State Shares Program

One-third of the Fund’s net earnings are paid to member states each year in proportion to their share of the corporation’s endowment. These funds are used to support local projects that match opportunities identified by each state. Since its inception, the Fund has provided $55 million to its member states to be used for their unique priorities.

Specific information on funding priorities, application procedures, and funding levels can be obtained from the coordinator of each state’s program. 

Illinois

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Bureau of Water
Sanjay Sofat
Tel: 217.782.1654

Michigan

Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
Office of the Great Lakes
Emily Finnell
Tel: 517.284.5036 

Minnesota

Legislative Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
Becca Nash
Tel: 651.296.6264

New York

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Don Zelazny
Tel: 716.851.7130

Ohio

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Water Resources & Lake Erie Programs
Joy Mulinex
Tel: 614.644.2041

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Office of the Great Lakes
Timothy J. Bruno
Tel: 814.835.1477

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Office of the Great Lakes
Stephen Galarneau
Tel: 608.266.1956