Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Grant: Supporting Phytoplankton and Chlorophyll-a Monitoring in the Great Lakes

The GLRI builds on the prior efforts of federal, state, and local agencies; Indian tribes; businesses; public interest groups; interested citizens; and others to develop a collaborative and comprehensive approach to restoring the Great Lakes. Information about the Initiative can be found at GLRI.us.

This RFA solicits applications from eligible entities for a cooperative agreement to be awarded pursuant to the statutory authorities referenced above and the GLRI Action Plan III. Up to $3,000,000 may be awarded under this RFA over approximately five years, consisting of incremental funding of about $600,000 per year, contingent on the quality of applications received, funding availability, future appropriations, satisfactory performance of work, and other applicable considerations. The assistance listing that applies to this RFA is 66.469. Funding each year is not guaranteed. The application should include an annualized budget and budget detail narrative for the project, and a detailed workplan covering each year of the project.