Great Lakes Restoration
To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes. Priority actions are to: identify, protect, conserve, manage, enhance or restore habitat or species on both public and private lands within the Great Lakes Basin.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
15.662
Federal Agency/Office
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of The Interior
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2017 Projects not yet selected for funding. Programs anticipate continuing to fund projects to address aquatic invasive species, nearshore health, environmental contaminants and protection and restoration of fish, wildlife, and their habitats in the Great Lakes. More than 50 competitive grants and cooperative agreements awarded to non-federal partners under various sub programs.
Fiscal Year 2018 More than 50 competitive grants and cooperative agreements awarded to non-federal partners under various sub programs.
Fiscal Year 2019 Projects not yet selected for funding. Programs anticipate continuing to fund projects to address aquatic invasive species, environmental contaminants and protection and restoration of fish, wildlife, and their habitats in the Great Lakes.
Fiscal Year 2020 No current data available.
Authorization
Anadromous Fish Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. §757a; Bald Eagle Protection Act, 16 U.S.C. §668; Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act, 16 U.S.C. §§3951-3956; Federal Water Pollution Control Act-Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §§1251-1387; Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. §9601; Emergency Wetlands Resources Act - National Wetlands Inventory, 16 U.S.C. §3901 and §§3931-3932; Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. §1531 et seq.; Fish and Wildlife Act, 16 U.S.C. §742 et seq. Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. §2901 eet seq.; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, 16 U.S.C. §§661-666; Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act, 16 U.S.C. §941; Great Lakes Fishery Act, 16 U.S.C. §931; Lacey Act, 16 U.S.C. §3376(b); Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 16 U.S.C. §703 et seq.; Non-indigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act, 16 U.S.C. §§4701-4741; North American Wetlands Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. §4401 et seq.; Partners for Fish and Wildlife Act, 16 U.S.C. §§3771-3774; and Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN), Pub.L. 114-322, Sec. 5005
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Program-specific.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Program-specific.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact statement is required for this listing. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. Preapplication coordination is program-specific. Some programs may require an environmental impact statement.
Application Procedure
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Award Procedure
Program requirements are specified in the announcements of the individual financial assistance programs. More information on Great Lakes Restoration Initiative programs is available at http://www.fws.gov/glri/
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Not applicable.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
How are proposals selected?
Program criteria are specified in the announcements of the individual financial assistance programs.
How may assistance be used?
Funds are provided for projects that address aquatic invasive species, environmental contaminants and protection and restoration of fish, wildlife, and their habitats in the Great Lakes.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Performance reports are required. Recipients must monitor and report on project performance in accordance with the requirements in 2 CFR 200.328. Final performance reports and final SF-425, Federal Financial Reports are due within 90 calendar days of the award period of performance end date, unless the awarding program approves a due date extension. The FWS details all reporting requirements including frequency and due dates in Notices of Award.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
Cost records must be maintained separately for each awarded cooperative agreement. Records, accounts and supporting documents must be retained for 3 years after submission of final financial and performance reports. If questions, such as those raised as the results of audits, remain following the 3-year period, recipients must retain records until all matters are resolved.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.
Matching is voluntary. Program requirements are specified in the announcements of the individual financial assistance programs. More information on Great Lakes Restoration Initiative programs is available at http://www.fws.gov/glri.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative places restrictions on the time permitted to spend the funds awarded. The Regional Office Contact Person can further explain the restrictions placed on the time period in which to fully expend the funds awarded under the project. Program obligates funds and sends a notice of award to successful applicants. Recipients request funds in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subpart E-Cost Principles, unless otherwise dictated by program-specific legislation or special award terms. Program will include any special payment terms and conditions in the notice of award.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
Please visit http://www.fws.gov/glri for appropriate Regional Office Great Lakes program contacts, or visit www.fws.gov/midwest.
Headquarters Office
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20240 US
fwsgrants@fws.gov
Phone: 202-208-6394
Fax: 202-208-4674
Website Address
http://www.fws.gov/glri
Financial Information
Account Identification
14-1611-0-1-302
Obligations
(Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 18$51,902,000.00; FY 19 est $45,800,000.00; FY 20 est $40,000,000.00; FY 17$41,794,404.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Projects may range from $1,000 to $1,000,000, or greater.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not applicable.
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2017 Program has not yet awarded FY17 funding. Program will support projects that contribute to the protection and restoration of fish and wildlife habitat and species in the Great Lakes Basin. Funded activities will directly address the goals and objectives identified in the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan II, www.glri.us Restoration, protection and enhancement of coastal and wetland habitat for migratory birds and nearshore aquatic species; Restoration of riverine habitats to improve aquatic habitat connectivity for fish and other aquatic organisms; Prevention, early detection and control of invasive species such as Asian carps; Restoration of native aquatic species, such as Lake Trout and Lake Sturgeon, to self-sustaining levels.
Fiscal Year 2018 Restoration, protection and enhancement of coastal, terrestrial and wetland habitat for migratory birds and nearshore aquatic species; Restoration of riverine habitats to improve aquatic habitat connectivity for fish and other aquatic organisms; Prevention, early detection and control of invasive species such as Asian carps; Restoration of native aquatic species, such as Lake Trout and Lake Sturgeon, to self-sustaining levels.
Fiscal Year 2019 Program has not yet selected projects for FY19 funding. Program anticipates funding projects that contribute to the protection and restoration of fish and wildlife habitat and species in the Great Lakes Basin. Funded activities will directly address the goals and objectives identified in the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan II, www.glri.us.
Fiscal Year 2020 See FY19.