Tribal Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The BIA Tribal GLRI Program provides financial assistance to Great Lakes tribes to protect, enhance, and restore the Great Lakes. Priority actions are to: identify, protect, conserve, manage, enhance, or restore species or habitat, as well as to build tribal capacity to manage natural resources within the Great Lakes Basin.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally recognized tribes
- Native American organizations
Federally-recognized Indian Tribes and Native American Organizations authorized by Indian tribal governments
Beneficiaries
- 20
- 9
Federally-recognized Indian Tribes and Native American Organizations authorized by Indian tribal governments
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Each year, a request for proposals will be announced to the Great Lakes tribes. At a minimum, the applicant will submit a project proposal with a statement of work and budget to the BIA GLRI program manager. Initial applications must contain the information specified in 25 CFR Part 900, Subpart C. Completed applications should be submitted to the BIA GLRI biologist at the Great Lakes Agency Office.
Award Procedure
Program requirements are specified in the announcement of the request for proposals. Applications are to be submitted to the BIA GLRI biologist at the Great Lakes Agency office. Contact the Great Lakes Agency office or the BIA Midwest Regional Office, as appropriate.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
This funding opportunity under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative will be used to address tribal priorities for the Great Lakes Basin ecosystem and fall into five major focus areas:
• Toxic substances and Areas of Concern, including pollution prevention and cleanup of polluted areas in the Great Lakes
• Invasive species, including efforts to institute “zero tolerance policy” towards new invasions
• Nonpoint source pollution impacts on nearshore health, including a targeted geographic focus on high priority watersheds and reducing polluted runoff from urban and agricultural sources
• Habitat and fish and wildlife species protection, restoration, and enhancement, including removing barriers to fish passage and targeted protection and restoration of native and endangered species and their habitats in the Great Lakes
• Foundations for future restoration actions, incorporating climate resiliency, education, and adaptive management to enhance accountability and provide science-based decision making to assess the overall health of the Great Lakes ecosystem and target significant remaining problems
Required Documentation
Initial application must be accompanied by a resolution of the governing body of the Indian tribe.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements