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FY2026 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States

Fish and Wildlife Service

Here's an active environment funding opportunity from Fish and Wildlife Service, open to eligible applicants, with applications due Oct 24, 2026. It provides awards up to $50K–$600K.

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Deadline
Oct 24, 2026
Award amount
Up to $50K–$600K
Expected awards
10
Posted
Aug 25, 2026
Opportunity number
F26AS00107
CFDA
15.608

Opportunity description

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH GRANTS.GOV. Grant applications will only be accepted through grantsolutions.gov.Quagga and Zebra Mussels are aquatic invasive species that are rapidly expanding their range in the Western United States. Popular recreational reservoirs on or connected to the lower Colorado River are one major source of invasive mussels, which are easily transported via trailered watercraft to areas that have not yet been invaded. This Request For Proposals (RFP) will fund proposals in the listed principal areas towards the fulfillment of the top priorities in the Quagga/Zebra Mussel Action Plan for Western U.S. Waters (QZAP 2.0) and will be limited to states within the boundaries of the Western Regional Panel within the United States, not including Canada and Mexico.

Who can apply

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

All legal entities are eligible to apply. The program will not fund land acquisition.All projects will be reviewed using the described Merit Review Criteria. Please review the criteria to insure proposals are appropriate for this announcement.

Funding

Award floor
$50K
Award ceiling
$600K

Agency contact

Fish and Wildlife Service

Barak Shemai barak_shemai@fws.gov

barak_shemai@fws.gov

How to apply

This award is administered through the federal Grants.gov system. Review the complete instructions and verify the deadline on the official page before starting your submission.

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