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Lake Erie Community Grant

From Ohio Lake Erie Commission

Ohio grant funded through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for projects that reduce pollution, fix eroding streambanks, remove invasive plants and restore habitats in the Lake Erie watershed. Community groups, nonprofits and local governments can apply.

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

Open

Apply by 16 December 2026

Days left
44
Call
State Fiscal Year 2027 round

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from lakeerie.ohio.gov · lake erie community grant 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.

Who Can Apply? Any community within the Lake Erie watershed!

Amount

$150,000 to $350,000 USD

Mid-size projects in the State Fiscal Year 2027 round.

We plan to facilitate mid-size projects in this round Funding between $150,000 - $350,000

Where

Lake Erie watershed, Ohio: United States

The Lake Erie Community Grant supports projects that protect and improve environmental issues in the Lake Erie watershed.

Who can apply

Community groups, NGOs and Government bodies

Whether you're a community group, nonprofit, or local government, this grant can help connect you with federal funding

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

Full Proposal Submission Deadline - December 16, 2026

Co-funding required

Not found on the pages we read

Restoration approach

Rivers and lakes, Urban nature and Community conservation

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

The call

Open

State Fiscal Year 2027 round

Closes 16 December 2026

Quotes from lakeerie.ohio.gov · lake erie community grant. Checked 2 Nov 2026

Status

Open

Next Round of Grant Funding Open September 16 (State Fiscal Year 2027)

Opens

16 September 2026

Opening of Application Period - September 16, 2026

Deadline

16 December 2026

Full Proposal Submission Deadline - December 16, 2026

Ready to apply to State Fiscal Year 2027 round?Go to the funder’s call page

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Not found on the pages we read

Something wrong?

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