Grant Opportunities

Funding opportunities for Great Lakes Projects

U.S. EPA Great Lakes Program Office (GLNPO)
A variety of grants are available through GLNPO. Visit their website and view current offerings to see what is available.

Wisconsin Department of Administration Coastal Management Grants

Great Lakes Basin Program for Soil Erosion and Sediment

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Grants
There are a variety of grants through NFWF including some specific to the Great Lakes region.

WDNR Programs

Environmental Damages Compensation Fund

Great Lakes Protection Fund
The Great Lakes Protection Fund is a private, nonprofit corporation formed in 1989 by the Governors of the Great Lakes States. It is a permanent environmental endowment that supports actions to improve the health of the Great Lakes ecosystem. Each year Wisconsin received an allocation to fund state projects under the Wisconsin Great Lakes Restoration Strategy The amount varies depending on the performance of the endowment. Contact Kim Walz to inquire about the availability of grants.

State Wildlife Grants