Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Phytoplankton and Chlorophyll-a Components
Funding is available for organizations to monitor and analyze phytoplankton and chlorophyll-a in the Great Lakes to assess water quality, ecosystem health, and impacts of invasive species.
Funder: Environmental Protection Agency
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (Application Submission Deadline, 11:59 pm ET) | June 30, 2026 (Application Submission Deadline, 10:59 pm CT)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,600,000 total for one cooperative agreement over ~6 years (approx. $600,000/year, subject to annual appropriations)
Summary: Supports long-term monitoring and analysis of phytoplankton and chlorophyll-a in the Great Lakes to assess ecosystem health, inform management, and fulfill EPA statutory obligations.
Key Information: Only one award will be made; strict eligibility and project requirements apply.
Description
This opportunity, issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Great Lakes National Program Office, solicits applications for a cooperative agreement to conduct the Phytoplankton and Chlorophyll-a components of the Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program (GLBMP). The program fulfills EPA’s statutory obligation under the Clean Water Act to operate a system-wide surveillance network for monitoring water quality in the Great Lakes. The selected recipient will carry out annual sample collection, taxonomic analysis, biovolume calculations, chlorophyll-a analysis, and comprehensive data management from 2027–2031. The work directly supports the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) and broader ecosystem management and restoration efforts.
