The next grant-making through the GLSI will occur in 2012. If, after reviewing the information below, you wish to receive an invitation to the required Launch Meeting for that competition, please contact us and provide your name and contact information.
If the goals of the GLSI match those of your organization, we encourage you to consider applying for a grant. As a first step, read the Overview of the Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (PDF). This document contains background information and a summary of the GLSI. Then review Tools to Prepare Grant Applicants, which provides a decision path for prospective applicants and examples of place-based education projects.
In 2012, the Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative plans to award grants in two categories:
- Planning Grants: Up to four grants of $20,000 each for six months to support the collaborative design and development of a regional hub to support the goals and strategies of the GLSI.
- Implementation Grants: Up to two grants of $230,000 each for 24 months to establish and operate a regional hub that supports the goals and strategies of the GLSI in local schools and communities.
In special cases, small capacity-building grants may be awarded at the discretion of staff to develop readiness within a region or to otherwise advance the goals of the GLSI.