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F26AS00084 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes Tribes - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior

Deadline
December 31, 2026All pre-proposals (including Project Narrative, Budget Narrative) must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern…
Award size
$20,000 to $100,000About 3 awards
Matching funds
Not required
Fit for small groups
Possible fit

In plain language

This grant helps Great Lakes tribes or their partners fight invasive species in water. It pays for plans and projects to stop harmful plants and animals from spreading in the Great Lakes.

The money can pay for

  • Developing or updating aquatic invasive species management plans
  • Implementing plans to stop invasive species
  • Working with partners to control invasive species
  • Training or education about invasive species

Who can apply

Tribal natural resource agencies or organizations in the Great Lakes Basin, or other entities designated by a tribe can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Possible fit. This grant is for tribes or their partners, which may not include most small community nonprofits, but some could apply if they are working with a tribe.

Before you apply

  • Applications must be submitted via email to a specific address
  • Full proposals are due 60 days after being notified of funding
  • If combining with another grant, deadlines are extended
  • Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

This summary was written by GrantGather with AI, based on the official listing. It can contain mistakes. Check the official listing on Grants.gov before you apply.

From the official listing

Using appropriations to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) anticipates providing grants to support development and/or implementation of Great Lakes Tribal Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans (Tribal AIS Plans). Therefore, a Tribal AIS Plan must be in place that supports the proposed work, or development of such a plan must be a part of the proposed work. All tribal grants will be awarded based on a competitive process for which only Great Lakes tribes or their designee are eligible.

Opportunity number
F26AS00084
Posted
May 7, 2026
Total funding
$300,000
Eligible applicants
Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Others (see eligibility details)
Eligibility details
We are seeking applications from tribal natural resource agencies/organizations in the Great Lakes Basin. However, a tribal agency may designate an entity (of any type) to apply for the award on their behalf.
Assistance listing
15.662 Great Lakes Restoration
Agency contact
Fish and Wildlife Service
nathan_evans@fws.gov
22041-3803
Open the official listing on Grants.gov

Nonprofits are eligible here through the “Others” category. Read the eligibility details carefully.