The NextCycle Michigan Seed Awards Program is providing small-scale funding in the form of $8,000-$10,000 awards to support early-stage projects focused on keeping materials out of the landfill. These awards are designed to help businesses, public sector entities, solid waste authorities, tribal governments, universities/colleges, and non-profits get a jump-start to launch or scale a solution which fills a gap in Michigan’s circular economy.

$8,000 - $10,000
Circular Economy Projects

Seed Awards can support projects that directly or indirectly improve collecting, processing, minimizing, reusing, composting, or recycling of Michigan’s waste materials. Types of materials recovered may range from textiles, plastics, metals, organic waste, food scraps, C&D, batteries or other materials. Note: tires and electronic waste are not eligible for this funding opportunity.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2025

Still have questions? You can schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with a program facilitator. These “office hours” can be used to help understand if the program is the right fit for your project, ask specifics on eligibility or other application requirements, get help using the online application portal, or other questions you may have about the Seed Awards.

Schedule a meeting with one of our program facilitators: Bridgette Pollaski or Keira Higgins. Follow the link below, click on the “Schedule Meeting” button, and select the date and time that works for you!