building contents and materials during demolition. No. Tool Name 124 State Revolving Fund Loans to assist municipalities in funding wastewater treatment improvements, storm water treatment, and nonpoint pollution control projects. Limited grant funds are also available to cover up to 90% of the costs incurred by communities to file an SRF application, including the completion of required project planning activities, the development of a revenue system and project design (preparation of construction plans and specifications). This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Environment Resource Type Loan Expected Applicants Cities County Township Expected Activities Improvements Improvements to the waste water treatment plant and collection system. Stormwater Nonpoint pollution control projects No. Tool Name 125 Drinking Water Revolving Fund Loans to assist water suppliers in providing safe/high quality drinking water. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Environment Resource Type Loan Expected Applicants Cities County Township Nonprofit Organizations Expected Activities Protection System improvements and activities that help provide safe/high quality drinking water. No. Tool Name 126 Coastal Zone Management Financial and Technical Assistance is available through the Dept. of Environmental Qualilty for coastal communities and other eligible applicants to protect, manage and restore coastal areas. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Innovation Environment Resource Type Grant Expected Applicants Cities County Township Tribal University Planning Commissions Conservation Districts Nonprofit Organizations Expected Activities Habitats Protect, manage or restore habitats. Restore Restore habitats, historic structures, or waterfronts Recreation Increase recreational opportunities Revitalize Revitalize urban waterfront communities No. Tool Name 127 Pollution Prevention (P2) Loans Low interest (5%) loans are available through the Dept. of Environmental Quality for small businesses to implement P2 projects. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Environment Resource Type Loan Expected Applicants Small Business Expected Activities Energy Efficiency Identification and implementation of energy efficient technology or practices. Toxic Reduction Identifying alternatives for toxic materials and thus reducing the toxic impact of the final product. Recycle Recycle Reduce Reduce toxics, waste, energy usage, packaging, etc. Reuse Reuse of wastes instead of disposal - by another process, company, etc. Waste Reduction Reducing wastes by improved processes. Training Training for any of these. No. Tool Name 128 Retired Engineer Technical Assistance Program (RETAP) - Energy -amp- Waste Assessments Technical assistance from the Dept. of Energy, Labor and Ecomonic Growth is available to Michigan businesses and institutions for increased energy efficiency, waste reduction, recycling, and pollution prevention. This assistance is designed to help participants save money and become more efficient. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Innovation Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Small Business Higher Education Cities County Township Expected Activities Efficiency Improving efficient use of water, energy ... Recycling Recycling of wastes, water, expired products... Reduction Toxics, wastes, energy... Purchasing Environmentally preferred purchasing Pollution prevention P2 - any other P2 activity No. Tool Name 129 Retired Engineer Technical Assistance Program (RETAP) Interns The Dept. of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth provides companies with technical assistance to implement increased energy efficiency, recycling, waste reduction and pollution prevention while providing practical educational experience to Michigan college students. Students will be utilized through a three way partnership (business, university and DeLEG) to gain valuable work experience while benefiting the employer's business. DeLEG will contract with the student's university for this internship option (usually over the summer months). This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Innovation Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Small Business Cities County Township Expected Activities Energy efficiency Related projects Recycling Recycling Efficiency/Reduction Energy, toxic or waste reduction No. Tool Name 132 Michigan State Industries Michigan State Industries (MSI) will produce products and provide services for certain nonprofits and governmental agencies. Services include a recycling program, computers to schools, furniture refurbishing, low cost office equipment, printing, banner production, and other services. Cool Cities grant recipients will receive a 15-20% discount of MSI products and services. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Innovation Diversity Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Nonprofits Schools Cities Counties Townships Villages Expected Activities Purchase of office equipment Purchase of MSI equipment Computers to schools Computers to school program Printing Printing services No. Tool Name 133 Michigan Historical Marker Program Placement of offical state historical marker(s) with text to recognize important community historic sites, events, people or neighborhoods. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Individuals Group Units of Government Expected Activities Placement of historical marker Research and write text for state historical marker No. Tool Name 135 Urban and Community Forestry Program A grant program to provide information and technical assistance to municipal governments, schools, nonprofit organizations and volunteer groups for urban and community forest activities such as tree inventories, management plans, planting and other maintenance activities. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Grant Expected Applicants Cities Nonprofit Organization County Township Village Expected Activities Planning Local government program development Demonstrations Training and demonstration projects Education Information/education projects Planting Tree Planting No. Tool Name 137 DIT Project Management Project Management Support Services provides project management, project portfolio and program management, in addition to project management education, training, tools and methodology. