Proposals accepted through Nov. 1



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$3.6 million in grants available to target invasive species in Michigan

"Proposals accepted through Nov. 1"

Michigan?s Invasive Species Grant Program is now accepting proposals for the 2022 funding cycle, with an anticipated $3.6 million available to applicants.

2022 MISGP handbook cover featuring a cattail marsh at sunset, with insert photos of a spotted lanternfly, mile-a-minute weed and parrot feather.

The program ? a joint effort of the Michigan departments of Natural Resources; Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and Agriculture and Rural Development ? is part of a statewide initiative launched in 2014 to help prevent, detect and control invasive species in Michigan.

An invasive species is one that is not native and whose introduction causes harm, or is likely to cause harm, to Michigan's environment, economy or human health.

?Michigan is home to some truly world-class outdoor recreation opportunities," said DNR Director Dan Eichinger. "Unchecked, invasive species pose serious threats to those resources and the outdoor economy. Michigan's Invasive Species Grant Program is a valuable tool that allows us to work with community partners around the state to better fight and contain these land and water pests."



Program handbook, webinar

The 2022 grant program handbook [ [link removed] ] outlines program priorities and application guidelines. Applicants also can take advantage of a webinar Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 9 a.m., [ [link removed] ] to learn more about general grant information, the application process and 2022 priorities.

Both the handbook and webinar registration information are available at Michigan.gov/MISGP [ [link removed] ]. A recorded version of the webinar will be available on this webpage after Sept. 7.

2022 priorities

The program supports projects that will prevent the introduction or spread of invasive species by engaging the public in prevention practices and reducing the risk of moving invasive species into high-risk areas.

A woman dressed in outdoor winter gear is placing a small tag on the trunk of a hemlock tree on a snowy cliff above Lake Michigan.

Proposals aiding early detection and response efforts for species on Michigan?s Watch List [ [link removed] ] and proposals increasing regional or statewide response preparedness for new or emerging invasive species are also requested.

To manage invasive species already established in Michigan, the program targets proposals for novel and efficient control techniques and projects that improve detection and control methods through increased understanding of species biology and ecology.

Proposals to develop or improve tools, such as risk assessments and prioritization models, to inform management and control decisions also are encouraged.

Support is offered to cooperative invasive species management areas [ [link removed] ], or CISMAs, across the state to implement strategic plans for outreach, detection and control of regional priority species.



Program progress

The Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program supports projects throughout the state that prevent, detect, manage and eradicate invasive species on the ground and in the water. Total program funding is set by the Legislature and the governor during the annual budget cycle.

A group of people in waders in a semi-circle in a small water body. A phragmites-covered shoreline is in the foreground.

In the last eight years, the program has awarded over $29 million to 203 projects, resulting in management of invasive species including hemlock woolly adelgid insects and European frog-bit and invasive swallowwort plants. Because of this program, more than 548,000 acres of land and water have been surveyed and more than 44,000 acres have been treated for invasive species.

Highlights of the 2021 invasive species program are available in the Michigan Invasive Species Program Annual Report [ [link removed] ], which includes program-funded projects.

Regional CISMAs operate in all of Michigan?s 83 counties, assisting the public in identifying and managing invasive species. Contact information for individual CISMAs can be found at Michigan.gov/Invasives [ [link removed] ] in the Take Action [ [link removed] ] section.



Important program dates and information

Local, state, federal and tribal units of government, nonprofit organizations and universities may apply for funding to support invasive species projects in Michigan. Full project proposals are due Nov.1. Award announcement is anticipated in March 2023.

Grant requests for general projects can range from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $400,000. CISMAs can request up to $60,000 for annual implementation of prevention, detection and control activities and up to $40,000 for specific survey and treatment projects. Applicants must commit to providing a minimum of 10 percent (in the form of a local match) of the total project cost.

Competitive applications will outline clear objectives, propose significant ecological benefits, demonstrate diverse collaboration and show strong community support.

All applications must be submitted through the MiGrants online system. Applicants can access the system at MiGrants.Intelligrants.com [ [link removed] ] or follow the link at Michigan.gov/MISGP [ [link removed] ].

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"Michigan's Invasive Species Program is cooperatively implemented by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; the Department of Natural Resources; and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development."

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*/Note to editors*: Accompanying photos are available below for download. Suggested captions and photo credit information follow:

Handbook cover [ [link removed] ]: The Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program is accepting applications from Sept. 1 to Nov. 1, 2022.

HWA inspect [ [link removed] ]: A cooperative invasive species management area technician tags a hemlock tree during a winter hemlock woolly adelgid survey.

CISMA training [ [link removed] ]: Cooperative invasive species management area staff learn how to identify and map aquatic invasive species./










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