September 02, 2025
Michigan’s Invasive Species Grant Program is now accepting proposals for the 2025 funding cycle, with an anticipated $3.6 million available to applicants.
The program – a joint effort of the Michigan departments of Natural Resources; Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and Agriculture and Rural Development – is a statewide initiative launched in 2014 to help prevent, detect and control invasive species in Michigan.
Invasive species are those that are not native and whose introduction causes harm to Michigan’s economy, environment or human health.
“Michigan is home to some truly world-class outdoor recreation opportunities," said DNR Director Scott Bowen. "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."
The 2025 grant program handbook outlines program priorities and application guidelines. Applicants also can take advantage of a webinar Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 2 p.m. to learn more about general grant information, the application process and 2025 priorities.
Both the handbook and webinar registration information are available at Michigan.gov/MISGP. A recorded version of the webinar will be available on that webpage after Sept. 9.
This year, the program is seeking proposals for projects to address the following priorities:
Applicants should review the full list of priorities provided in the MISGP Handbook and communicate with technical contacts if questions arise.
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.
Since its inception, the program has awarded over $40 million to 301 projects, resulting in increased education, identification and management of invasive species including hemlock woolly adelgid insects, Eurasian watermilfoil plants and mile-a-minute weed.
Because of this program, more than 678,000 acres of land and water have been surveyed and approximately 56,000 acres have been treated for invasive species.
Highlights of the 2024 invasive species program are available in the Michigan Invasive Species Program Annual Report, 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 in the Take Action section.
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. The awards announcement is anticipated in March 2026.
Grant requests for general projects can range from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $400,000. CISMAs can request up to $70,000 for annual implementation of prevention, detection and control activities and up to $40,000 for specific outreach and/or survey and treatment projects.
There are no match requirements for the program, and match documentation will not be accepted as part of the application.
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 or follow the link at Michigan.gov/MISGP.
