LANSING — Michigan’s Invasive Species Grant Program is now accepting proposals for the 2022 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 part of a statewide initiative launched in 2014 to help prevent, detect and control invasive species in Michigan.

The 2022 grant program handbook at bit.ly/3edvjXV outlines program priorities and application guidelines. Applicants also can watch a webinar at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7 at bit.ly/3wOgVMf.

Both the handbook and webinar registration information are available at Michigan.gov/MISGP. A recorded version of the webinar will be available on this webpage after Sept. 7.

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. Award announcement is anticipated in March.