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F26AS00085 Aquatic Invasive Species Interjurisdictional Grants to the Great Lakes States and Tribes - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

Fish and Wildlife Service

Here's an active agriculture & rural funding opportunity from Fish and Wildlife Service, open to eligible applicants, with applications due Dec 31, 2026. It provides awards up to $20K–$924K.

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Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Award amount
Up to $20K–$924K
Expected awards
6
Posted
May 20, 2026
Opportunity number
F26AS00085
CFDA
15.662

Opportunity description

Using appropriations to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) anticipates providing grants to support implementation of interjurisdictional projects that cut across state and tribal Great Lakes Interstate Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans (AIS Plans). Grants will be awarded based on a competitive process for which only Great Lakes states and tribes (or their designee) are eligible. Funding will be prioritized towards target action-oriented projects that support Great Lakes Panel regional priorities and focus on pathway intervention, detection activities, and active prevention. Two categories of projects will be considered for funding: Sustaining Projects and New Projects. Sustaining Projects are projects that continue previously funded interjurisdictional work and are deemed a priority for continued regional AIS management and prevention support. New Projects are previously unfunded work with the potential to improve regional AIS management and prevention.

Who can apply

  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
  • Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

We are seeking one application from a state and tribal natural resource agency in the Great Lakes Basin. However, that agency may designate an entity (of any type) to apply for the award on their behalf.

Funding

Award floor
$20K
Award ceiling
$924K

Agency contact

Fish and Wildlife Service

Nathan Evans Nathan Evans nathan_evans@fws.gov

nathan_evans@fws.gov

Next steps to apply

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