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Start Here - Great Lakes Protection Fund 2026 Request for Preproposals A Call for People, Ideas, and Projects The Great Lakes Protection Fund is excited to announce our 2026 Request for Preproposals (RFP): A Call for People, Ideas, and Projects! We’re looking for projects that will launch new building blocks for the future of our region’s water use, improving our waters, communities, and economies.
The Fund is seeking to invest $4M in new project activity in 2026. Here are three areas where the Fund believes project teams could make a transformative difference by designing and deploying new solutions that protect water resources: Demonstrating alternative uses for less productive agricultural land. Creating new operating models for high-water-use industries.
Increasing regional capacity to address emerging contaminants. Check out our RFP Guidance Document for more information about what we’re looking for and instructions on how to apply. Be sure to include our cover sheet in your application.
The deadline for applications is March 18, 2026 at 5:00 pm CT. You can also review Illustrative Projects and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) resources for additional information. If you are interested in working with the Fund outside the scope of this RFP—either to discuss a future project idea or to collaborate— please email us at startaconversation@glpf.
org . Our comprehensive call for ideas, people, and projects. Please include this coversheet in your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Organizations working on projects in the Great Lakes region addressing agricultural land use, high-water-use industry models, or emerging contaminants. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $4M in new project activity in 2026 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 18, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.