# FY2026 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/f26as00107-fy2026-implementation-of-the-quagga-and-zebra-mussel/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363714

> Fish and Wildlife Service offered grants of up to $600,000 (at least $50,000) to any type of organization. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $1.9 million in total. Applications closed on October 24, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | F26AS00107 |
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | October 24, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $600,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $1.9 million |
| 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"

All legal entities are eligible to apply. While all legal entities are eligible to apply, project must be focused on Western waters (ND, SD, NE, KS, OK, TX, MT, WY, CO, NM, ID, UT, AZ, AK, WA, OR, NV, HI, CA).Program will not fund land acquisition. All projects will be reviewed using the described Merit Review Criteria. Please review these criteria to ensure proposals are appropriate for this announcement.

## What the grant funds

Quagga and Zebra Mussels are aquatic invasive species that are rapidly expanding their range in the Western United States. Popular recreational reservoirs on or connected to the lower Colorado River are one major source of invasive mussels, which are easily transported via trailered watercraft to areas that have not yet been invaded. This funding opportunity will fund projects in the listed principal areas towards the fulfillment of the top priorities in the Quagga/Zebra Mussel Action Plan for Western U.S. Waters (QZAP 2.0) and will be limited to states within the boundaries of the Western Regional Panel within the United States.

## Questions people ask

### Is F26AS00107 still open?

No. It closed on October 24, 2026.

### Who can apply for FY2026 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. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for FY2026 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States?

Closed October 24, 2026. 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 $1.9 million in total across about 10 awards.

### 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.