Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- F26AS00062: Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act FY 2026 Deadline: Oct 13, 2026 · up to $500K
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 15.688 (USAspending.gov).
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
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.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
- Unrestricted by Individual Type
Anyone/general public with eligible research, restoration, and Regional Project proposals for the restoration of the Great Lakes Basin fish and wildlife resources, as described in the program’s Notices of Funding Opportunity on Grants.gov.
Beneficiaries
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
- Unrestricted by Individual Type
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Successful applicants will receive a Notice of Award electronically via the Department’s grants management system (currently GrantSolutions). Successful applicants can anticipate receiving awards by August or September.
GLFWRA successful and unsuccessful applicants receive an email notification within 2 weeks after a pre-proposal, full proposal, or Regional Project has been selected for the respective phase.
Program details & compliance
Description
This Assistance Listing for the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act was established in FY24. Awards made prior to FY24 were reported under Assistance Listing 15.608. GLWRA provides 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.
Mission Categories
Primary: Fish and Wildlife Preservation
Other categories:
Land and Forest Conservation
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds may be used to conduct fish and wildlife management and research activities that align with the conservation, restoration, and management goals noted in 16 U.S.C. §941 et seq.
Required Documentation
See the program's Notices of Funding Opportunity on Grants.gov for program contact and annual application deadlines and procedures. Regional Project proposals must include the signature or other written documentation of all State Directors and Tribal Chairs who support the project (or joint signatures or letter of support from the supervisors of the agency’s fish and wildlife programs on behalf of the State Director or Tribal Chair).
Matching Requirements
Per the requirements and exceptions in 16 U.S.C. §941 et seq., 25% of project costs shall be paid in cash or in-kind contributions by non-Federal sources.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements