F23AS00319 FY2023 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States
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 2023.
Fish and Wildlife Service offered grants of up to $600,000 (at least $50,000) to any type of organization. It expected to make $2.2 million in total. Applications closed on June 20, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 13, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$600,000
- Award floor$50,000
- Total funding$2.2 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | April 11, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 20, 2023 |
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"
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Fish and Aquatic Conservation - Aquatic Invasive Species awards averaged $279,895; this notice allows up to $600,000 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
IMPORTANT: All applications must be submitted through grantsolutions.gov to be considered for award. Applications submitted through grants.gov will not be evaluated.
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 F23AS00319 still open?
No. It closed on June 20, 2023. A newer notice is open: F26AS00104, closes December 16, 2026 (39 days left).
Who can apply for F23AS00319 FY2023 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States?
Fish and Wildlife Service accepted applications from any type of organization.
What is the deadline for F23AS00319 FY2023 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States?
Closed June 20, 2023. 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 $600,000 each. About $2.2 million 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.
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