Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Zooplankton, Mysis, and Benthic Invertebrate Components
Environmental Protection Agency
About This Grant
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) solicits applications from eligible entities for grants to be awarded pursuant to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Action Plan IV. The GreatLakes Biology Monitoring Program (GLBMP) fulfills EPA's statutory obligation specified in Clean Water Act Section 118(c)(B) to establish a Great Lakes system-wide surveillance network to monitor the water quality of the Great Lakes. The goals of the GLBMP are to (1) report on Great Lakes water quality and ecosystem condition using assessments of the lower food web (phytoplankton, chlorophyll, zooplankton, Mysis and benthic invertebrates) as indicators; (2) assess the impacts to the lower food web from invasive species including quagga mussels; and (3) inform fisheries and habitat management. The Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO) is requesting applications for a project to complete sample collection and analyses in support of the zooplankton, Mysis, and benthic invertebrate components of the GLBMP. The targeted audience for this funding opportunity is eligible entities listed below capable of analyzing zooplankton, Mysis, and benthic invertebrate community abundance and composition. The intended beneficiaries of the GLBMP are all those who live, recreate, or work within the Great Lakes basin.
Grant Summary
Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Zooplankton, Mysis, and Benthic Invertebrate Components is a Environmental Protection Agency grant providing up to $8.1M. Applications are due 2026-06-30 (closing in 10 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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How to Apply
Up to $8.1M
2026-06-30
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Zooplankton, Mysis, and Benthic Invertebrate Components from Environmental Protection Agency, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 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.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Environmental Protection Agency before the deadline.
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Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Zooplankton, Mysis, and Benthic Invertebrate Components: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Zooplankton, Mysis, and Benthic Invertebrate Components?
Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Zooplankton, Mysis, and Benthic Invertebrate Components is offered by Environmental Protection Agency and is generally open to eligible organizations. 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 Biology Monitoring Program: Zooplankton, Mysis, and Benthic Invertebrate Components provide?
Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Zooplankton, Mysis, and Benthic Invertebrate Components provides up to $8.1M per award from Environmental Protection Agency. 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 Biology Monitoring Program: Zooplankton, Mysis, and Benthic Invertebrate Components deadline?
Applications for Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Zooplankton, Mysis, and Benthic Invertebrate Components are due 2026-06-30 (closing in 10 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Environmental Protection Agency, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Zooplankton, Mysis, and Benthic Invertebrate Components?
To apply for Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Zooplankton, Mysis, and Benthic Invertebrate Components, 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 Environmental Protection Agency.