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Providing funding to enhance, protect, and rehabilitate Great Lakes fishery resources

Great Lakes Fishery Trust Logo
Providing funding to enhance, protect, and rehabilitate Great Lakes fishery resources

Funding Priorities

The Great Lakes Fishery Trust (GLFT) pursues its mission through investments in four broad funding categories:

Link to Access to the Great Lakes Fishery page
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Access

The Access to the Great Lakes Fishery program provides funding to significantly increase access to the Great Lakes for shore-based angling and tribal fishing.

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Research

The Ecological and Biological Research to Inform Management program provides funding to perform research to create a more resilient and stable fish community, increase the sustainable value of the fishery to stakeholders, and foster and increase self-sustaining fish populations.

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Habitat

The Habitat Protection and Restoration program provides funding to preserve essential habitat; protect, restore, and stabilize important fish habitats; and increase habitat availability.

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Stewardship

The Great Lakes Stewardship program provides funding to increase awareness and understanding of the ecology of the Great Lakes so residents can be advocates for strategies that support long-term sustainability of the Great Lakes fisheries and become stewards of the Great Lakes.

News

For the latest information and news about the Trust or to view the latest edition of our Research Notes publication, please visit our News page.

September 12, 2024 in News

Over $2.3 Million in Funding Awarded Across the Great Lakes

A summary of the recently approved projects for funding addressing ecological, biological, and human dimensions research and more.
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June 12, 2024 in Grant Programs, News

The Great Lakes Fishery Trust Is Accepting Access Proposals

This webinar will provide assistance to prospective applicants for the Access to the Great Lakes Fishery grant program.
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June 10, 2024 in News

The GLFT Approves Four Grants to Improve Fish Habitat in Four Rivers

A summary of the four GLFT proposals approved for funding through the 2024 Habitat Protection and Restoration program.
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Upcoming Grant Deadlines and Reviews

For all grant deadlines and reviews, please visit our Apply page.

Nov 13, 2024
Access
Board Review

Nov 14, 2024
Special Projects
Board Review