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F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - 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
$100,000 to $600,000About 8 awards
Matching funds
Not required
Fit for small groups
Better for larger organizations

In plain language

This grant helps Great Lakes states and their partners fight aquatic invasive species. It pays for projects that follow state plans to protect the Great Lakes environment. The money can be used for management and control efforts.

The money can pay for

  • Controlling invasive species
  • Implementing state management plans
  • Protecting the Great Lakes environment
  • Supporting invasive species management

Who can apply

A primary state natural resource agency in a Great Lakes state, or an entity designated by that agency, can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Better for larger organizations. This grant is meant for state agencies or their designated partners, not for small community nonprofits.

Before you apply

  • 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 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.

Opportunity number
F26AS00083
Posted
June 10, 2026
Total funding
$3.7 million
Eligible applicants
Others (see eligibility details)
Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Eligibility details
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.
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.