F21AS00229: Outreach Assessment
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: F26AS00104 State ANS Management Plan 2026 (F26AS00104). Status: Closes December 16, 2026 (39 days left). It is in our archive of Fish and Wildlife Service notices from 2021.
Fish and Wildlife Service offered grants of up to $60,000 to any type of organization. It expected to make $60,000 in total. Applications closed on March 10, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 6, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$60,000
- Total funding$60,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | January 5, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 10, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | December 31, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
The USFWS will not be substantially involved in projects under this funding opportunity. However, the USFWS and ANS Task Force will assist the awardee, as able and appropriate, by providing information that may assist the assessment (e.g., existing outreach materials and logo, lists of partners).
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Fish and Aquatic Conservation - Aquatic Invasive Species awards averaged $279,895; this notice allows up to $60,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (51% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Applications should be submitted electronically using the GrantSolutions system. Applications are due by midnight Eastern Time on February 22, 2020.Download the Application Package linked to this Funding Opportunity on Grants.gov or GrantSolutions.gov to begin the application process. Downloading and saving the Application Package to your computer makes the required government-wide standard forms fillable and printable. Applications should be submitted online through GrantSolutions.gov.
Who has won Fish and Aquatic Conservation - Aquatic Invasive Species grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Fish and Aquatic Conservation - Aquatic Invasive Species (15.608) awarded $272 million across 972 grant awards, an average of $279,895 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Regional Planning Agency | Nevada | 8 | $22.6 million |
| Auburn University | Alabama | 9 | $19.2 million |
| Kentucky Department of Fish & Wil | Kentucky | 6 | $13.5 million |
| Arkansas Game & Fish Commission | Arkansas | 9 | $12.9 million |
| Nez Perce Tribe | Idaho | 10 | $11.6 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, F26AS00104, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is F21AS00229 still open?
No. It closed on March 10, 2021. A newer notice is open: F26AS00104, closes December 16, 2026 (39 days left).
Who can apply for Outreach Assessment?
Fish and Wildlife Service accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Outreach Assessment?
Closed March 10, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $60,000 each. About $60,000 in total.
Who has won Fish and Aquatic Conservation - Aquatic Invasive Species grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Auburn University, Kentucky Department of Fish & Wil. The program made 972 awards worth $272 million in that time.