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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces grant funding opportunity under the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act
Application deadline is January 8, 2025
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Midwest Region is currently accepting grant proposals through January 8, 2025 for projects to protect, restore and enhance fish and wildlife habitat within the Great Lakes basin. This year’s total grant funding under the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act is projected to be $1.64 million, subject to final Congressional appropriations for fiscal year 2025. We encourage states, Tribes, municipalities, watershed associations, non-profits, school districts and higher education institutions to apply. Final funding decisions will be made by Summer 2025.
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity F25AS00105 at Grants.gov for details.
Info HERE
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NOAA Transformational Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience Grant
Application deadline is April 16, 2025
Up to $100 million in funding available for transformational projects that restore marine, estuarine, coastal, and Great Lakes habitats and that strengthen community resilience. This is the third and final round of this funding opportunity under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Of the $100 million available, up to 15 percent is specifically available to U.S. federally recognized tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and organizations that represent tribes through formal legal agreements, through direct awards or subawards. The remaining funding will be available to all eligible applicants.
NOAA will accept proposals between $750,000 and $10 million for the entire award, with typical funding anticipated to range from $4 million to $6 million.
Info HERE
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Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Tribes and Underserved Communities
Application deadline is May 12, 2025
NOAA is announcing the availability of $20 million in funding for projects that will advance the coastal habitat restoration and climate resilience priorities of tribes and underserved communities.
Of the $20 million in funding available, 15 percent is specifically available to U.S. federally recognized tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and organizations that represent tribes through formal legal agreements. It is available through direct awards or subawards. The remaining funding will be available to all eligible applicants, to support opportunities for tribes and underserved communities to meaningfully engage in coastal habitat restoration activities.
Info HERE
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Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
Urban Forest Improvement Grant Program
Application Period: Open through May 30, 2027, or until all funds are awarded
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is proud to announce the launch of its Urban Forest Improvement Grant Program, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service. Designed to support programs to improve long-term tree care and foster sustainable urban forest management across the United States, grants will range from $15,000 to $29,500, in support of municipalities, universities, Indigenous communities, and nonprofit organizations working to improve the sustainability of their forestry practices.
Info HERE
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces grant funding opportunity under the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act
Application deadline is January 8, 2025
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Midwest Region is currently accepting grant proposals through January 8, 2025 for projects to protect, restore and enhance fish and wildlife habitat within the Great Lakes basin. This year’s total grant funding under the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act is projected to be $1.64 million, subject to final Congressional appropriations for fiscal year 2025. We encourage states, Tribes, municipalities, watershed associations, non-profits, school districts and higher education institutions to apply. Final funding decisions will be made by Summer 2025.
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity F25AS00105 at Grants.gov for details.
Info HERE
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NOAA Transformational Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience Grant
Application deadline is April 16, 2025
Up to $100 million in funding available for transformational projects that restore marine, estuarine, coastal, and Great Lakes habitats and that strengthen community resilience. This is the third and final round of this funding opportunity under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Of the $100 million available, up to 15 percent is specifically available to U.S. federally recognized tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and organizations that represent tribes through formal legal agreements, through direct awards or subawards. The remaining funding will be available to all eligible applicants.
NOAA will accept proposals between $750,000 and $10 million for the entire award, with typical funding anticipated to range from $4 million to $6 million.
Info HERE
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Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Tribes and Underserved Communities
Application deadline is May 12, 2025
NOAA is announcing the availability of $20 million in funding for projects that will advance the coastal habitat restoration and climate resilience priorities of tribes and underserved communities.
Of the $20 million in funding available, 15 percent is specifically available to U.S. federally recognized tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and organizations that represent tribes through formal legal agreements. It is available through direct awards or subawards. The remaining funding will be available to all eligible applicants, to support opportunities for tribes and underserved communities to meaningfully engage in coastal habitat restoration activities.
Info HERE
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Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
Urban Forest Improvement Grant Program
Application Period: Open through May 30, 2027, or until all funds are awarded
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is proud to announce the launch of its Urban Forest Improvement Grant Program, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service. Designed to support programs to improve long-term tree care and foster sustainable urban forest management across the United States, grants will range from $15,000 to $29,500, in support of municipalities, universities, Indigenous communities, and nonprofit organizations working to improve the sustainability of their forestry practices.
Info HERE
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