The Chi–Cal Rivers Fund is looking for project proposals that will reduce stormwater runoff with green infrastructure, enhance fish and wildlife habitat, and improve public-use opportunities along major waterways of the Chicago and Calumet region.  The fund is intended to mitigate flooding, restore impaired water quality and habitat degradation, and improve safe public access. Administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, approximately $1.4 million is available to be awarded in individuals grants ranging between $50,000 and $300,000. Applications must be submitted  by July 27, 2015, 4:00 p.m.  Eligible projects must occur within a pre-determined project area, with some funds specifically earmarked for public use enhancement in or near downtown Chicago, green stormwater infrastructure in Cook County, and Northwest Indiana. Municipalities and nonprofits are eligible to apply and each applicant will need to identify one of three categories that best describes their proposal. Learn more about the program's priorities and contact Cherie LeBlanc Fischer (cherielfisher@fs.fed.us) with questions.