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The Lake Erie Protection Fund Grant is administered by the Ohio Lake Erie Commission to finance research and on-the-ground projects protecting, preserving, and restoring Lake Erie and its watershed. The 2026 grant cycle (Opportunity Number EPA-LEPFG) ran from November 12, 2025 through January 9, 2026, with project periods of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Eligible applicants are local governments.
Funded projects must advance the 2025 Lake Erie Protection and Restoration Plan, including reducing harmful algal blooms, restoring habitats and wetlands, beneficial reuse of dredge materials, and improving long-term water quality. Grants are paid 70% upfront and 30% upon final report approval. Administrative overhead is capped at 10% of total award.
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detailid=ce916cc0-c9bf-f011-8f1d-00505680042e) * FIND CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES * HELPFUL TIPS FOR APPLYING * REVIEW PAST OPPORTUNITIES Lake Erie Protection Fund Grant #### This funding opportunity is for reference only, registration closed on January 9, 2026 Opportunity Number EPA-LEPFG Funding Organization State Opportunity Ohio Funding Opportunity Categories Natural Resources, Application Start Date November 12, 2025 Application End Date January 9, 2026 Project Start Date July 1, 2026 Project End Date June 30, 2027 Assistance Listing Number / CFDA #-na- Eligible Applicants Local Governments , Opportunity Details The Ohio Lake Erie Commission is now accepting applications for the 2026 Lake Erie Protection Fund (LEPF) grants!
The Lake Erie Protection Fund grant program helps finance research and on-the-ground projects aimed at protecting, preserving, and restoring Lake Erie and its watershed.
Projects must advance the goals of the 2025 Lake Erie Protection and Restoration Plan, including but not limited to: Reducing harmful algal blooms and managing nutrients Restoring and enhancing habitats and wetlands Beneficial reuse of dredge materials Advancing long-term water quality and ecosystem health More Informationhttps://lakeerie. ohio.
gov/funding-oportunities/protection-fund/available-grant Financial Details USE OF FUNDS • Purchase of equipment must be essential to the project for funding to be approved. Any request for permanent equipment must include an explanation of custody usage for the life of the equipment beyond the scope of the project.
Permanent equipment purchased through a grant will normally revert back to the Ohio Lake Erie Commission upon completion of the grant project unless grantee can demonstrate the need for the permanent equipment and ensure its continued safe custody and maintenance over its useful life. • A maximum of 10% of the total grant award may be used for administrative overhead ($5,000 for a $50,000 project).
Grant recipients who are serving solely in an administrative capacity and are transferring project funds to third parties, may be allowed overhead cost up to 5%. • Funds cannot be used for the purchase of food, out of state travel, or attending conferences. 2 • Grant awards are paid 70% up front and 30% upon approval of the final report.
If progress of work exceeds 70% by the time the interim report is due, an accompanying interim payment request can be submitted based upon progress of work as described in the interim report, with a supporting budget worksheet. A minimum of 10% will be held back until satisfactory completion of the final report. • The Commission will not fund purely educational projects.
We recommend reaching out to the Ohio Environmental Education Fund about such projects. MATCH • Applications to the FY2025 LEPF will not require a minimum match. However, applications that include match will receive bonus scoring during the grant review.
The match may be cash or in-kind contributions. In-kind rates must be customary and reasonable for the work performed or services provided and should be detailed in the budget justification. Match must be directly necessary and related to the project and cannot be other state funds.
### Documents to be Submitted with Application _When applicable, instructions or templates will be provided in the Attachments section above. Only PDF, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint or Excel formats will be accepted. _
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Government, non-profit, and for-profit entities are eligible. Applicants must be based in Ohio. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Community Planning and Capacity Building Grants is a grant from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that funds early-stage planning for clean, equitable transportation solutions in communities across California. The program supports outreach, needs assessments, workforce development, and local readiness activities — with a particular focus on Tribal governments, rural communities, schools, and first-time applicants. Eligible applicants include community-based organizations, Tribal governments, local governments, and public schools in California. Individual project awards range from $50,000 to $500,000. The most recent application deadline was February 10, 2026.