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Access to the Great Lakes Fishery

GREAT LAKES FISHERY TRUST INC

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

August 3, 2026

117 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Access to the Great Lakes Fishery

Geographic Scope: Great Lakes region, with focus on Michigan

Focus Areas:

  • Shore-based angling access

  • Tribal fishing access

  • Fish cleaning stations

  • Communications work to inform Michigan residents about angling opportunities
  • Program Background: The trust has awarded over $16.4 million to increase fishing access on the Great Lakes through approximately 100 grants since inception.

    Eligibility:

  • Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) IRS designation

  • Nongovernmental organizations holding charitable status in their country

  • Educational organizations

  • Governmental organizations (including tribal)
  • Contact Information:

  • Phone: 517-371-7468

  • Fax: 517-484-6549

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Address: 230 N. Washington Square, Suite 300, Lansing, MI 48933
  • Application Cycle: Accepts applications every other year. Next deadline: August 3, 2026

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Applications submitted through online grant proposal submission portal
    • Prospective applicants encouraged to contact GLFT staff prior to submission to discuss project eligibility, goals, and alignment with GLFT priorities
    • Staff available to assist applicants with navigating the online grant proposal submission process
    • Review application guidance documents and relevant policies on program-specific pages
    • Application guidance documents identify requirements and priorities based on board of trustees policies

    Required Materials:

  • Refer to program-specific application guidance documents for detailed requirements
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

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