# F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/f26as00083-f26as00083-aquatic-invasive-species-grants-to-great-lakes/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362749

> Fish and Wildlife Service is offering grants of up to $600,000 (at least $100,000) to any type of organization. It expects to make about 8 awards worth $3.7 million in total. Applications close on December 31, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | F26AS00083 |
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | December 31, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $600,000 |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected awards | 8 |
| Total funding | $3.7 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.662 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- 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.

## 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 or their designee are eligible.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative?

Fish and Wildlife Service accepts applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative?

Closes December 31, 2026 (61 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $600,000 each. About $3.7 million in total across about 8 awards.