Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
2011 Request for Applications
Announcement Number: EPA-R5-GL2011-1
EPA is soliciting applications for grants and cooperative agreements to be awarded as part of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Up to $40 million may be awarded under this Request for Applications for about 150 projects, contingent on the availability of appropriations, the quality of applications received, and other applicable considerations.
This RFA is EPA’s major competitive grant funding opportunity under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for FY2011 and is one of several funding opportunities available through federal agencies under the GLRI. The RFA requests applications for projects in the categories listed below:
Toxic Substances and Areas of Concern
- Delist Areas of Concern/Beneficial Use Impairments
- Pollution Prevention and Toxics Reduction
Invasive Species
- Invasive Species Control
- Invasive Species Prevention
- Early Warning System for Invasive Species
Nearshore Health and Nonpoint Source Pollution
- Project Implementation to Make Beaches Safer
- Reduce Impairments and Stressors of Nearshore Waters
- Watershed Remediation
- Green Marinas and Ports
- Areal Extent and Duration of Harmful Algal Blooms
Accountability, Education, Monitoring, Evaluation, Communication, and Partnerships
- Education and Outreach
- Implement Lakewide Management Plan Projects
EPA will host two webinars to explain the RFA and answer your questions. There is no charge to participate, but you must preregister.
* Wednesday, March 9, 2011, 10 a.m. – noon CST
Registration Web Link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/778176848
* Thursday, March 17, 2011, 10 a.m. – noon CDT
Registration Web Link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/214473136
Submit an application
Applications must be submitted to EPA via http://apply.glnpo.net/ by noon Central time on April 11, 2011. See Section IV for further submission information.
Download the Request for Applications [PDF 248 Kb, 53 pages, rev. 2-25-2011]
Posted Date: February 25, 2011
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