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Deadline confirmed as June 30, 2026 at 10:59 PM Central; NOFO went live May 1, 2026
"Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Zooplankton, Mysis, and Benthic Invertebrate Components" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Zooplankton, Mysis, and Benthic Invertebrate Components is sponsored by United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This program aims to enhance the ecological health of the Great Lakes through systematic monitoring of key aquatic organisms like zooplankton, Mysis, and benthic invertebrates.
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2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Zooplankton, Mysis, and Benthic Invertebrate Components | US EPA 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Zooplankton, Mysis, and Benthic Invertebrate Components Funding Opportunity Details This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is expected to result in the award of one cooperative agreement in support of the Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program (GLBMP) pursuant to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan IV .
The GLBMP fulfills EPA's statutory obligation specified in Clean Water Act Section 118(c)(B) to establish a Great Lakes system-wide surveillance network to monitor the water quality of the Great Lakes. Funding Opportunity Details May 1, 2026 - NOFO Announcement live on Grants.
gov June 30, 2026 - Application submission deadline (10:59 PM Central) August 2026 - Anticipated notification of selection October 2026 - Anticipated notification of award Great Lakes Restoration Initiative 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Zooplankton, Mysis , and Benthic Invertebrate Components Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R5-GL2026-ZMB Under this competition, up to $8.
1 million may be awarded for one cooperative agreement over an approximate 6-year period. This NOFO solicits applications from eligible entities for a cooperative agreement to be awarded pursuant to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan IV .
The goals of the Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program are to (1) report on Great Lakes water quality and ecosystem condition using assessments of the lower food web (phytoplankton, chlorophyll-a, zooplankton, Mysis, and benthic invertebrates) as indicators; (2) assess the impacts to the lower food web from invasive species including quagga mussels; and (3) inform fisheries and habitat management.
EPA is requesting applications for a project to complete sample collection and analyses for the 2027-2031 field years in support of the zooplankton, Mysis , and benthic invertebrate components of the GLBMP. Applications must specify a start date of January 1, 2027, and must specify an end date of no later than March 31, 2033, for the cooperative agreement.
This incrementally funded award will be subject to the availability of funding, future appropriations, satisfactory performance of work, and other applicable considerations. Please consult the full details on the funding opportunity for complete information. Only these types of organizations may apply.
Organization types are consistent with definitions at 2 CFR 200. 1 : State & Local Governments Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) Foreign organizations and governments Nonprofit organizations exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engage in lobbying “For-profit” organizations Please direct any administrative, eligibility, and other general questions to glri-rfa@epa.
gov and put “EPA-R5-GL2026-ZMB” in the subject of the email. Please provide your full name and explain the reason for your email. EPA staff will respond to general inquiries, including administrative and eligibility-related questions, as well as technical inquiries about historical data on zooplankton taxonomy and historical data on benthic invertebrate taxonomy.
Standard Operating Procedures Zooplankton Sampling (pdf) Zooplankton Analysis (pdf) Contact Us About Great Lakes Funding Contact Us About Great Lakes Funding to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. Last updated on May 8, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Indian Tribes, state and local governments, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations; individuals, foreign organizations, and for-profit entities are ineligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $8,100,000 over approximately 6 years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 30, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Zooplankton, Mysis, and Benthic Invertebrate Components is funded by United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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