Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI)

Administering Organization

Environmental Protection Agency

Eligible Project Types

Monitoring
Planning
Restoration

Funding Categories Priorities

1. Toxic Substances and Areas of Concern
2. Invasive Species
3. Nonpoint Source Pollution Impacts on Nearshore Health
4. Habitats and Species
5. Foundations for Future Restoration Actions

Eligible Applicants

Colleges and universities
County government
Educational institutions
Federal agencies
Municipal government
Non-governmental organizations
State agencies
State government
Tribal governments and organizations

Range of Average Awards

$500,000 - $1 million

Match

Not Required

Match Ratio

N/A

Geographic Region

Great Lakes Only

Geographic Parameters

N/A

Application Cycle

Fall

Previous Due Date

November 2022

Notes

Award amount varies by program. Past grants have ranged from 10s of thousands of dollars to multi-million dollar awards.

Contact

Michael Russ, Environmental Protection Agency
russ.michael@epa.gov

More Information

https://www.epa.gov/great-lakes-funding