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F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service

Assistance Listings: 15.662 -- Great Lakes Restoration

Last Updated: June 10, 2026
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.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Other
  • Unrestricted

Additional information

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.

Grantor contact information

Description

Nathan Evans nathan_evans@fws.gov

Email

nathan_evans@fws.gov

nathan_evans@fws.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
F26AS00083_NOFO.pdf
F26AS00083 NOFO.pdf
Jun 10, 2026 03:22 PM UTC
Intra-Service_Sec_7_Consultation.docx
Intra-Service Sec 7 Consultation.docx
Jun 10, 2026 03:22 PM UTC
NEPA_Checklist_3-2185.pdf
NEPA Checklist 3-2185.pdf
Jun 10, 2026 03:22 PM UTC
NHPA_Section_106_Form.pdf
NHPA Section 106 Form.pdf
Jun 10, 2026 03:22 PM UTC

Link to additional information

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Closing: December 31, 2026

All pre-proposals (including Project Narrative, Budget Narrative) must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard...

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$3,685,238

Program Funding

8

Expected awards

$100,000

Award Minimum

$600,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

F26AS00083

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Natural resources

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Posted date:

June 10, 2026

Archive date:

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