Michigan Defense Resiliency Consortium (MDRC) — Company Assistance (EGI/MMTC)

DoD-funded support to help Michigan manufacturers enter defense energy storage and battery supply chains.

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Overview

Through the DoD’s Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program, EGI and MMTC provide up to $75K cost-share to help Michigan small and medium-sized manufacturers diversify into defense energy-storage and battery markets. Participants receive a deep-dive company assessment, valuation, and opportunity plan tailored to DoD supply chain growth.

Key Information

Max Grant Amount Per Applicant

$75,000 Per Employee

Grant Amount Details

Funding covers up to 50% of the cost for approved technical assistance projects (company pays matching 50%).

Keyword

Automotive Innovation

Employer Partnerships

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants are Michigan-based small and medium-sized manufacturers with fewer than 500 employees, financial stability, and the potential to address defense energy storage or battery supply chain needs.

Application Process

How to Apply

Open the MDRC Company Assistance page and submit the interest form.
EGI/MMTC reviews eligibility and scopes the technical-assistance project.
Qualified firms execute a cost-share agreement (50/50) prior to kickoff.
Project costs are reimbursed per agreement upon documentation.

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Contact

Grant Contact Name

Sara Reynolds

Grant Contact Email Address

[email protected]

Grant Contact Phone

734-998-6201

Office Hours URL / Support Page

https://economicgrowth.umich.edu/michigan-defense-resiliency-consortium/

Contact Information

Sara Reynolds — Project Coordinator, University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute (EGI) • [email protected] • 734-998-6201