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Great Lakes Restoration Initiative -- Partners for Fish and Wildlife 2014

Fish and Wildlife Service

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-06-19

About This Grant

The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative targets the most significant environmental problems in the Great Lakes ecosystem by funding and implementing federal projects that address these problems. One goal is to improve habitat and wildlife protection and restoration. Using funding from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) Program anticipates funding wetland and associated upland habitat restoration and enhancement projects for conservation of native Great Lakes fish and wildlife populations, particularly migratory birds. Restoration projects will be completed on privately owned (nonfederal/nonstate) lands. Emphasis will be placed on, but not limited to, completing projects within the watersheds of Great Lakes Areas of Concern. The Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) Program is a voluntary, incentive-based program that provides direct technical assistance and financial assistance in the form of cooperative agreements to private landowners to restore and conserve fish and wildlife habitat for the benefit of federal trust resources. In the Great Lakes, PFW biologists from eight states coordinate with project partners, stakeholders, and other Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) programs to identify geographic focus areas and develop habitat conservation priorities within these focus areas. Geographic focus areas are where the PFW Program directs resources to conserve habitat for federal trust species. Project work plans are developed strategically, in coordination with partners, and with substantial involvement from Service field staff. Projects must advance our mission, promote biological diversity, and be based upon sound scientific biological principles. Program strategic plans inform the types of projects funded under this opportunity. Applicants seeking funding under this program should review the program strategic plan and also contact the PFW state coordinator Program office prior to submitting an application for funding. The PFW Program is not a traditional grants program; it is a federal assistance program. The PFW Program does not solicit projects through a request for proposals. Instead, projects are developed in collaboration and with substantial involvement from PFW field biologists. For more information, contact the local PFW Program office. Substantial involvement on the part of the USFWS is anticipated for the successful completion of the activities to be funded. In particular, the USFWS will be responsible for the following: PFW Program biologists provide direct technical assistance to landowners to identify, design, and implement voluntary habitat improvement projects, such as wetland restoration or grassland establishment, on private lands.

Grant Summary

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative -- Partners for Fish and Wildlife 2014 is a Fish and Wildlife Service grant providing up to $25K for municipality. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

environmentalsustainability

Eligibility

municipality

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $25K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative -- Partners for Fish and Wildlife 2014 from Fish and Wildlife Service, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Fish and Wildlife Service before the deadline.
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Great Lakes Restoration Initiative -- Partners for Fish and Wildlife 2014: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative -- Partners for Fish and Wildlife 2014?

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative -- Partners for Fish and Wildlife 2014 is offered by Fish and Wildlife Service and is generally open to municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative -- Partners for Fish and Wildlife 2014 provide?

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative -- Partners for Fish and Wildlife 2014 provides up to $25K per award from Fish and Wildlife Service. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative -- Partners for Fish and Wildlife 2014 deadline?

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative -- Partners for Fish and Wildlife 2014 accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Fish and Wildlife Service, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative -- Partners for Fish and Wildlife 2014?

To apply for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative -- Partners for Fish and Wildlife 2014, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Fish and Wildlife Service.

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