2022 Michigan Mobility Funding Platform (US)

Deadline: 31-Mar-22

The Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) are launching the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform to provide grants to mobility and electrification companies looking to deploy their technology solutions in the state of Michigan.

Over time, the platform will evolve to enable Michigan-based organizations (public and private) to launch their own mobility and electrification funding initiatives.

The Funding Platform Is Designed To Accelerate Investment In:

Mobility and electrification solutions that create safer, more equitable, and environmentally conscious transportation for all Michigan residents
High potential mobility and electrification companies who anticipate long-term growth in Michigan and seek to play a meaningful role in the state’s mobility ecosystem
Focus Areas

Sustainable Futures: Improve environmental sustainability by encouraging EV adoption and the buildout of EV charging infrastructure
Equitable Futures: Alleviate mobility barriers and increase access to affordable and reliable transportation options
Multimodal Transportation: Modernize existing transportation systems and keep Michigan at the forefront across all connected and autonomous transportation modes
Funding Information

Grants vary in size and they have no strict minimum or maximum amount.
In the past, testing site deployments have ranged from $10K – $100K, and real-world deployments have ranged from $40K – $125K.
Future Plans For The Michigan Mobility Funding Platform Include

Enable Michigan based organizations (public and private) to submit mobility needs so OFME and MDOT can understand trends and provide introductions to solution providers
Enable mobility and electrification companies to submit their deployment ideas, so OFME can support their growth through introductions to the Michigan mobility ecosystem
Provide programming to connect Michigan based organizations (public and private) with mobility and electrification companies – leading toward unique collaborations and applications
Eligibility Criteria

Focus on sustainable futures, equitable futures, OR multimodal transportation
Provide matching funds or receive matching funds from a project partner
Demonstrate how the grant will help your company grow in Michigan
Additional Eligibility for Real-World Deployments
Collaborate with a Michigan partner (public or private)
Meet a local use case/need in Michigan
For more information, visit https://www.michiganbusiness.org/mobility-funding/