International Programs & Trade, Invasive Species Program Funding Opportunity
This open federal grant from Chris Soriano Regional Operations Manager supports environment-focused work and is available to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Sep 30, 2026. It provides awards up to $250K.
Open the official Grants.gov listingOpportunity description
Through this NOFO, IPT’s Invasive Species program aims to support projects that advance tangible improvements in invasive species prevention by utilizing existing research knowledge on invasive species risks and pathways to produce actionable outcomes that protect American agriculture from invasive species. For example, past and current research has built important pre-invasion knowledge of problematic pests, such as through horizon scanning and monitoring ex-patria sentinel trees. We invite proposals that build upon and directly link this type of invasive species scientific knowledge to make improvements in regulatory frameworks, policies, and actions that will decrease new arrivals and establishment of invasive pests. Projects should bridge the gap between current research knowledge and concrete actions that will improve how the U.S. prevents the introduction and establishment of new invasive species.
Who can apply
- County governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- State governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- City or township governments
- Private institutions of higher education
International Organizations: Foreign non-governmental organizations. (Note: International applicants must generally be legally registered and from countries not sanctioned by the U.S. State Department).
Funding
Agency contact
Chris Soriano Regional Operations Manager
Beth Lebow Assistant Director for Migratory and Invasive Species Phone 202-660-8797
elizabeth.lebow@usda.govReady to apply?
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