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F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

Fish and Wildlife Service · F26AS00083

131 days left

Award Range

$100K – $600K

Total Program Funding

$3.7M

Expected Awards

Deadline

December 31, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

FWS Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species grants fund 8 awards (up to $600K each) for AIS control in the Great Lakes basin.

Who Should Apply

State agencies, tribes, and organizations in Great Lakes region with AIS expertise.

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations outside Great Lakes, marine AIS programs.

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Must address AIS in Great Lakes
•8 awards up to $600K
•No cost-sharing required

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Propose specific: Asian carp barriers, early detection, ballast water management, or boat inspection campaigns.

Competitiveness: Moderate — 8 awards for Great Lakes AIS organizations.

What This Grant Funds

Using appropriations to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) anticipates providing grants to support implementation of Great Lakes State Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans (State AIS Plans). State AIS Plans have been transmitted by state governors and then approved by the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force. All state grants will be awarded based on a competitive process for which only Great Lakes states or their designee are eligible.

Attachments

PDF

F26AS00083 NOFO.pdf

F26AS00083_NOFO.pdf

PDF

Intra-Service Sec 7 Consultation.docx

Intra-Service_Sec_7_Consultation.docx

PDF

NEPA Checklist 3-2185.pdf

NEPA_Checklist_3-2185.pdf

PDF

NHPA Section 106 Form.pdf

NHPA_Section_106_Form.pdf

Who Can Apply

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

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)Unrestricted (open to all)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $100K
Maximum Award: $600K
Total Program Funding: $3.7M
Expected Number of Awards: 8
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement, grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 10, 2026

Application Deadline: December 31, 2026 (131 days remaining)

All pre-proposals (including Project Narrative, Budget Narrative) must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time 60 days after this NOFO is posted to grants.gov.All pre-proposals will be submitted via email to: fws3_fisheries_grants@fws.gov.Pre-proposals will be ranked to determine funding levels for each at which time applicants will be notified via email of approved funding amounts.Full proposals are due within 60 days of email notification of funding level (by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time). If grant request will be combined with Interjurisdictional AIS Grant (solicited under separate NOFO), then full proposal will be due 60 days after notice of both Interjurisdictional AIS Grant opportunity funding level and this NOFO funding level. Applicants must submit full proposal applications, for the approved funding amounts, via GrantSolutions.

Agency Contact

Nathan Evans nathan_evans@fws.gov

nathan_evans@fws.gov

Ready to apply?

View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov

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