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Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Habitat Restoration and Protection Grants

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking proposals for habitat restoration and protection projects under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Conservation Investment (Midwest and Northeast Regions) - Program Details: - Supported by the Upper Mississippi / Great Lakes Joint Venture and the Atlantic Coast Joint Venture - Focus on long-term protection, restoration, or enhancement of habitats in the Great Lakes coastal zone - Target habitats: wetlands, grasslands, and forests - Projects must benefit native Great Lakes fish and wildlife, especially migratory birds - Activities may include: - Land acquisition (fee title, easement, or donation) - Habitat restoration and enhancement - Pre-planning costs (engineering, soil testing, land surveying) - Projects must align with GLRI Action Plan IV Focus Area 4 and relevant bird conservation plans (including tribal and State Wildlife Action Plans) - Minimum 25% cost share required from applicants - Buy America preferences apply to infrastructure projects - Funding: - Total program funding: $800,000 - Individual awards: $25,000 to $300,000 - Notable Requirements: - Proper management of GLRI investment property is required - Only activities beginning after grant agreement signing are eligible - Place of Performance: - Great Lakes coastal zone, as defined by NOAA - Contracting office: Midwest and Northeast Regions, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Description

The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative aims to address significant environmental problems in the Great Lakes ecosystem by funding projects focused on habitat protection, restoration, or enhancement. This funding opportunity supports projects that conserve habitats for native Great Lakes fish and wildlife, particularly migratory birds, within the Great Lakes coastal zone. Eligible projects include acquisition, restoration, or enhancement of wetlands, grasslands, and forests, and must align with specific conservation plans and GLRI Action Plan IV objectives. Applicants must demonstrate the importance of their project for wildlife habitat and ensure proper management of the GLRI investment property into the future.

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