§ Federal grant opportunity · F26AS00083

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

    Fish and Wildlife Service is accepting applications for F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The deadline is December 31, 2026 and the published award range is $100K – $600K.

    Key facts

    Funder
    Fish and Wildlife Service
    Application deadline
    December 31, 2026
    Award range
    $100K – $600K
    Eligibility
    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.
    Geography
    United States
    Focus areas
    Environment
    Opportunity number
    F26AS00083

    Program overview

    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.

    How to apply

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Fish and Wildlife Service.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before December 31, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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