Friday, July 19, 2013

EPA WILL FUND $9.5 MILLION FOR GREAT LAKES RESTORATION INITIATIVE GRANTS

FROM:  U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 
Up To $9.5 Million Available From EPA for 2013 Great Lakes Restoration Projects

CHICAGO – (July 15, 2013) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today issued a Request for Applications soliciting proposals from states, municipalities, tribes, universities and nonprofit organizations for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grants to fund new projects to restore and protect the Great Lakes.  Up to $9.5 million will be available during the current funding cycle.  Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis for projects in the Great Lakes basin.  Applications are due August 14, 2013.

"This round of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding will be used for projects that reduce exposure to toxic substances from fish consumption, control invasive species, and improve water quality in the Great Lakes," said EPA Great Lakes National Program Manager Susan Hedman. "The work funded by these grants will help to restore and protect waters that are essential to the health and jobs of millions of Americans."

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