F21AS00306: Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2021 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (F26AS00083). Status: Closes December 31, 2026 (54 days left). It is in our archive of Fish and Wildlife Service notices from 2021.
Fish and Wildlife Service offered grants of up to $800,000 (at least $100,000) to any type of organization. It expected to make $4.5 million in total. Applications closed on December 31, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 17, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$800,000
- Award floor$100,000
- Total funding$4.5 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F22AS00181 | February 3, 2022 | Closed December 31, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 26, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 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"
We are seeking one application from a primary state natural resource agency in each of the Great Lakes states. However, that agency may designate an entity (of any type) to apply for the award on their behalf.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Great Lakes Restoration awards averaged $946,730; this notice allows up to $800,000 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
Using appropriations to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) anticipates providing grants to support implementation of Great Lakes State Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans (State AIS Plans). State AIS Plans have been transmitted by state governors and then approved by the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force. All state grants will be awarded based on a competitive process for which only Great Lakes states are eligible. Funding is provided to support implementation of State AIS Plans which helps states in preventing introduction and spread of AIS on state and surrounding lands. State environmental agencies develop the science-based plans and approaches to make sound decisions to prevent the introduction and spread of AIS and adapt to changes in state waters over time.
Who has won Great Lakes Restoration grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Great Lakes Restoration (15.662) awarded $155 million across 164 grant awards, an average of $946,730 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | District of Columbia | 6 | $55.1 million |
| Department of Natural Resources Illinois | Illinois | 10 | $45.3 million |
| Natural Resources, Ohio Department of, Division of Wildlife | Ohio | 9 | $9.3 million |
| Ducks Unlimited, Inc. | Michigan | 3 | $5.9 million |
| Department of Natural Resources | Michigan | 14 | $4.8 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, F26AS00083, 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 F21AS00306 still open?
No. It closed on December 31, 2021. A newer notice is open: F26AS00083, closes December 31, 2026 (54 days left).
Who can apply for Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2021 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative?
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 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2021 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative?
Closed December 31, 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 $800,000 each. About $4.5 million in total.
Who has won Great Lakes Restoration grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Department of Natural Resources Illinois, Natural Resources, Ohio Department of, Division of Wildlife. The program made 164 awards worth $155 million in that time.
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