OLEC Lake Erie Protection Fund

Lake Erie Protection Fund 

Application Due Date*

Commission Meeting Date*

Fiscal Year 2010 (July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010)

February 4, 2010

March 10, 2010

April 22, 2010

June 23, 2010

Fiscal Year 2011 (July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011)

August 5, 2010

September 22, 2010 

November 4, 2010

December 15, 2010

January 27, 2011 March 16, 2011
April 21, 2011 June 8, 2011
* Dates subject to change.

Small Grants that address theLEPR 2008 are currently being accepted.  Please click on the link LEPR Strategic Objectives & the LEPF to the right to learn how to use the LEPR when drafting your application.  A link to the LEPR 2008 is also provided.

Grant Process

Application Form (pdf) - Use the application form to apply for a LEPF grant.  All grant applications must list an eligible agency advisor.  Agency advisors may work for any of Ohio's cabinet level agencies.  For the full list, visit http://governor.ohio.gov and click on "Cabinet" at the top.

Agency Advisor Form (pdf) - Must be completed and submitted by an agency advisor.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to find an agency advisor for their project.

Interim Report (pdf) - An Interim Report is typically due 6 months after a project begins, the exact due date is listed in your Project Agreement.  This form must be completed and submitted by mail no later than the due date provided.

Project Revision & Extension Form (pdf) - This form should be used to revise the project deliverables, revise the project budget, or request an extension on an Interm or Final Report due date.  Requests for extensions are due 30 days prior to the report due date.  If a no-cost or no-budget-change project revision or extension is requested, a budget page is not required.

Final Report Guidance (pdf) - The Final Report can take many forms.  This document provides basic guidance on what does or does not count as a Final Report.

Final Accounting (pdf) - Final Accounting, including match, must be submitted on this form along with the FInal Report.  All signatures are required on this form.

Final Reports from Past Projects

Final Reports for past LEPF projects can be found on our Grants Information Page.

Other Funding Opportunities

To learn about other funding sources for your project, visit our Links Page or Ohio EPA's Grants Landing Page.

FY 2010 Grant Forms

The following forms should be used for all grant applications and reports submitted for state fiscal year 2010 (July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010).

Application Form

Agency Advisor Form

Interim Report

Revision & Extension Request

Final Report Guidance

Final Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions

LEPR Strategic Objectives & the LEPF

Lake Erie Protection & Restoration Plan 2008

Final Reports for past LEPF Grants 

Other State Grant Resources

Samples of past applications are available by request.