We’re excited to share a new opportunity for funding projects that help keep our communities and the Great Lakes healthy! Projects can take place in a variety of community spaces, such as: Schoolyards, parks, and playgrounds Community gardens and vacant lots Public buildings like libraries, senior centers, church grounds, or village halls Trails, natural areas, and nature preserves This is a great chance to bring creative ideas to life—whether it’s greening a schoolyard, transforming land into a pollinator-friendly space, or improving stormwater management in your neighborhood. Who can apply? Cities, states, Tribes, nonprofit organizations, houses of worship, educational institutions, school districts, soil and water conservation districts, land trusts, and other eligible entities that represent Great Lakes communities can apply directly to the Southern Lake Michigan Community Partnerships Grant Program (CPGP). We strongly encourage locally serving organizations to be part of any project team. Projects must advance at least one Great Lakes Restoration Initiative goal, such as restoring habitats, reducing stormwater runoff, or controlling invasive species. Letters of Interest (LOIs) are now open!
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We’re hosting two in-person workshops to walk through the grant details and application process: Wednesday, July 22, 4:00 pm, at Altgeld Garden Library, 955 East 131st Street, Chicago, IL Thursday, July 23, 4:00 pm, at Gary Public Library & Cultural Center, 220 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN We also host office hours offering a supportive environment for locally serving organizations where questions can be explored regarding project development, budget guidance, and building partnerships for local impact. Click here to register for office hours . Submit online by September 4 through Good Grants, Log in | Alliance for the Great Lakes |