EPA-R5-GL2022-PC: Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Phytoplankton and Chlorophyll-a Components
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Environmental Protection Agency notices from 2021.
Environmental Protection Agency offered grants of up to $600,000 (at least $600,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $3.0 million in total. Applications closed on February 8, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed December 10, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$600,000
- Award floor$600,000
- Total funding$3.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA-R5-GL2026-PCA | May 1, 2026 | Closed June 30, 2026 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | December 10, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 8, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 10, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
See Section III for Eligibility Information
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Geographic Programs - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative awards averaged $1.4 million; this notice allows up to $600,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (78% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
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.
Who has won Geographic Programs - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Geographic Programs - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (66.469) awarded $413 million across 302 grant awards, an average of $1.4 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | Wisconsin | 32 | $68.6 million |
| Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy | Michigan | 25 | $46.4 million |
| The State of Ohio Office of Budget and Management | Ohio | 19 | $22.4 million |
| Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District | Wisconsin | 4 | $18.5 million |
| Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | Minnesota | 12 | $17.7 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is EPA-R5-GL2022-PC still open?
No. It closed on February 8, 2022.
Who can apply for Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Phytoplankton and Chlorophyll-a Components?
Environmental Protection Agency accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Phytoplankton and Chlorophyll-a Components?
Closed February 8, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $600,000 each. About $3.0 million in total for one award.
Who has won Geographic Programs - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, The State of Ohio Office of Budget and Management. The program made 302 awards worth $413 million in that time.
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