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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is Now Accepting Project Proposals Under the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act

December 15, 2021
Photo of Lake Sturgeon at the bottom of a wetland.
The protection of threatened and endangered species such as the Lake Sturgeon and the restoration of wetlands by treating and removing invasive species are priorities under GLFWRA. Credit: U.S. FWS.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is now accepting project proposals to protect, restore and enhance Great Lakes fish and wildlife habitat under the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act (GLFWRA).

FWS has requested those interested to submit restoration, research, and Regional Project proposals. GLFWRA aims to assist States, Tribes, and other interested entities to encourage cooperative conservation, restoration and management of Great Lakes resources.

The protection of threatened and endangered species such as the Lake Sturgeon and the restoration of wetlands by treating and removing invasive species are priorities under GLFWRA. Credit: U.S. FWS.

Supported by the GLRI, FWS expects to award about $1.8 million to support proposals. The deadline for proposal submissions is Wednesday, January 5, 2022 by 5:00 PM EST.

View the FWS announcement.

Notice of Funding Opportunity F22AS00056 for details or contact Rick Westerhof at (rick_westerhof@fws.gov) or 231-282-2736.