Great Lakes Restoration grants

Description

This RFA solicits applications from eligible entities for grants to be awarded pursuant to the statutory authorities referenced in the RFA and the GLRI Action Plan. Up to approximately $20 million may be awarded under this RFA for about 100 projects contingent on the quality of applications received, funding availability and other applicable considerations. Applications are requested for projects identified in the RFA within the following four GLRI focus areas:1.Toxic Substances and Areas of Concern, including reduction of toxic substances (through pollution prevention or other means) in the most polluted areas in the Great Lakes;2.Invasive Species, including efforts to institute a “zero tolerance policy” toward new invasions;3.Nearshore Health and Nonpoint Source Pollution, including a targeted geographic focus on high priority watersheds and reducing polluted runoff from urban, suburban and agricultural sources; and4.Accountability, Education, Monitoring, Evaluation, Communication and Partnerships, including climate change resiliency and strategic partnerships through Lakewide Management Plans. 

Link to Full Announcement

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Request for Applications