FY2026 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States
Open. Closes October 24, 2026, 2 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Fish and Wildlife Service, opportunity number F26AS00107.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | F26AS00107 |
| Assistance listing | 15.608 |
| Funding instrument | Grant, Other |
| Category | Environment |
| Posted | August 25, 2026 |
| Closes | October 24, 2026 From the notice: Notice of Funding Opportunity will be open for 60 days. Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM., ET, on the listed application due date. DO NOT submit applications through GRANTS.GOV. Applications will only be accepted and considered through grantsolutions.gov. |
| Award range | $50,000 to $600,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 10 |
| Total program funding | $1,950,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Unrestricted (any type of organization, subject to the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: All legal entities are eligible to apply. While all legal entities are eligible to apply, project must be focused on Western waters (ND, SD, NE, KS, OK, TX, MT, WY, CO, NM, ID, UT, AZ, AK, WA, OR, NV, HI, CA).Program will not fund land acquisition.All projects will be reviewed using the described Merit Review Criteria. Please review these criteria to ensure proposals are appropriate for this announcement. |
| 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
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 funding opportunity will fund projects 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…
Official notice and documents
- Foa_Content_of_F26AS00107 v8.pdf (Full Announcement)
- REVISED Foa_Content_of_F26AS00107 (1).pdf (Revised Full Announcement)
- MBI_2023_Counihan_etal_correctedproof.pdf (Other Supporting Documents)
- QZAP 2.0 Final.pdf (Other Supporting Documents)
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