The Great Lakes Protection Fund is excited to announce our 2026 Request for Preproposals! This quick guide provides some additional support for teams interested in applying. Be sure to submit before our deadline March 18th, 2026, 5pm CT.

This project will explore ways to bridge the gap between farmers and buyers to expand the market for agroforestry products, establishing a better use for challenging cropland that improves farm viability and water quality across the Great Lakes Basin.

This project will explore ways to bridge the gap between farmers and buyers to expand the market for agroforestry products, establishing a better use for challenging cropland that improves farm viability and water quality across the Great Lakes Basin.

Supporting Efforts to Install Green Infrastructure at Great Lakes Marinas Jul 14, 2025 | News A recently completed project is helping marinas in the Great Lakes region become more sustainable and resilient through use of green infrastructure. The primary goal of this project, Advancing Stormwater Ma...

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