# Seaplane Invasive Species Risk Analysis

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/f21as00406-seaplane-invasive-species-risk-analysis/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332215

> Fish and Wildlife Service offered grants of up to $140,000 (at least $100,000) to any type of organization. It expected to make $140,000 in total. Applications closed on June 4, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | F21AS00406 |
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 4, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $140,000 |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $140,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.608 |

## Who can apply

- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

They are no restriction on applicant.

## What the grant funds

The ANS Task Force, within its Strategic Plan for 2020-2025 (Objective 2.2 and 2.3), identifies a need to evaluate and prioritize pathways, develop risk management strategies, and encourage implementation of non-regulatory and regulatory measures to prevent the establishment and spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in waters of the United States. While evaluating pathways, the ANS Task Force determined that more information is needed to assess the risk of spreading AIS via the seaplane pathway and develop measures to mitigate this risk. This project will address these objectives. International air travel is a significant pathway for the introduction of nonnative pest species, based on data collected at U.S. Department of Agriculture inspection stations (McCullough, et al., 2006. Biol. Invas. 8: 611–630). However, there has been no conclusive data to quantify the risk of transport of AIS represented by seaplanes. Air travel has historically connected otherwise isolated areas, providing a means to transport species from one location to another. The risk of species movement associated with commercial airplanes and air cargo carriers has been previously evaluated; however, the ANS Task Force Prevention Subcommittee found that information on the potential risks associated with seaplanes is currently lacking. Seaplanes may be a more direct risk to aquatic habitats, as opposed to passenger or cargo aircraft. Preliminary studies of the seaplane transportation pathway in Alaska, have concluded that seaplanes have contributed to the spread of Elodea, an invasive aquatic plant within Alaska. The spread of Elodea could have significant economic impacts on fisheries, businesses, and recreation, if left unchecked. Currently, the significance of the seaplane pathway as a vector for high risk species, such as Dressinid mussels, within the contiguous United States, and between Alaska and the contiguous United States is poorly understood. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), co-chair of the ANS Task Force, requests proposals to build upon previous studies and evaluate the risk of the seaplane pathway as a vector for AIS. This risk analysis should include two components: a risk assessment and identification of risk management actions. The risk assessment is needed to identify and quantify the range of waterbodies that are utilized by seaplanes and what AIS may be transported through this pathway.

## Questions people ask

### Is F21AS00406 still open?

No. It closed on June 4, 2021. A newer notice is open: F26AS00104, closes December 16, 2026 (39 days left).

### Who can apply for Seaplane Invasive Species Risk Analysis?

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 Seaplane Invasive Species Risk Analysis?

Closed June 4, 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 $140,000 each. About $140,000 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.