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Cities Townships Counties Advisory Groups Expected Activities Project Management Templates, Step by Steps Methodologies shared electronically with users, templates used in managing projects No. Tool Name 139 Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Tax Exemption PA 147 of 1992 provides for the development and rehabilitation of residential housing (includes condos, apartments, and single family home) in designated neighborhood enterprise zones by offering property tax exemption for a new or rehabilitated facility. The application process requires approval by both the local governmental unit and the State of Michigan. Applications must be filed with the clerk of the local governmental unit prior to drawing a building permit or the beginning of improvement. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Environment Resource Type Tax Credit Expected Applicants Developers Homeowner Expected Activities Property tax exemption Property tax exemption for new construction or rehabilitation of residential house. No. Tool Name 144 Non-Point Source Pollution Reduction Information Technical Assistance is available through the Dept. of Environmental Quality for the development of comprehensive watershed management plans or implementing elements of approved watershed management plans which control nonpoint sources of pollution. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Counties Public, Private Colleges and Universities Nonprofit Organizations Regional Planning Commissions, County Commissions Lake Boards Townships Cities Villages Expected Activities Technical Assistance Providing consultation on reducing non-point source pollution by using a variety of practices, techniques, etc. No. Tool Name 145 Federal Clean Water Act Section 319 Grant Grants are available through the Dept. of Environmental Quality for the development of comprehensive watershed management plans or for implementing elements of approved watershed management plans which control nonpoint sources of pollution. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Environment Resource Type Grant Expected Applicants Nonprofit Organizations Cities Township County Regional Planning Agencies Universities or Colleges Expected Activities Planning Develop comprehensive watershed management plans Construction Installing structures to reduce runoff or improve water quality Plantings Installing vegetation to reduce runoff or improve water quality Land use management Implementing ordinance/zoning changes or managerial controls for water quality Information and education Programs to inform and educate the public about actions needed for water quality protection/improvement No. Tool Name 146 Collaborative Bargaining Training for Public Employers -amp- Unions. Contact Ruthanne Okun, Director, Bureau of Employment Relations, Department of Labor -amp- Economic Growth, (313) 456-3519, email [okun|okunr@michigan.gov] This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Cities Counties Townships School Districts Expected Activities Training and Facilitation Training and facilitation of employers and unions in collaborative bargaining process aimed at improving and/or sustaining positive labor/management relations. Conduct training sessions. Follow-up in an advisory capacity. No. Tool Name 148 Technical Assistance for Regional Recycling The Dept. of Environmental Quality will provide technical assistance for planning and implementing regional recycling programs. Examples will include how other communities have provided regional recycling programs including funding mechanisms for developing regional recycling programs, operating Material Recovery Facilities,and access to educational resources to increase recycling participation. Please contact Matt Flechter at 517-373-8422 of the Waste and Hazardous Materials Division for details. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Innovation Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Cities Village Township County Regions Expected Activities Technical Assistance Technical assistance to promote regional recycling. No. Tool Name 149 Nonprofit Housing Development Program Allows for conveyance of tax-reverted state property at no cost for nonprofit and faith-based organizations for the purpose of developing affordable housing. Contact Ms. Kim Homan, (313) 456-3104, email [homan|homank@michigan.gov]. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Diversity Environment Resource Type Grant Expected Applicants 501c Nonprofit Organizations Expected Activities Land conveyance for affordable housing development Tax reverted properties will be conveyed to eligible nonprofits and faithbased institutions for affodable housing development. No. Tool Name 150 Job Modification Analysis for Blind or Visually Impaired Individuals Assistance in assessing needed job accommodations in order to support employment of blind or visually impaired individuals. Contact Susan Turney, (517) 241-8631, email [turney|turneys@michigan.gov], MCB toll free 1-800-292-4200. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Diversity Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Employers Expected Activities Assessment Assess job accommodations for blind individuals. No. Tool Name 151 In-Service Training for Organizations on Working with Blind or Visually Impaired Individuals Provide orientation for organization staff to concepts and practical information for working with blind and visually impaired individuals. Contact Susan Turney, (517) 241-8631, email [turney|turneys@michigan.gov], MCB toll free 1-800-292-4200. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Diversity Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Organizations Businesses Nonprofit Organizations Cities Counties Townships Expected Activities Training Staff sensitivity training and practical information for working with blind and visually impaired individuals. No. Tool Name 152 Resources and Information for and About Blind and Visually Impaired Individuals Data and resources relating to blindness issues. Contact Susan Turney, (517) 241-8631, email [turney|turneys@michigan.gov], MCB toll free 1-800-292-4200. