F26AS00062: Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act FY 2026
This grant provides up to $3.5 million for research, restoration, and regional projects to conserve and restore fish and wildlife habitats in the Great Lakes Basin, with awards expected in early 2027.
Funder: Fish and Wildlife Service
Due Dates: August 3, 2026: Restoration and research pre-proposals and Regional Project full proposals due | October 13, 2026: Restoration and research full proposals due (tentative)
Funding Amounts: Total: $3,500,000; Restoration/research proposals: $10,000–$250,000 (avg. ~$217,843); Regional Projects: $200,000–$500,000; Award floor: $2,000; Up to 15 awards.
Summary: Supports research, restoration, and regional projects that conserve and restore fish and wildlife resources and habitats within the Great Lakes Basin.
Key Information: 25% non-federal match required for restoration/research proposals; Regional Project match may be waived.
Description
This opportunity, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act (GLFWRA), provides funding for research, restoration, and regional projects aimed at conserving, restoring, and managing fish and wildlife resources and their habitats in the Great Lakes Basin. The program encourages cooperative efforts among states, tribes, and other entities, and is supported in part by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Projects must either be conducted within the Great Lakes Basin or demonstrably impact fish or wildlife species present in the Basin.
