# F25AS00039 Rapid Response Fund for Aquatic Invasive Species FY2025

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/f25as00039-f25as00039-rapid-response-fund-for-aquatic-invasive-species/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356931

> Fish and Wildlife Service offered grants of up to $960,000 (at least $50,000) to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make $960,000 in total. Applications closed on December 24, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | F25AS00039 |
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | December 24, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $960,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $960,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.608 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Federal and state agencies, U.S. territory agencies, interstate organizations, and Federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments and Native American Organizations authorized by Indian tribal governments may apply for funding.

## What the grant funds

This Notice of Funding Opportunity requests proposals for projects that support efforts to plan a response or deploy response measures to a new detection of a potentially invasive species. Response efforts must target an aquatic invasive species, defined as non-native plants or animals that reside in fresh, wetland, estuarine, or marine waters. A detailed list of “Eligible Activities” can be found in the Program Description subsection, which can be generalized as any activity that supports the planning or response to a confirmed detection of a recent invasion by an aquatic species. Activities outside this scope, including species identification, risk evaluation, or public outreach are not eligible for funding from this award. Projects to plan a response to a species that has not yet been detected in the area of concern are also not eligible. Funds cannot be used for long-term management, monitoring, or remediation. This award is open to Federal or state agencies, U.S. territory agencies, interstate organizations or Federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments or Native American Organizations. Non-federal applicants are strongly encouraged to apply though GrantSolutions, however, applications will also be accepted through Grants.gov. Federal applicants should submit their complete applications and applicable supplemental material to the Rapid Response Coordinator at “anstaskforce@fws.gov" by the closing date for applications. (See SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES for further instruction).This Notice of Funding Opportunity will remain open until September 30, 2025, or until the Rapid Response Fund is depleted. Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis and be evaluated on a quarterly basis:Proposals submitted from November 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024, will be evaluated with an anticipated award date of February 15, 2025.Proposals submitted from January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025, will be evaluated with an anticipated award date of May 15, 2025.Proposals submitted from April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025, will be evaluated with an anticipated award date of August 15, 2025.Proposals submitted from July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025, will be evaluated with an anticipated award date of October 15, 2025.

## Questions people ask

### Is F25AS00039 still open?

No. It closed on December 24, 2024. A newer notice is open: F26AS00104, closes December 16, 2026 (39 days left).

### Who can apply for F25AS00039 Rapid Response Fund for Aquatic Invasive Species FY2025?

Fish and Wildlife Service accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for F25AS00039 Rapid Response Fund for Aquatic Invasive Species FY2025?

Closed December 24, 2024. 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 $960,000 each. About $960,000 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.