Description
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, is seeking applications for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Forest Restoration program. The program aims to support projects that implement strategic priority actions in the Great Lakes basin, including mitigating forest insect and disease impacts, reducing runoff from degraded sites, and restoring coastal and riparian habitats. The minimum and maximum federal funding requests vary depending on the program area, with an overall range of $50,000 to $300,000.
• The program is open to various types of applicants, including state governments, private institutions of higher education, and non-profits.
• The application process involves submitting a project narrative, budget, and other required documents through Grants.gov.
• The evaluation criteria for the applications include purpose and need, technical merit and sustainability, measurable results and outcomes, partnerships and engagement, and sharing knowledge and outcomes.
• The program encourages projects that address specific priorities of regional plans, leverage past projects, and demonstrate environmental need and meaningful attention to equity and environmental justice.