NOAA Great Lakes Fish Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants
NOAA grants support habitat restoration projects in the Great Lakes region, focusing on toxic substance cleanup and habitat improvement for native fish populations impacted by degradation.
Funder: DOC NOAA - ERA Production
Due Dates: September 5, 2025 | September 4, 2026
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $500,000–$6 million over 1–3 years; minimum request $250,000, maximum $30 million over 3 years; up to $12 million available in FY25.
Summary: Supports habitat restoration projects in the Great Lakes basin to improve native fish populations and address toxic substances and habitat degradation.
Key Information: No cost share required; work must occur within the eight U.S. Great Lakes states; early registration in SAM.gov, eRA Commons, and Grants.gov is essential.
Description
This opportunity provides federal financial and technical assistance for habitat restoration projects in the U.S. Great Lakes basin. The program aims to restore coastal, wetland, nearshore, and riverine habitats to support healthy populations of native fish species, in alignment with the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) goals. Projects should address either toxic substances and Areas of Concern (AOC) or restore habitats for native fish species impacted by degradation. Priority is given to projects identified as environmental priorities by the Lake Committees or listed on AOC management action lists.
Eligible activities include on-the-ground restoration, engineering and design, permitting, feasibility studies, monitoring, stakeholder engagement (including tribal, indigenous, and underserved communities), and education/outreach. Projects that include on-the-ground construction during the award period are especially encouraged.
