F26AS00062: Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act FY 2026
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) requests interested entities to submit research, restoration, and Regional Project proposals for the restoration of the Great Lakes Basin fish and wildlife resources, as authorized under the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act (16U.S.C. 941c). The purpose of the Gr
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | F26AS00062 |
| Posted date | 06/01/2026 |
| Application deadline | Aug 03, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | 500,000 |
| Award floor | 2,000 |
| Estimated total funding | 3,500,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 15 |
| Who can apply | The proposal activities (e.g., habitat restoration and barrier removal) must be within the Great Lakes Basin or impact a fish or wildlife species (e.g., research, assessment) present in the Great Lakes Basin to be eligible for funding. |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 15.688 |
| Description | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) requests interested entities to submit research, restoration, and Regional Project proposals for the restoration of the Great Lakes Basin fish and wildlife resources, as authorized under the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act (16U.S.C. 941c). The purpose of the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act (GLFWRA) is to provide assistance to States, Indian Tribes, and other interested entities to encourage cooperative conservation, restoration, research, and management of the fish and wildlife resources and their habitats in the Great Lakes Basin. Supported in part by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, we expect approximately $3.5 million to support proposals this fiscal year. Available funding and proposal awards are subject to |
| Agency contact | justin_chiotti@fws.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362629 |