Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund
Forecasted
Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund supports community and conservation partners in stormwater management, habitat restoration, and stewardship to improve resilience, wildlife habitat, and public access.
Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Typically $150,000–$400,000 for two years, with a third year possible
Summary: Supports nature-based stormwater infrastructure, habitat restoration, and restored-site stewardship that improve resilience and public access in Southeast Michigan.
Key Information: Projects must be located in St. Clair, Macomb, Oakland, Wayne, Washtenaw, Livingston, or Monroe County, Michigan.
Description
The Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund is a public-private partnership administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). It supports voluntary conservation investments that reduce stormwater impacts, improve water quality, enhance wildlife habitat, and increase the accessibility and usability of public natural areas. Its goals connect community resilience to flooding and other environmental stressors with better habitat and quality of life.
The Fund supports three complementary approaches: nature-based infrastructure that captures stormwater while improving public natural areas; restoration that strengthens habitat quality and connectivity while improving public access or use; and activation of restored sites through habitat stewardship, community engagement, and access improvements. Projects are expected to deliver both environmental and community benefits, with attention to sustained partnerships and long-term maintenance.
