F26AS00062: Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act FY 2026

The Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act Regional Project Full Proposal FY 2026 outlines the requirements for submitting proposals for regional projects. These proposals, due by August 3, 2026, before 11:59 PM ET, must be submitted via GrantSolutions by a State Director and/or Tribal Chair. Regional Projects should impact multiple States and/or Tribes and require supporting documentation from all involved State Directors and Tribal Chairs. Key submission guidelines include a 13-page limit for the proposal body, 11-point Times New Roman font, 0.5-inch margins, and separate Excel budget sheets for each year. Non-federal match is optional for Regional Projects and can include the appraised value of land or conservation easements. The proposal must address specific sections like rationale, objectives (including habitat restoration or research hypotheses), methods, deliverables, and relevance to Great Lakes restoration needs. It also requires identifying a U.S. Fish and Wildlife staff proposal manager, providing GPS coordinates, and justifying budget items. Start dates are contingent on compliance requirements and must be after January 1, 2027. Contact Justin Chiotti for questions.

The Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act (GLFWRA) Regional Project Full Proposal for FY 2026 outlines the requirements for submitting proposals aimed at fish and wildlife restoration in the Great Lakes basin. Proposals, due by August 3, 2026, must be submitted via GrantSolutions by a State Director and/or Tribal Chair, with support from all affected states and/or tribes. Key requirements include a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff person as proposal manager, a 13-page limit for the body of the proposal, and specific formatting guidelines. Non-federal match is optional but can include appraised land value or conservation easements from the two years prior to submission. Selected projects may be exempt from cost-sharing if determined by the USFWS Region 3 Regional Director. Proposals must include a descriptive title, applicant and USFWS manager details, total funds requested, and project dates (start date after January 1, 2027). The proposal must detail management implications, GPS coordinates, rationale, objectives (including specific habitat restoration or research hypotheses), methods, deliverables for each year, and relevance to Great Lakes restoration needs. Budget justifications, optional non-federal match details, past GLFWRA-funded proposals, and other funding sources must also be provided. Contact Justin Chiotti for questions.

The Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act is seeking proposals for Regional Projects for FY 2026, due by August 3, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, via GrantSolutions. Proposals must be submitted by a State Director and/or Tribal Chair, with support documentation from all impacted states/tribes. They should identify a U.S. Fish and Wildlife staff proposal manager and not exceed 13 pages (excluding cover, budget, references). Non-federal match is optional, with specific guidelines for allowable sources and timing, including appraised land value and conservation easements. Projects may be exempt from cost-sharing if determined by the USFWS Region 3 Regional Director. Submissions require 11-point Times New Roman font, specific margins, and Excel budget sheets for each year. Proposal start dates are contingent on compliance. Review criteria from the NOFO must be addressed.

The Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act is soliciting Regional Project Full Proposals for FY 2026, due by August 3, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, via GrantSolutions. Proposals must be submitted by a State Director and/or Tribal Chair, with support from all impacted State Directors and Tribal Chairs. Each proposal needs a USFWS staff manager and must not exceed 13 pages (excluding cover, budget, and references). Non-federal match is optional and can include land value or conservation easements from the two years prior to January 1, 2026. The body text requires 11-point Times New Roman font with specific margin settings. Excel budget sheets, found in the NOFO, must be submitted separately for each proposed year. Proposals must address management implications, GPS coordinates, watershed name, rationale, objectives, methods, deliverables, and relevance to Great Lakes restoration needs and various plans. Budget justifications are required for certain expenditures, and information on past GLFWRA funding and other funding sources must be included. Start dates for approved projects will be after January 1, 2027, contingent on compliance checks.

The Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act Regional Project Full Proposal FY 2026 outlines the requirements for submitting proposals for regional projects. These projects should impact multiple states and/or tribes and require submission through GrantSolutions by August 3, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Proposals must be submitted by a State Director and/or Tribal Chair and include signatures from all supporting State Directors and Tribal Chairs. Key requirements include a U.S. Fish and Wildlife staff proposal manager, a maximum 13-page body, 11-point Times New Roman font, and specific margin settings. Non-federal match is optional but allowable, including land value or conservation easements from the two years prior to January 1 of the submission year. The proposal must address management implications, GPS coordinates, rationale, objectives, methods, deliverables, and relevance to Great Lakes restoration needs. Budget sheets in Excel format, justification for specific expenses, and details of past GLFWRA funding and other funding sources are also required. Start dates for proposals must be after January 1, 2027.