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Apply for Funding - Fund For Lake Michigan | Fund For Lake Michigan The Fund for Lake Michigan is now accepting pre-proposals for 2024. “The health of our waters is the principle measure of how we live on the land. ”– Luna Leopold T he Fund will accept pre-proposals on a rolling basis throughout the year.
You can submit a pre-proposal to the Fund on a time-frame that works best for you and your project. We will make grant decisions four times a year at our quarterly board meetings (March, June, September and December). This is not to say that decisions will necessarily be made in the quarter we receive a request.
We will, however, be able to move quickly on some proposals while spending more time on projects that are new to us or otherwise require more in-depth review. We estimate that a grant request will take two to five months to process from the time we receive a pre-proposal to when we issue a grant contract. All grant materials – including pre-proposals – must be submitted electronically through our online grant management system .
Instructions for accessing our grant portal and submitting a pre-proposal can be found below. We plan to award between $750,000 and $1,000,000 in grants each quarter. Applicants may submit more than one pre-proposal during the year.
However, we encourage you to prioritize your applications and to give serious consideration to the timing of your requests. There are different application forms for non-profit organizations and government agencies that reflect differences in their legal and tax status, organizational structure and governance.
The Fund for Lake Michigan uses an online application and reporting process to manage grant records and to provide a simple, consistent point of contact for grantees. This process does not substitute for in-person meetings and conversations, but gives you an easy‐to‐access platform for making grant requests.
Please follow these steps to access the pre-proposal: If your organization has an existing account in The Fund for Lake Michigan online system, please follow these steps. Please do not create another account. There are two different applications available to choose from.
Click the apply button for either the Government/University or the Non-Profit application form. If your organization has never applied through The Fund for Lake Michigan online system, please follow these steps: Select Create a New Account. This will prompt you to fill out a profile about your organization.
Please create only one account for your organization. There are two different applications available to choose from. Click the apply button for either the Government/University or the Non-Profit application form.
Questions regarding the online process may be directed to Casey Eggleston at casey@fundforlakemichigan. org .
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits and government/university organizations working on Lake Michigan-related environmental or community projects; separate application forms exist for each type. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $750,000 - $1,000,000 per quarter total awarded Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.