Lake Erie Protection Fund
NEW Effective February 1, 2012, the new mailing address for submitting all grant applications, contracts, project reports and accounting forms is:
Ohio Lake Erie Commission
111 E. Shoreline Drive
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
Small grants are available to fund a wide variety of projects which provide a direct benefit to Lake Erie of its tributary watersheds in Ohio. Small grants are available for projects up to $15,000 and require at least 25% match. Projects must assist with the implementation of the Lake Erie Protection and Restoration Plan 2008. The Lake Erie Protection Fund focuses on projects which lead to better management decisions, both for environmental and economic development.
If you have a project that you are considering submitting to the Lake Erie Protection Fund, it is recommended that you contact the Lake Erie Commission Office to discuss your project. If you have problems with the application forms or have questions on filling out the application form, please contact us.
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Application Due Date*
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Commission Meeting Date*
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Fiscal Year 2012 (July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012)
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August 11, 2011
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September 21, 2011
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November 3, 2011
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December 15, 2011
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| 3rd Quarter suspended |
March 15, 2012
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May 3, 2012
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June 14, 2012
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* Dates subject to change.
Small Grants that address the LEPR 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. If you have problems with the application form, please contact the Lake Erie Commission. NOTE: No changes to the form are allowed.
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. All text must fit within the alloted space.
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.
Ohio Revised Code (pdf) - ORC 1506.23 - Purposes of the Lake Erie Protection Fund.
Final Reports from Past Projects
Final Reports for past LEPF projects can be found on our Grants Information Page.