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Great Lakes Basin Fish and Wildlife Restoration and Research Funding Opportunity

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is inviting proposals for research, restoration, and Regional Projects to restore fish and wildlife resources in the Great Lakes Basin. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior, Midwest Region 3) - Funding and Scope: - Approximately $3.5 million available for FY 2026 - Regional Projects: $200,000 to $500,000 per award - Restoration and research proposals: $2,000 to $250,000 per award - Products/Services Requested: - Restoration and research services for fish and wildlife resources - Includes habitat restoration, barrier removal, scientific studies, and management activities - Regional Project services for cooperative agreements impacting multiple Great Lakes, States, or Tribes - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Proposals must focus on activities within or impacting the Great Lakes Basin - 25% non-federal cost share/match required for most proposals (some Regional Projects exempt) - Eligible applicants: state, tribal, local governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, small businesses, and individuals - Projects must begin after January 1, 2027; pre-award costs before this date are not reimbursable - Awards made as grants or cooperative agreements; evaluated using GLFWRA Review Criteria - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; opportunity is open to eligible organizations for services

Description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requests proposals for research, restoration, and Regional Projects aimed at restoring fish and wildlife resources in the Great Lakes Basin under the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act. Approximately $3.5 million is expected to support proposals in fiscal year 2026, subject to Congressional appropriations. Funding for Regional Projects ranges from $200,000 to $500,000, while restoration and research proposals typically range from $10,000 to $250,000. Awards will be made via grants or cooperative agreements, with proposals scored and ranked using GLFWRA Review Criteria.

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