F26AS00085 Aquatic Invasive Species Interjurisdictional Grants to the Great Lakes States and Tribes - 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 F26AS00085.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | F26AS00085 |
| Assistance listing | 15.662 |
| Funding instrument | Cooperative Agreement, Grant |
| Category | Natural Resources |
| Posted | May 20, 2026 |
| Closes | December 31, 2026 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 interjurisdictional projects that cut across state and tribal Great Lakes Interstate Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans (AIS Plans). Grants will be awarded based on a competitive process for which only Great Lakes states… |
| Award range | $20,000 to $923,809 |
| Expected number of awards | 6 |
| Total program funding | $923,809 |
| 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 state and tribal natural resource agency in the Great Lakes Basin. However, that agency may designate an entity (of any type) to apply for the award on their behalf. |
| Where to apply | 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 interjurisdictional projects that cut across state and tribal Great Lakes Interstate Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans (AIS Plans). Grants will be awarded based on a competitive process for which only Great Lakes states and tribes (or their designee) are eligible. Funding will be prioritized towards target action-oriented projects that support Great Lakes Panel regional priorities and focus on pathway intervention,…
Official notice and documents
- Foa_Content_of_F26AS00085.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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