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Diversity Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Media Planners Cities Businesses Nonprofit Organizations Educational Institutions Counties Townships Expected Activities Provide Information Provide data, information, and resources regarding blindness issues. No. Tool Name 153 Cash-Match to Expand Rehabilitation Services for Blind Individuals Possibility for expanding rehabilitation services through cash-match agreements with organizations. Contact Susan Turney, (517) 241-8631, email [turney|turneys@michigan.gov], MCB toll free 1-800-292-4200. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Diversity Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Organizations Businesses Expected Activities Rehabilitation Services Provide additional services such as mentoring, job shadowing, and vocational exploration to blind and visually impaired individuals as a result of cash-match agreements. No. Tool Name 154 Low-Vision Services for Blind -amp- Visually Impaired Youth Possibility for providing headborne low-vision devices to youth ages 0-26 through Intermediate School Districts. Contact Susan Turney, (517) 241-8631, email [turney|turneys@michigan.gov], MCB toll free 1-800-292-4200. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Diversity Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Youth ages 0-26 Intermediate School Districts Expected Activities Provide headborne low-vision devices Provide headborne low-vision devices to youth ages 0-26, provided through Intermediate School Districts No. Tool Name 160 Transition Services for Blind -amp- Visually Impaired Youth Provide training and education services to help blind and visually impaired youth ages 14 through end of high school, to help them successfully transition into postsecondary education or employment. Contact Susan Turney, (517) 241-8631, email [turney|turneys@michigan.gov], MCB toll free 1-800-292-4200. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Diversity Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Blind or Visually Impaired H.S. Students/Families School Districts Expected Activities Training, Education, Consulting Preparing annual individual educational plan, other training for successful transition to postsecondary education or employment. No. Tool Name 161 Michigan Regional Skills Alliances (MiRSAs) MiRSAs are locally managed partnerships formed to address strategic workforce issues affecting groups of firms operating in the same industry. They are public/private partnerships which address worker and skills shortages by supporting job creation, career development, education and training. MiRSAs are convened (managed) by organizations with long-standing relationships and credibility with employers. They are driven by the job and skill needs of companies, especially in addressing needs created by changes in technology, knowledge, business processes, or other economic and social factors. Contact Marcia Black-Watson, (517) 241-8221, email [black-watson|black-watsonm@michigan.gov] This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Innovation Resource Type Grant Expected Applicants Employer Organizations Industry Associations Expected Activities Resolve Workforce Issues Help employers and workers in Michigan improve their competitiveness and economic security. No. Tool Name 163 Rebuild Michigan Technical support for public building energy efficiency. Contact Tim Shireman of the Energy Office at (517) 241-6281, email [shiremant@michigan.gov]. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Owners/Operators of Public Facilities Expected Activities Project Assistance Upgrade energy-consuming systems and equipment. No. Tool Name 167 Energy Star Label Incentives Recognition and financial incentive to apply for Label for energy performance in the top 25% of commercial buildings in various categories. Contact Tim Shireman of the Bureau of Energy Systems at (517) 241-6281, email [shiremant@michigan.gov]. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Environment Resource Type Grant Expected Applicants Cities Nonprofit Organizations Educational Institutions Expected Activities Benchmarking building energy performance National, state and local recognition for being energy efficient. No. Tool Name 169 Michigan eLibrary (MEL) The Michigan eLibrary is a statewide resource that can be extremely valuable to community planning efforts. Contact Sheryl Mase, Michigan Department of History, Arts & Libraries, (517) 373-4331, smase@michigan.gov. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Innovation Diversity Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Individuals Expected Activities Project assistance via handy research tools Search for full-text articles, ebooks, library collections, vetted Internet sites, digitized resources, practice tests and more. No. Tool Name 170 Michigan Steps Up for Diabetes Prevention Diabetes Prevention Toolkit that provides information on state, regional, and local resources that help people, communities, schools, businesses and healthcare settings focused on diabetes prevention. Contact: Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan Diabetes Prevention and Control Program, (517) 335-9892 This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Diversity Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Cities County Township Expected Activities Tool Kit Local communities can use this tool kit to link to, implement, or replicate diabetes prevention programs and services. Community-based, school-based, worksite, and health care setting interventions and programs are identified and described. No. Tool Name 171 Better Bones, Brighter Futures Tool kit that facilitates community implementation of the -Better Bones, Brighter Futures- osteoporosis community education program. Contact: Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan Osteoporosis Program, (517) 324-7397. