FY2026 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States
This grant funds projects in Western U.S. states to implement top priorities of the Quagga/Zebra Mussel Action Plan, targeting invasive mussel prevention and control in regional waters.
Funder: Fish and Wildlife Service
Due Dates: October 24, 2026
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$600,000 per award; total program funding $1,950,000; up to 18 months/project
Summary: Supports projects to prevent, contain, and manage quagga and zebra mussels in Western U.S. waters under the Quagga/Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP 2.0).
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via GrantSolutions.gov, not Grants.gov.
Description
This funding opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service supports projects that advance the prevention, containment, and management of invasive quagga and zebra mussels in the Western United States. The program is aligned with the Quagga/Zebra Mussel Action Plan for Western U.S. Waters (QZAP 2.0), focusing on high-priority actions to limit the spread and impact of these aquatic invasive species. The grant aims to protect western ecosystems, enhance early detection and rapid response capabilities, promote effective outreach and education, and support research that informs management strategies.
Projects must address at least one of the 2026 program priorities and correspond to an action item in QZAP 2.0. Eligible activities include prevention programs at high-risk control points, containment efforts, compliance with relevant laws, outreach initiatives, capacity building for detection and response, and research (including social science and non-target impacts).
