Bay Mills Indian Community Receives Coastal Management Program Grant

The $150,000 grant will fund a design for marina rehabilitation at the Bay Mills Indian Community Marina.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 2:20pm

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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has awarded the Bay Mills Indian Community a $150,000 grant through the 2026 Michigan Coastal Management Program (MCMP). The funds will be used to create a design for the rehabilitation of the Bay Mills Indian Community Marina.

Why it matters

The MCMP grant program supports coastal communities, non-profit organizations, and Tribal Nations in protecting, preserving, and developing coastal resources along Michigan's extensive freshwater coastline. This grant to the Bay Mills Indian Community will help revitalize their local marina, which is an important economic and recreational asset for the tribe.

The details

The $150,000 MCMP grant awarded to the Bay Mills Indian Community will be used to create a design for the rehabilitation of the tribe's marina. The marina is a key resource for the community, providing access to the Great Lakes for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities.

  • The MCMP grants were awarded in 2026.

The players

Bay Mills Indian Community

A federally recognized Native American tribe located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)

The state agency that awarded the $150,000 MCMP grant to the Bay Mills Indian Community.

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The takeaway

This grant demonstrates the state's commitment to supporting coastal communities and Tribal Nations in Michigan as they work to protect, preserve, and develop their valuable coastal resources and infrastructure.