Habitat Renewal: Large-Scale Grassland & Restoration Grants Program in Michigan (USA)
GrantID: 74123
Grant Funding Amount Low: $15,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $1,000,000
Summary
Grant programs aim to enhance wildlife and fish habitats across Michigan—especially focusing on grasslands, savannas, aquatic environments, and key wildlife corridors. They’re open to a wide range of applicants including local, state, and tribal governments, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and academic institutions. Applications are typically submitted through an online system during set annual windows.
One program is specifically designed to restore large tracts of grassland and savanna—at least 100 acres in size—to support sustainable wildlife populations. Grants for this stream range from a minimum of $50,000 up to roughly $500,000, depending on annual available funds. Most cycles have funding around half a million dollars, with project periods extending up to two years. Eligible applicants must provide at least 10% matching funds.
Another active stream supports fisheries and aquatic restoration. Typical grants range from $25,000 to over $1 million—also with a minimum 10% match requirement—and target projects like dam removal, stream reconnection, and habitat restoration, often over one-and-a-half-year cycles.
There’s additionally an invasive species grant aimed at funding prevention and eradication efforts across both land and water systems; awards often fall between $25,000 and $400,000 per project.
For all programs, successful applicants must complete careful project documentation and follow guidelines in the respective program handbooks. The funding reflects a commitment to ecological resilience, improved watershed health, and stronger habitat networks.
Overall, these grants offer substantial funding to public bodies and community organizations for ambitious conservation projects—ranging from prairie restoration and fish passage improvements to invasive species control—with the dual goals of protecting biodiversity and supporting healthier ecosystems.
Those working in Black, Indigenous, People of Color and located in Michigan may meet the eligibility criteria for this grant. To browse other funding opportunities suited to your focus areas, visit The Grant Portal and try the Search Grant tool.
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