Local projects addressing flooding, coastline erosion, and stormwater management could get a boost from a one-time grant program from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

Government units and public or nonprofit organizations can apply for a piece of a $14 million pot earmarked to minimize damage from severe weather events.

The state hopes the grants will help communities prepare for the next high water cycle, it said in a news release.

Information about the state’s High Water Infrastructure Grant Program is available at michigan.gov/coastalmanagement or by contacting Ronda Wuycheck at WuycheckR@Michigan.gov or 517-420-5921.