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Ecological and Biological Fisheries Research to Inform Management

GREAT LAKES FISHERY TRUST INC

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Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Ecological and Biological Fisheries Research to Inform Management

Geographic Scope: Great Lakes region

Focus Areas:

  • Fish health research ($7.16M awarded historically)

  • Sturgeon restoration ($6.17M awarded historically)

  • Fish recruitment research ($4.75M awarded historically)

  • Aquatic invasive species research, policy, and outreach ($2.42M awarded historically)

  • Lake whitefish recruitment research ($2.32M awarded historically)

  • Habitat information products ($1.87M awarded historically)

  • Food web research ($1.50M awarded historically)

  • Lake trout restoration research ($1.22M awarded historically)

  • Ecosystem modeling research ($1.12M awarded historically)

    • Program Background: The trust has funded more than $28.7 million in Great Lakes fisheries research over 20+ years, making the Research grant program the lead funding priority. The trust periodically updates research priorities to reflect current needs of the management community.

    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: Annual. Check Opportunities page for current acceptance status.

    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

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