F26AS00085 Aquatic Invasive Species Interjurisdictional Grants to the Great Lakes States and Tribes - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
This grant funds Great Lakes states and tribes for projects preventing and managing aquatic invasive species, prioritizing both ongoing and new efforts under regional management plans.
Funder: Fish and Wildlife Service
Due Dates: August 18, 2026 (Pre-proposal) | December 31, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: $923,809 | Typical award: $20,000–$923,809 (expected ~6 awards, up to award ceiling, 2 years)
Summary: Supports interjurisdictional projects by Great Lakes states and tribes to prevent, detect, and manage aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes Basin.
Key Information: Pre-proposals are required and must be submitted by the pre-proposal deadline; only one application per state or tribal agency (or their designee) is permitted.
Description
This funding opportunity, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), supports interjurisdictional projects that address aquatic invasive species (AIS) management across state and tribal boundaries within the Great Lakes Basin. The program aims to fund action-oriented projects focusing on pathway intervention, detection activities, and active prevention of AIS. Projects must align with regional priorities established by the Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species and demonstrate significant collaborative support among Great Lakes states and tribes.
Two categories of projects are eligible:
- Sustaining Projects: Continuation of previously funded interjurisdictional work deemed a regional priority.
- New Projects: Previously unfunded initiatives with the potential to improve regional AIS management and prevention.
Proposed work must occur within or near the Great Lakes Basin and contribute substantially to AIS prevention or control in the region.
