Michigan's Invasive Species Grant Program is accepting proposals for its 2026 funding cycle, with $2.4 million available to applicants, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The program is jointly administered by the state departments of Natural Resources; Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and Agriculture and Rural Development.
Local, state, federal and tribal units of government, nonprofit organizations and universities may apply. Grant requests for general projects can range from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $250,000. Cooperative invasive species management areas (CISMAs) can request up to $80,000 for annual implementation of prevention, detection and control activities and up to $20,000 for specific outreach and treatment projects. There are no match requirements.
The program is prioritizing proposals for public outreach and research on prevention measures, detection and response to watch list species including hemlock woolly adelgid and mile-a-minute weed, and support for the state's 22 CISMAs in implementing regional strategies. Proposals are due Nov. 1, with awards anticipated in March 2027.
Since its inception in 2014, the program has awarded more than $42 million to 328 projects, resulting in surveys of over 720,000 acres and treatment of more than 60,000 acres for invasive species.