F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Open. Closes December 31, 2026, 70 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Fish and Wildlife Service, opportunity number F26AS00083.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | F26AS00083 |
| Assistance listing | 15.662 |
| Funding instrument | Cooperative Agreement, Grant |
| Category | Natural Resources |
| Posted | June 10, 2026 |
| Closes | December 31, 2026 From the notice: 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… |
| Award range | $100,000 to $600,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 8 |
| Total program funding | $3,685,238 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Others (see the notice's eligibility text) Unrestricted (any type of organization, subject to the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: 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. |
| Where to apply | The notice text mentions GrantSolutions. Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
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.
Official notice and documents
- F26AS00083 NOFO.pdf (Full Announcement)
- Intra-Service Sec 7 Consultation.docx (Other Supporting Documents)
- NEPA Checklist 3-2185.pdf (Other Supporting Documents)
- NHPA Section 106 Form.pdf (Other Supporting Documents)
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