Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Zooplankton, Mysis, and Benthic Invertebrate Components
This grant funds projects to monitor and analyze zooplankton, Mysis, and benthic invertebrates in the Great Lakes to assess ecosystem health, impacts of invasive species, and inform management decisions.
Funder: Environmental Protection Agency
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (11:59 pm ET) | June 30, 2026 (10:59 pm CT)
Funding Amounts: Up to $8,100,000 total for one cooperative agreement, expected project period of six years.
Summary: Supports monitoring and analysis of zooplankton, Mysis, and benthic invertebrate communities in the Great Lakes to assess ecosystem health and inform management.
Key Information: Only one award will be made; applicants may submit only one application.
Description
This opportunity, funded under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Action Plan IV, solicits applications for a single cooperative agreement to conduct comprehensive monitoring of zooplankton, Mysis, and benthic invertebrate communities across all five Great Lakes. The project aims to fulfill EPA’s statutory obligations under the Clean Water Act to establish a system-wide surveillance network, report on ecosystem health, assess impacts from invasive species, and inform fisheries and habitat management. Activities include annual sample collection, taxonomic analysis, application of advanced technologies (including artificial intelligence for taxonomy), data management, and dissemination of findings to stakeholders.
