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GLRI Funding Used to Support $1.2 Million in Grants to Restore Chicago and Calumet Waterways
The grants, awarded through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Chi-Cal Rivers Fund, will enhance habitat and improve water quality throughout the region. The grants will also generate $1 million in matching contributions for a total conservation impact of $2.2 million.May 7, 2026
EPA Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity to Support the Phytoplankton and Chlorophyll-a Components of the Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program
The EPA Great Lakes National Program Office has issued a notice of funding opportunity to assess Great Lakes water quality and ecosystem conditions through phytoplankton sampling and analysis. The deadline for applications is June 30, 2026.May 5, 2026
EPA Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity to Support the Zooplankton, Mysis, and Benthic Invertebrate Components of the Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program
The EPA Great Lakes National Program Office has issued a notice of funding opportunity to assess Great Lakes water quality and ecosystem conditions through phytoplankton, Mysis, and benthic invertebrate sampling and analysis. The deadline for applications is June 30, 2026.May 5, 2026
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Issues a Request for Proposals to Improve Habitat and Water Quality in the Great Lakes Basin
The Sustain Our Great Lakes Program is seeking proposals to improve and enhance: stream and riparian habitat to benefit species and improve water quality, nature-based infrastructure in Great Lakes Communities, and invasive species control. Significant program funding is provided by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.May 1, 2026
GLRI Funding Supports $8.8 Million in Grants to Revitalize Great Lakes Habitats and Communities
The grants, awarded through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Sustain Our Great Lakes program, will support 26 projects throughout the basin to sustain, restore and protect fish, wildlife and habitat, improve water quality and enhance natural areas for communities.April 23, 2026
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper Announces $1.6 Million in Grants Available to Support Restoration Projects
The newly launched Western New York Great Lakes Restoration Grant Program is seeking applications for community projects to address invasive species, reduce stormwater runoff, or restore habitat. Funding for the program is provided by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.March 31, 2026
Great Lakes Commission Releases a Request for Proposals to Manage Invasive Phragmites
The Great Lakes Commission released a request for proposals to support the Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework. Groups can apply for funding to implement specific combinations of approaches on which data is lacking to help improve future guidance under the Framework. Funding for the program is provided under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.March 31, 2026
Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program Releases a Request for Proposals
The Great Lakes Commission issued a request for proposals for projects that will help improve Great Lakes water quality by reducing nutrient loads from agricultural watersheds and eroding shorelines and streams.February 20, 2026
Great Lakes Commission Awards Nearly $315,000 to Help Manage Invasive Phragmites
Using funding provided from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, the Great Lakes Commission’s 21 grants will help local organizations better control one of the most aggressive invasive plants in the Great Lakes basin.February 4, 2026
Great Lakes Commission Awards More Than $1.7M to Reduce Runoff and Improve Great Lakes Water Quality
Seven projects in Indiana, Minnesota, New York and Wisconsin were selected for funding through the Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program.November 24, 2025