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Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI)
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The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) was launched in 2010 as a nonregulatory program to accelerate efforts to protect and restore the largest system of fresh surface water in the world by providing additional resources to help achieve the most critical long-term goals for this important ecosystem. USEPA leads an interagency group of 16 federal agencies to implement the GLRI. Since 2010, the GLRI has funded more than 8,000 projects that have been implemented by federal agencies, states, tribes, local governments, universities, and nongovernmental organizations. USEPA and the other federal agencies will continue to use GLRI resources to strategically target the biggest threats to the Great Lakes ecosystem and associated human health issues in partnership with states, Tribes and other nonfederal stakeholders. Funded projects will address the most significant Great Lakes ecosystem problems and efforts in the five major focus areas identified in the GLRI Action Plan: Toxic Substances and Areas of Concern; Invasive Species; Nonpoint Source Pollution; Habitats and Species; and Foundations for Future Restoration Actions. Funded activities will also advance protection and restoration of the Great Lakes ecosystem in support of (i) the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative as described in the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan III, Fiscal Year 2020-Fiscal Year 2024, and Action Plan IV when it is released, located at https://glri.us; (ii) Objective 5.2 (Protect and Restore Waterbodies and Watersheds) of EPA's 2022-2026 Strategic Plan (available from: https://www.epa.gov/planandbudget/strategicplan); and/or (iii) the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. Funding Priorities - Fiscal Year 2025: USEPA will continue to use GLRI resources to strategically target the biggest threats to the Great Lakes ecosystem and associated human health issues identified in the GLRI Action Plan IV. The GLRI will continue to prioritize the clean-up of Areas of Concern, reducing phosphorus contributions from agricultural and urban lands that contribute to harmful algal blooms and other water quality impairments, and invasive species prevention. These priorities and new initiatives will also be supported by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding.
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GLNPO holds competitions and invites non-competitive applications throughout the year based on available funds and Agency priorities. The number of applications and the number of awards made is dependent on the competitive announcement issued. The announcement typically includes the number of anticipated awards. FY 2016 announcement information is not available. Additional information is available from links at http://www.epa.gov/grtlakes/fund/glf.html.
In 2016, GLNPO used FY2016 funding in a general request for applications offering $26 million in seven categories that addressed invasive species and nutrients in the Great Lakes. GLNPO also issued competitive grants for monitoring activities. GLNPO also issued non-competitive grants to States, Tribes, and local governments for LaMP and RAP activities, including: state and tribal capacity, Area of Concern restoration. Additional information is available from links at http://www.epa.gov/grtlakes/fund/index.html. Information on accomplishments is included in an annual Report to Congress and the President available from: https://www.glri.us/pdfs/fy2016-glri-progress-report-to-congress-and-president-20170803-35pp.pdf GLNPO holds competitions and invites non-competitive applications throughout the year based on available funds and Agency priorities. The number of applications and the number of awards made is dependent on the competitive announcement issued. The announcement typically includes the number of anticipated awards. FY 2016 announcement information is not available. Additional information is available from links at http://www.epa.gov/grtlakes/fund/glf.html.
In 2017, GLNPO issued competitive grants that addressed invasive species and nutrients in the Great Lakes. As part of this competition, EPA issued 52 grants for $24,542,000. EPA also issued competitive grants for monitoring activities and non-competitive grants to States, Tribes, and local governments for Lakewide Action and Management Plan and Remedial Action Plan activities, including state capacity and Area of Concern restoration. Specific project information can be found at https://www.glri.us/projects. Information on accomplishments can be found at https://www.glri.us/results and is included in an annual Report to Congress and the President available from: https://www.glri.us/documents.
In 2018, GLNPO issued non-competitive grants to States, Tribes, and local governments for Lakewide Action and Management Plan and Remedial Action Plan activities, including state capacity, Area of Concern restoration, and projects targeting Harmful Algal Blooms and coastal wetland restoration. Specific project information can be found at https://www.glri.us/projects. Information on accomplishments can be found at https://www.glri.us/results and is included in an annual Report to Congress and the President available from: https://www.glri.us/documents.
For accomplishments associated with this assistance agreement, please visit: https://www.epa.gov/great-lakes-funding/great-lakes-rfas#awarded.
In 2022, GLNPO issued non-competitive grants to States, Tribes, and local governments for Lakewide Action and Management Plan and Remedial Action Plan activities, including state capacity and Area of Concern restoration. GLNPO also issued competitive grants addressing nonpoint source pollution to the Great Lakes and its tributaries. Details on projects funded and accomplishments achieved by this program are available via GLRI.us.
In 2024, GLNPO issued non-competitive grants to States, Tribes, and local governments for Lakewide Action and Management Plan and Remedial Action Plan activities, restoring Areas of Concern, addressing nutrient and stormwater runoff and harmful algal blooms, and controlling invasive species and restoring habitat. GLNPO also awarded cooperative agreements from competitive funding opportunity to address environmental justice and restoration projects in underserved communities in the Great Lakes basin. GLNPO issued a competitive funding opportunity requesting applications to provide technical assistance and outreach to farmers on nutrient management in the western Lake Erie basin. Details on projects funded and accomplishments achieved by this program are available via GLRI.us.
Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.
