International Programs & Trade, Invasive Species Program Funding Opportunity
Limited submission
This grant funds projects that use existing research to create practical solutions and policies preventing new invasive species from threatening U.S. agriculture.
Funder: Forest Service
Due Dates: September 30, 2026: Application Due Date
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 per award (up to 3 awards); total program funding up to $500,000; typical duration 2–3 years (max 5 years).
Summary: Supports projects translating invasive species science into actionable strategies to prevent and detect new invasives threatening U.S. agriculture and ecosystems.
Key Information: 20% non-federal cost share required; only one application per organization; international applicants eligible (with restrictions).
Description
The Forest Service International Programs & Trade Invasive Species Program aims to fund projects that bridge the gap between research and action in invasive species prevention and detection. The program encourages proposals that leverage existing scientific knowledge about invasive species risks and pathways to produce tangible improvements in regulatory frameworks, policies, and operational practices. Projects should ultimately help protect American agriculture, forests, and grasslands from new or emerging invasive species, with a strong emphasis on international collaboration and knowledge exchange.
