Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act (US)

Deadline: 08-Jan-2025

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting applications from interested entities to submit research, restoration, and Regional Project proposals for the restoration of the Great Lakes Basin fish and wildlife resources, as authorized under the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act.

The purpose of the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act (GLFWRA) is to provide assistance to States, Indian Tribes, and other interested entities to encourage cooperative conservation, restoration, research, and management of the fish and wildlife resources and their habitats in the Great Lakes Basin. Available funding and proposal awards are subject to final Congressional appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025.

Funding Information

• Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,640,000
• Award Ceiling: $500,000
• Award Floor: $2,000

Geographical Focus

• The proposal activities (e.g., habitat restoration and barrier removal) must be within the Great Lakes Basin or impact a fish or wildlife species (e.g., research, assessment) present in the Great Lakes Basin to be eligible for funding.

Eligibility Criteria

• City or township governments
• Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Special district governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Individuals
• Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Small businesses
• County governments
• State governments
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
• Private institutions of higher education
• Independent school districts

For more information, visit Grants.gov.