Great Lakes Restoration Initiative 2011 Request for Applications Announcement Number: EPA-R5-GL2011-1 / http://www.epa.gov/greatlakes/fund/2011rfa01/ EPA is soliciting applications for grants and cooperative agreements to be awarded as part of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Up to $40 million may be awarded under this Request for Applications for about 150 projects, contingent on the availability of appropriations, the quality of applications received, and other applicable considerations. Learn more about the Request for Applications EPA will host two webinars to explain the Request for Applications and answer your questions. There is no charge to participate, but you must preregister. Wednesday, March 9, 2011, 10 a.m. - noon CST Registration Web Link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/778176848 Thursday, March 17, 2011, 10 a.m. - noon CDT Registration Web Link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/214473136 Webinar Agenda 10:00 - 10:40 Introduction, demonstration and overview Discussion of Request for Applications Categories 10:40 - 10:55 Toxic Substances and Areas of Concern 10:55 - 11:15 Invasive Species 11:15 - 11:40 Nearshore Health and Nonpoint Source Pollution 11:40 - 11:55 Accountabililty, Education, Monitoring, Evaluation, Communication and Partnerships More information about the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is at www.greatlakesrestoration.us