GLEJGP 2025 Request for Applications

Request for Application Timeline and Resources – Great Lakes Environmental Justice Grant Program

1. Letter of Intent (LOI) Announcement – April 2, 2025
The program will officially announce the opening of the Letter of Intent (LOI) submission period. Details about eligibility and submission guidelines will be made available.

2. Letter of Intent Submission Deadline – May 2, 2025
Applicants must submit their LOIs by this date to be considered for the next phase of the application process.

3. Letter of Intent Decision Notification – June 2, 2025
Notification emails will be sent to all applicants. Those invited to proceed will receive detailed instructions for submitting full proposals.

4. Full Proposal Submission Deadline – June 30, 2025
Invited applicants must submit their comprehensive proposals by this date. These proposals will include detailed project plans and align with program funding priorities.

5. Full Proposal Decision Notification – July 28, 2025
Final notifications will be sent via email. Selected projects will move forward to the funding and implementation stages.

Additional Information:

Webinars and Training – January to March 2025
To support applicants, Restore America’s Estuaries will host live webinars and training sessions in January, February, and March. These sessions will offer an overview of the grant requirements, provide guidance on crafting quality applications, and answer questions. Exact dates and registration details will be posted on the program’s webpage as soon as they become available.