F26AS00062: Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act FY 2026

The Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act provides funding for restoration and research projects in the Great Lakes Basin. The purpose of the act is to encourage cooperative conservation, restoration, research, and management of fish and wildlife resources and their habitats in the Great Lakes Basin. The funding available for this fiscal year is approximately $3.5 million, with individual awards ranging from $2,000 to $500,000. The average proposal award is $217,843. • The proposal activities must be within the Great Lakes Basin or impact a fish or wildlife species present in the Great Lakes Basin to be eligible for funding. • A non-federal match of at least 25% of the total proposal cost is required. • The proposal must address the review criteria found in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) attachments. • The proposal must include a brief description of the proposed methods, deliverables, and relevance to the Great Lakes fish and/or wildlife restoration needs. • The proposal must be submitted in GrantSolutions by August 3, 2026, before 11:59 PM ET.