The Access grant program provides funding to increase access to the Great Lakes for shore-based angling and tribal fishing
Access to the Great Lakes Fishery
Access to the Great Lakes Fishery
Grant Information
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Type:
Grant
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Eligible Applicants:
Local Governments, Tribal Governments, Non-profits
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Project Drivers:
Recreation
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Additional Goals:
Wildlife Habitat & Biodiversity
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States:
Michigan
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Status:
Accepting Applications
Max. Grant Award: $ Varies
Project Type: Planning; Construction
The Affordability and Planning (AP) Grant is available as part of EGLE’s Clean Water Plan designed to provide funding to address water infrastructure needs across the state. AP grants assist communities with addressing affordability and planning needs. AP Grant goals include supporting improvements and sustainability of drinking water infrastructure as well as affordability and access to healthy drinking water for Michigan residents. There is over $5.7 million total funding available.
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Grant Priorities
Initial project eligibility requirements include:
- Projects must be focused on shore-based angling and tribal fishing.
- Projects must be located in the state of Michigan.
- Projects must be located on the Great Lakes or on tributaries below the lowermost barriers to fish passage.
- Site amenities must be directly related to fishing and the accommodation of recreational anglers and tribal fishing.
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Eligibility Requirements
Funding is limited to sites within the state of Michigan and geographic priority will be given to sites within the Lake Michigan basin, although the GLFT will consider projects throughout the state.
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Matching Requirements
There is no matching requirement for this funding.
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Eligible Costs
- Construction, improvement, or renovation of boardwalks and fishing piers with adjacent amenities such as parking facilities and walkways.
- The development of engineering and design and or feasibility studies, and the development of fish cleaning stations,
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Project Timeline
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Application Deadline
Applications are due August 21, 2026
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Contact Information
For questions or inquiries:
Ph. 517-371-7468
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