F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
This grant funds Great Lakes states to implement approved aquatic invasive species management plans through a competitive process under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Funder: Fish and Wildlife Service
Due Dates: August 9, 2026 (Pre-proposal) | December 31, 2026 (Final application)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding up to $3,685,238; typical awards $100,000–$600,000 for up to 2 years; ~8 awards expected
Summary: Supports implementation of Great Lakes State Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans to prevent, detect, and control aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes Basin.
Description
This opportunity funds the implementation of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Management Plans in Great Lakes states, using appropriations from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). The program aims to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species, improve early detection and rapid response efforts, and enhance long-term sustainability of the Great Lakes ecosystem. Projects may include outreach, monitoring, enforcement, and direct control activities, and must demonstrate significant benefit to the Great Lakes Basin.
