Sustain Our Great Lakes

Administering Organization

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

Eligible Project Types

Construction
Design
Engineering
Monitoring
Planning
Restoration

Funding Categories Priorities

1. Restore and enhance stream and riparian habitat
2. Restore and enhance coastal wetland habitat
3. Expand green infrastructure in Great Lakes communities
4. Maintain and enhance benefits of habitat restoration through invasive species control
5. Restore and preserve natural areas through biodiversity in Wisconsin's Lake Michigan watershed
6. Accelerate implementation of conservation practices and regenerative agriculture on working lands

Eligible Applicants

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

Range of Average Awards

$500,000 - $1 million

Match

Not Required

Match Ratio

50% federal grant funding to 50% non-federal match (1:1)

Geographic Region

Great Lakes Only

Geographic Parameters

Wisconsin's Lake Michigan Coastline

Application Cycle

Winter

Previous Due Date

February 2022

Notes

Range of possible award amounts for funding categories 1-4:
$200,000 - $1 million

Range of possible award amounts for funding categories 5 & 6:
$100,00 - $350,000

Match requirements for funding categories 1-5:
Not required

Match requirements for funding category 6:
Required - 50% federal grant funding to 50% non-federal match (1:1)


Contact

Aislinn Gauchay, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Aislinn.Gauchay@nfwf.org


More Information

www.nfwf.org/greatlakes/