Description
The NOAA Great Lakes Fish Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants provide federal financial and technical assistance to restore and protect fish habitats throughout the Great Lakes basin. Eligible entities (higher‑education institutions, non‑profits, for‑profit firms, tribal, state, local governments, and U.S. territories) may propose projects that address toxic substances/Areas of Concern (GLRI Focus 1) or habitat restoration for native fish (GLRI Focus 4). Projects can include feasibility studies, engineering design, permitting, on‑ground restoration, and post‑implementation monitoring. Funding is offered via cooperative agreements with a minimum award of $250,000 and a total program ceiling of $30 million, distributed over multiple annual cycles (2024‑2026). Applications are submitted through Grants.gov by the specified annual deadlines, and awards are anticipated to be made starting October 1 2025.
• Eligible applicants: colleges, NGOs, private firms, tribal, state, local governments (must work within Great Lakes states)
• Funding mechanism: Cooperative Agreement (Grants Notice)
• Project focus: Toxic substance remediation and habitat restoration for native fish species
• Typical award size: $250 k – up to several million dollars per project
• Application deadline (first cycle): October 28 2024; subsequent cycles in 2025 and 2026
• Required registrations: SAM.gov (UEI), Grants.gov, eRA Commons
• Reporting: Semi‑annual financial and performance reports