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Sustain Our Great Lakes

From National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

Grants for on-the-ground habitat restoration in the US Great Lakes basin, including stream and riparian restoration for brook trout and lake sturgeon, nature-based infrastructure, and invasive species control.

Summary in our words. Each fact below shows the funder’s own words and links to its page.

Closed

No call open right now

The last call we saw closed on 6 August 2026.

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from nfwf.org · sustain our great lakes 2026 request proposals unless marked. Checked 2 Nov 2026

How to apply

Apply directly

When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

All application materials must be submitted online through NFWF's Easygrants system.

Amount

$200,000 to $1,000,000 USD

Individual grant awards will range from $200,000 to $1,000,000.

Where

US portion of the Great Lakes basin: United States

Eligible projects must occur within the United States portion of the Great Lakes basin.

Who can apply

NGOs, Government bodies, Indigenous organisations and Research institutions

Eligible applicants include non-profit 501(c) organizations, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, Tribal governments and organizations, and educational institutions.

Rounds

Not found on the pages we read

Co-funding required

No

Matching contributions are not required.

Restoration approach

Rivers and lakes, Wetlands, Species conservation and Urban nature

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

The call

Closed

2026 Request for Proposals

Closed 6 August 2026

Quotes from nfwf.org · sustain our great lakes 2026 request proposals. Checked 2 Nov 2026

Status

Closed

Full Proposal Due Date August 6, 2026; 11:59PM ET

Deadline

6 August 2026, 23:59 Eastern Daylight Time

Full Proposal Due Date August 6, 2026; 11:59PM ET

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Not found on the pages we read

Something wrong?

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