MiCorps' Volunteer Stream Cleanup Program (VSCP)

MiCorps Volunteer Stream Cleanup Program (VSCP) provides grants to local governments (counties, townships, villages, cities) to enable them to host stream cleanups of human trash (like tires, plastics, and other human caused rubbish.)  The grants primarily pay for staff time to organize the event, equipment, and trash pickup. Also, a small amount of the grant can be put to volunteer appreciation items like food and t-shirts.

$25,000 is available for grants each year (ranging from $500 to $5,000 each) This program is funded by fees from the sale of Michigan’s specialty water quality protection license plates, available from the Secretary of State’s Office.

There are no grants available at the moment. We anticipate that the next cycle of Cleanup Grants will happen in January 2026.