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Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program
Proposals are due December 11, 2020
Michigan’s Invasive Species Grant Program is now accepting proposals for the 2020 funding cycle, with an anticipated $3.6 million available to applicants.
The 2020 grant program handbook outlines priorities and application guidelines.
This year the program is seeking projects to detect and control high-risk invasive species, including Japanese stiltgrass and hemlock woolly adelgid, and to initiate surveys in high-quality environments like Great Lakes islands.
Emphasis is placed on developing strategies to increase public adoption of decontamination practices that prevent the spread of invasive species. Projects improving preparedness for species that may arrive in Michigan and those which expand identification and management training opportunities are also sought.
Priority is given to supporting Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas across the state to implement strategic plans for outreach, detection and control of regional priority species.
Local, state, federal and tribal units of government, nonprofit organizations and universities may apply for funding to support invasive species projects in Michigan. Full project proposals are due Dec. 11. Award announcement is anticipated in March 2021.
Grant requests for general projects can range from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $400,000. CISMAs can request up to $60,000 for annual implementation of prevention, detection and control activities and up to $40,000 for specific survey and treatment projects. Applicants must commit to provide a minimum of 10 percent (in the form of a local match) of the total project cost.
Competitive applications will outline clear objectives, propose significant ecological benefits, demonstrate diverse collaboration and show strong community support.
Information Here
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US Fish and Wildlife Service National Fish Passage Program
Proposals Due December 15th
Info HERE
If interested, please contact Ted Koehler to discuss ideas. ted_koehler@fws.gov
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Michigan Coastal Management Program
Proposals Due December 18, 2020
Webinar October 20 and 22
The Michigan Coastal Management Program (MCMP), in the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), today announces the release of its 2022 Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO).
The MCMP is seeking projects that protect community character and revitalize ports and harbors; plan for coastal growth and change in our coastal communities to strengthen economies and minimize risk from coastal hazards; protect and restore healthy coastal ecosystems for the public use and enjoyment; devise solutions for the protection of coastal water quality; preserve, restore, and interpret historic and maritime cultural resources; and create and enhance public access.
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US Forest Service: The Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program
Proposals Due January 11, 2021
The Community Forest Program (CFP) is a competitive grant program that provides financial assistance to tribal entities, local governments, and qualified conservation non-profit organizations to acquire and establish community forests that provide community benefits.
In addition to the national program, the Forest Service anticipates a special funding opportunity for CFP eligible lands in the Great Lakes basin that protect priority areas for terrestrial habitat connectivity (in Northern WI and MI) and coastal habitat values throughout the basin. This opportunity is subject to FY 2021 funding availability through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. See the attached description of priority habitats, locations, and selection through the FY 2021 CFP application process.
Additional map info HERE
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National Forest Foundation 2021 Matching Awards Program
Round 1 Application Deadline: January 13, 2021
Informational Webinar: December 10, 2020
The National Forest Foundation is pleased to announce the that it is currently soliciting proposals for its Matching Awards Program (MAP). MAP is a national, competitive grant program that provides federal funds for on-the-ground projects benefiting America's National Forests and Grasslands.
Information HERE
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Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program
Proposals are due December 11, 2020
Michigan’s Invasive Species Grant Program is now accepting proposals for the 2020 funding cycle, with an anticipated $3.6 million available to applicants.
The 2020 grant program handbook outlines priorities and application guidelines.
This year the program is seeking projects to detect and control high-risk invasive species, including Japanese stiltgrass and hemlock woolly adelgid, and to initiate surveys in high-quality environments like Great Lakes islands.
Emphasis is placed on developing strategies to increase public adoption of decontamination practices that prevent the spread of invasive species. Projects improving preparedness for species that may arrive in Michigan and those which expand identification and management training opportunities are also sought.
Priority is given to supporting Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas across the state to implement strategic plans for outreach, detection and control of regional priority species.
Local, state, federal and tribal units of government, nonprofit organizations and universities may apply for funding to support invasive species projects in Michigan. Full project proposals are due Dec. 11. Award announcement is anticipated in March 2021.
Grant requests for general projects can range from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $400,000. CISMAs can request up to $60,000 for annual implementation of prevention, detection and control activities and up to $40,000 for specific survey and treatment projects. Applicants must commit to provide a minimum of 10 percent (in the form of a local match) of the total project cost.
Competitive applications will outline clear objectives, propose significant ecological benefits, demonstrate diverse collaboration and show strong community support.
Information Here
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US Fish and Wildlife Service National Fish Passage Program
Proposals Due December 15th
Info HERE
If interested, please contact Ted Koehler to discuss ideas. ted_koehler@fws.gov
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Michigan Coastal Management Program
Proposals Due December 18, 2020
Webinar October 20 and 22
The Michigan Coastal Management Program (MCMP), in the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), today announces the release of its 2022 Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO).
The MCMP is seeking projects that protect community character and revitalize ports and harbors; plan for coastal growth and change in our coastal communities to strengthen economies and minimize risk from coastal hazards; protect and restore healthy coastal ecosystems for the public use and enjoyment; devise solutions for the protection of coastal water quality; preserve, restore, and interpret historic and maritime cultural resources; and create and enhance public access.
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US Forest Service: The Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program
Proposals Due January 11, 2021
The Community Forest Program (CFP) is a competitive grant program that provides financial assistance to tribal entities, local governments, and qualified conservation non-profit organizations to acquire and establish community forests that provide community benefits.
In addition to the national program, the Forest Service anticipates a special funding opportunity for CFP eligible lands in the Great Lakes basin that protect priority areas for terrestrial habitat connectivity (in Northern WI and MI) and coastal habitat values throughout the basin. This opportunity is subject to FY 2021 funding availability through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. See the attached description of priority habitats, locations, and selection through the FY 2021 CFP application process.
Additional map info HERE
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National Forest Foundation 2021 Matching Awards Program
Round 1 Application Deadline: January 13, 2021
Informational Webinar: December 10, 2020
The National Forest Foundation is pleased to announce the that it is currently soliciting proposals for its Matching Awards Program (MAP). MAP is a national, competitive grant program that provides federal funds for on-the-ground projects benefiting America's National Forests and Grasslands.
Information HERE
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