The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is now available for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) – Joint Venture Habitat Restoration and Protection program!
This competitive funding opportunity supports projects that protect, restore, or enhance habitat for native Great Lakes fish and wildlife, particularly migratory birds, within the Great Lakes coastal zone. The maximum award is $300,000, and a 25% non‑federal match is required.
For more information and application instructions, visit the Funding page on our website and download the NOFO. You may locate the announcement by searching with the Funding Opportunity Number F26AS00094 at GrantSolutions.gov or Grants.gov, or find directly with this link: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362269.
Applicants must submit proposals through GrantSolutions.gov (do not apply through Grants.gov). Please read the entire NOFO carefully for all requirements. Applications are due in GrantSolutions.gov on or before July 6, 2026.
For questions about potential proposals, contact JV staff member Anna Sidie-Slettedahl.
Note: Application submission through GrantSolutions is required. See the “Get Ready to Apply” section of the NOFO for instructions on account setup and application procedures. For assistance with your GrantSolutions account or technical issues, contact the GrantSolutions Help Desk at (866) 577‑0771 or help@grantsolutions.gov.
After submitting your application, please email Anna (anna_sidie-slettedahl@fws.gov) to confirm your submission.
Good luck!