F25AS00039 Rapid Response Fund for Aquatic Invasive Species FY2025

this scope, including species identification, risk evaluation, or public outreach are not eligible for funding from this award. Projects to plan a response to a species that has not yet been detected in the area of concern are also not eligible. Funds cannot be used for long-term management, monitoring, or remediation.This award is open to Federal or state agencies, U.S. territory agencies, interstate organizations or Federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments or Native American Organizations. Non-federal applicants are strongly encouraged to apply though GrantSolutions, however, applications will also be accepted through Grants.gov. Federal applicants should submit their complete applications and applicable supplemental material to the Rapid Response Coordinator at “anstaskforce@fws.gov" by the closing date for applications. (See SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES for further instruction).This Notice of Funding Opportunity will remain open until September 30, 2025, or until the Rapid Response Fund is depleted. Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis and be evaluated on a quarterly basis:Proposals submitted from November 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024, will be evaluated with an anticipated award date of February 15, 2025.Proposals submitted from January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025, will be evaluated with an anticipated award date of May 15, 2025.Proposals submitted from April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025, will be evaluated with an anticipated award date of August 15, 2025.Proposals submitted from July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025, will be evaluated with an anticipated award date of October 15, 2025.