This grant is for projects that help monitor the water quality of the Great Lakes by studying tiny plants in the water and a pigment called chlorophyll-a. It's part of a bigger effort to keep the Great Lakes healthy and is open to a wide range of applicants who can do this kind of scientific work.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can collect and analyze water samples to study phytoplankton and chlorophyll-a in the Great Lakes. If your organization has the capability to perform these scientific analyses, you could be eligible.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Inability to analyze phytoplankton and chlorophyll-a
- Lack of experience with Great Lakes water quality monitoring
- Non-compliance with federal grant regulations
- Ineligible entity type not capable of scientific analysis
- Failure to submit a complete application by the deadline
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Proof of ability to analyze phytoplankton and chlorophyll-a
- Organizational background and experience
- Budget plan
- Federal grant registration (e.g., SAM.gov)
- Compliance with Clean Water Act requirements
- Partnership agreements (if applicable)
- Environmental impact assessment (if required)
Cautions
- Ensure your organization can perform the required scientific analyses.
- Be aware of the Clean Water Act requirements.
- Submit all required documents by the deadline.
- Prepare for potential environmental assessments.
- Ensure compliance with federal grant regulations.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include any entity capable of analyzing phytoplankton community abundance and composition and chlorophyll-a concentrations in water samples. This is an unrestricted opportunity, meaning a wide range of organizations could potentially apply, provided they have the necessary scientific capabilities.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can collect and analyze water samples to study phytoplankton and chlorophyll-a in the Great Lakes. If your organization has the capability to perform these scientific analyses, you could be eligible.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Inability to analyze phytoplankton and chlorophyll-a
- Lack of experience with Great Lakes water quality monitoring
- Non-compliance with federal grant regulations
- Ineligible entity type not capable of scientific analysis
- Failure to submit a complete application by the deadline
Use of Funds
The funds can be used for collecting and analyzing water samples to study phytoplankton and chlorophyll-a in the Great Lakes. This includes costs related to scientific research, equipment, personnel, and reporting.
Total Program Funding
$3,600,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 1, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 30, 2026(3 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 30, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Register your organization on SAM.gov
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Gather proof of scientific analysis capability
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Compile organizational background and experience
- Ensure compliance with Clean Water Act requirements
- Submit the complete application by June 30, 2026