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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Recorded on MARCH 6 , 2025


TIMELINE

  • MAR 31: Application Deadline

  • APR: Team Selection

  • MAY: Team Onboarding

  • JUN 23-24: In-Person Academy

  • JUN-OCT: Virtual Coaching & Project Development

  • OCT: In-Person Showcase

  • NOV: Team Offboarding


VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS

Need additional assistance? Virtual office hours are available to provide one-on-one application support. Click on the NextCycle facilitator’s image below to schedule a 30-minute virtual meeting.

 

APPLICATION PERIOD: FEB 17-MAR 31, 2025

Click on the icons to learn more about the project types that are currently being accepted during this application period.

Programs and Infrastructure

Projects led by public sector entities to scale or replicate successful systems (collection, authorities, shared infrastructure), expand residential/commercial access to recycling or composting, or innovate in these areas and beyond.

Supply Chain Solutions

Projects focused on gaps in material collection, recovered material processing, or end markets for reusable or recyclable materials in Michigan.


DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONAL APPLICATION PACKET

This Application Packet contains information on eligibility, type of projects, information requested, and additional resources. Please review before you begin the online application process.


START YOUR APPLICATION

This is an online application process. When you click the Apply Now button, you will be sent to another website to complete the application.

NOTE: You can save your application and come back to complete it at a later date. Just be sure to submit by the deadline - MAR 31, 2025!