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Diversity Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Cities County Township Expected Activities Training Community educators are trained to and are provided ongoing support to implement the -Better Bones, Brighter Futures- education program. As funding is available, mini-grants are provided for program implementation. Half-day training and 45 minute communit No. Tool Name 172 Working Smart - Working Safe Statewide resource for employers and employees who need assistance with the case management of injuries or illnesses that may have an effect on an individual's employment. The purpose is to maximize productivity and minimize costs associated with disabilities that prevent people from returning to work. Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS)-Accomodation Center (517) 373-4041. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Diversity Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Cities Businesses Nonprofit Organizations Educational Institutions Counties Townships Expected Activities Assessment/Consultation Assessment of any facility for accessibility issues related to customers or employees. Return to Work Services Services arranged and provided to facilitate early return to work for persons who have been absent due to injury or illness Services for Employees at Risk Intended for employees who are at risk of losing their jobs because of injury or illness Prevention of Disability Through Education Services designed to prevent disability through ergonomic assessment and consultation on workplace design and equipment, including education of the worker and manager to promote good body mechanics and a safe work environment No. Tool Name 173 Ergonomic Process Design One-on-one group training in Ergonomic issues. Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS), Accomodation Center (517)373-4041 This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Diversity Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Interested Individuals or Organizations Businesses Nonprofit Organizations Educational Institutions Cities Counties Townships Expected Activities Training and Assistance training and assistance in ergonomic issues No. Tool Name 174 Asthma Communication Network Website that provides complete, current, and correct asthma information for people with asthma, health professionals, schools, and worksites. Contact: Michigan Department of Community Health, Asthma Initiative of Michigan, 1-866-EXLUNGS. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Diversity Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Cities County Township Expected Activities Web Site Interested individuals can access the web site to get information on asthma, as well as links to asthma management tools and resources. No. Tool Name 175 Michigan Asthma Resource Kit The Asthma Resource Kit contains tools, resources, and information for health care professionals who serve people with asthma. The kit is divided into three sections: professional; patient; and local resources. Contact: Michigan Department of Community Health, Asthma Initiative of Michigan 1-866-EXLUNGS. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Diversity Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Health Care Providers Expected Activities Tool Kit Health care providers can use the tool kit to learn about and identify tools and resources on asthma assessment, diagnosis, and care. No. Tool Name 176 Library of Michigan - Library Development & Data Services Division Support of libraries statewide. Contact: Michigan Department of History, Arts & Libraries (517) 373-4331, smase@michigan.gov. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Innovation Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Michigan Residents Expected Activities Collaboration/Grants Enhance the quality of library and data services statewide. Information Resources Support library staff in their efforts to sustain quality service to the residents of Michigan; statewide distribution of U.S. Census data via the web. No. Tool Name 177 Libraries (public, academic, school, other) Throughout the State Information, resources, computers, programming, meeting space, service, and more! Contact: Michigan Department of History, Arts & Libraries (517) 373-4331, smase@michigan.gov. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Innovation Diversity Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Michigan Residents Expected Activities Resources Collaboration and information resources. Libraries in the community add to cultural economic development, provide community resources, offer public access computing, meeting space, programming and more. No. Tool Name 178 Designing Healthy Environments at Work (DHEW) It's an assessment that assists businesses to identify ways to create a work environment where employees can be physically active, eat healthy, and be tobacco-free by improving policies and programs. After completing DHEW, an action plan is developed to guide employers in implementing or modifying policies, environments, and programs that support healthy living. DHEW can be found at www.mihealthtools.org. Contact Rochelle Hurst, Manager, Cardiovascular Health, Nurtition, and Physical Activity at 517/335-9811. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Diversity Environment Resource Type Service Expected Applicants Employers Expected Activities Assessment Assists business in creating healthier environments and healthier employees. No. Tool Name 179 Biofuels Infrastructure Grants The E-85 Conversion Infrastructure Grant Program provides funds to Michigan public service stations and public fleets to convert fuel delivery systems to sell high blend ethanol E85. Contacts: Tim Shireman, Energy Office (517) 241-6281, email shiremant@michigan.gov]. This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Innovation Environment Resource Type Grant Expected Applicants Michigan Service State Owners Michigan Service Stations Expected Activities Convert fueling equipment Convert fueling equipment No. Tool Name 180 Broadband in Michigan The Department of Information Technology is working to try and expand traditional broadband services into underserved areas by increasing the awareness and adoption of already existing services, and educating community leaders and members about the importance of a broadband connection. Internet Contact: George Boersma, Department of Information Technology, George Boersma, 517 335-1507 This tool supports T.I.D.E.: Talent Innovation Resource Type Service Expected Applicants city Expected Activities None defined No. Tool Name 213