Great Lakes Habitat Restoration, Protection Grants Available
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is now accepting proposals for $1.86 million in funding for Great Lakes Habitat Restoration and Program grants. The deadline for proposals is March 19.
Eligible applicants for this competitive grant program include state fish and wildlife agencies and other non-federal conservation agencies or organizations that provide at least a 25 percent non-federal match for habitat restoration, enhancement and protection activities. An eligible proposal is a plan of action supported by grant and partner funds to conserve habitats for migratory birds and other wildlife through acquisition (including fee title, permanent conservation easements and donations of real property interests), restoration and/or enhancement that contains a grant request between $100,000 and $500,000 and matching contributions of at least 25 percent with a target completion date within one year of the date of award.
For more information, visit the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative webpage.
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3/1/2010 |
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