At a glance
Moderate Complexity
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.
More details
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.