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Lake Conservation Grant – Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership

Grant Information

  • Type:

    Grant

  • Eligible Applicants:

    Local Governments, Non-profits, Tribal Governments, Other

  • Project Drivers:

    Conservation & Restoration

  • Additional Goals:

    Wildlife Habitat & Biodiversity

  • States:

    Michigan

  • Status:

    Accepting Applications

Max. Grant Award: $30,000-$100,000

Larger projects will be considered for funding up to a maximum of the approximately $300,000

 

Project Type:Construction

The Lake Conservation Grant supports conservation projects that work toward meeting the goals and objectives set forth in the MGLP Strategic Plan.

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  • Grant Priorities

    Grant priorities include:

    Projects should benefit glacial lake fish habitats, which include the chemical, physical, and biological components of the habitats that fishes found in glacial lakes use throughout their lives.

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  • Eligibility Requirements

    Projects considered for funding must align with the goals and objectives of the MGLP and can range in scale from single-site projects to multiple sites to entire glacial lake watersheds.

    Projects should address the processes that cause fish habitat impairments as opposed to managing or treating the symptoms of those causes.

    • Habitats of Special Concern; 
    • Conservation Strategies; Technical Assistance

    In addition to conducting independent outreach and/or education, successful applicants will be expected to work with the MGLP to coordinate media and public outreach to raise the profile of MGLP-funded projects.

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  • Matching Requirements

    1:1 match or greater for non-federal match, which may include cash, time, materials in in-kind services. Federal Tribes are exempt from match requirements.

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  • Eligible Costs

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  • Project Timeline

    Project timelines must be under  2 years

    Click on the next section for this funding opportunity’s application deadline and forms.

  • Application Deadline

    The RFP for this grant will be announced in August 2026

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  • Contact Information

    For questions or inquiries:

    Joe Nohner  517-599-6825

    [email protected]

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