Great Lakes Fish Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants

Great Lakes Fish Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants is sponsored by DOC-NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). This program supports habitat restoration projects that lead to significant and sustainable benefits for native fish species in the Great Lakes.

NOAA Great Lakes Fish Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants | NOAA Fisheries Proposals must be received by Grants. gov by 11:59 PM Eastern time on September 4, 2026 to be considered for funding in fiscal year 2025. Up to $12 million in Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding is available for new NOAA Great Lakes Fish Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants.

Through this funding opportunity, NOAA aims to support habitat restoration projects that will lead to significant and sustainable benefits for Great Lakes native fish species. As the largest freshwater system on earth, the Great Lakes are an important ecological and economic resource.

The Great Lakes face many threats, however, including habitat degradation, oil spills and other pollution, overfishing, and the spread of invasive species. The quality and quantity of fish habitat in the Great Lakes has declined for decades and continues to be a concern. Without the right habitat, fish cannot build their populations, and that means fewer—and less healthy—fish.

Projects selected through this funding opportunity will help sustain the multiple benefits the Great Lakes by: Supporting valuable fisheries and coastal resources Improving the quality of our water by restoring coastal wetlands Providing recreational opportunities for the public’s use and enjoyment Increasing the resilience of Great Lakes communities Applicant Webinar Materials NOAA hosted a public webinar with information for potential applicants on Friday, September 13, 2024.

If you were unable to attend the event, download the webinar slides, audio, and transcript (. zip, 33 MB).

Resources for NOAA Restoration Center Applicants Grant Application Process How to Build Your Proposals Current and Past Great Lakes Habitat Restoration Projects Information for NOAA Restoration Center Award Recipients Environmental Compliance Resources Monitoring and Evaluation for Restoration Projects Quality Assurance Project Plan Guidance (PDF, 4 pages) Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, commercial (for profit) organizations, U.S. territories, and state, local and Native American tribal governments.

Applications from individuals, federal agencies or employees of federal agencies will not be considered. Individuals and federal agencies are strongly encouraged to work with states, non-governmental organizations, municipal and county governments, and others that are eligible to apply.

Eligible applicants may be located anywhere but must propose work within the Great Lakes basin and within one of the eight U.S. Great Lakes states (New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota). Applicants should apply through the www. Grants.

gov website. A complete standard NOAA financial assistance application package should be submitted in accordance with the guidelines in the Notice of Funding Opportunity announcement posted to www. Grants.

gov . Each application must include the application forms from the SF-424 form family. This funding opportunity will remain open until 2026, contingent on the availability of funds.

Applications will be accepted and considered on an annual basis as they are received each year. To be considered for funding in the 2027 federal fiscal year, applications are due by September 4, 2026. August 27: Publication of funding opportunity .

September 13: Public webinar for potential applicants . November 4: Deadline for proposal submissions to be considered for funding in fiscal year 2025. September 5: Deadline for proposal submissions to be considered for funding in fiscal year 2026.

September 4: Deadline for proposal submissions to be considered for funding in fiscal year 2027. Email: julie. simmons@noaa.

gov Email: Rina. Studds@noaa. gov Office of Habitat Conservation