Grant opportunity
State Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan Grant Program 2026
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is supporting implementation of approved state and territorial aquatic nuisance species management plans.
- Funder
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Pre-proposals due 29 July; invited applications due 14 October; federal notice closes 16 December 2026
- Pre-proposals due 29 July; invited applications due 14 October; federal notice closes 16 December 2026: Oct 14, 2026
- Award
- USD 4,084,181 total funding; about 47 awards from USD 5,000 to USD 150,000 with a 25 percent non-federal match
- Applicant
- State, territorial and interstate entities responsible for implementing an aquatic nuisance species management plan approved by the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force.
- Discipline
- Environment, Climate and Natural Resources
- Region
- United States and U.S. territories
- Posted
- Jul 29, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The programme helps eligible jurisdictions prevent, monitor and control aquatic invasive species through approved management plans.
Who can apply
Only eligible governmental or interstate entities implementing an approved plan may apply. Applicants must meet the matching requirement and the programme's staged submission process.
What it supports
- Prevention, early detection, monitoring and control of aquatic nuisance species.
- Implementation of approved state or territorial management plans.
- Coordination, outreach and evaluation connected to plan priorities.
Funding and duration
- Approximately USD 4.08 million is available.
- Expected awards range from USD 5,000 to USD 150,000.
- A 25 percent non-federal cost share is required.
Pre-proposals due 29 July; invited applications due 14 October; federal notice closes 16 December 2026
Pre-proposals due 29 July; invited applications due 14 October; federal notice closes 16 December 2026: Oct 14, 2026
How to apply
Submit the required pre-proposal, then follow the official invitation and application instructions for the 14 October full-application date.
Call details
Source-based overview
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service invites eligible jurisdictions to seek funding for work under approved aquatic nuisance species plans. The programme uses a pre-proposal and invited-application process and requires non-federal matching support.
Eligibility
Only eligible governmental or interstate entities implementing an approved plan may apply. Applicants must meet the matching requirement and the programme's staged submission process.
Funding and benefits
Approximately USD 4.08 million is available.
Expected awards range from USD 5,000 to USD 150,000.
A 25 percent non-federal cost share is required.
Themes and supported activities
Prevention, early detection, monitoring and control of aquatic nuisance species.
Implementation of approved state or territorial management plans.
Coordination, outreach and evaluation connected to plan priorities.
Deadline and timeline
Pre-proposals due 29 July; invited applications due 14 October; federal notice closes 16 December 2026: Pre-proposals due 29 July; invited applications due 14 October; federal notice closes 16 December 2026: Oct 14, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Submit the required pre-proposal, then follow the official invitation and application instructions for the 14 October full-application date.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.