USDA-FS-IPT-INVASIVE-SPECIES-2026: International Programs & Trade, Invasive Species Program Funding Opportunity
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Forest Service notices from 2026.
Forest Service offered grants of up to $250,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 3 awards worth $500,000 in total. Applications closed on September 30, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 31, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$250,000
- Total funding$500,000
- Expected awards3
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | August 3, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 30, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 11 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
International Organizations: Foreign non-governmental organizations. (Note: International applicants must generally be legally registered and from countries not sanctioned by the U.S. State Department).
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past International Forestry Programs awards averaged $226,503; this notice allows up to $250,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (40% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
Through this NOFO, IPT’s Invasive Species program aims to support projects that advance tangible improvements in invasive species prevention by utilizing existing research knowledge on invasive species risks and pathways to produce actionable outcomes that protect American agriculture from invasive species. For example, past and current research has built important pre-invasion knowledge of problematic pests, such as through horizon scanning and monitoring ex-patria sentinel trees. We invite proposals that build upon and directly link this type of invasive species scientific knowledge to make improvements in regulatory frameworks, policies, and actions that will decrease new arrivals and establishment of invasive pests. Projects should bridge the gap between current research knowledge and concrete actions that will improve how the U.S. prevents the introduction and establishment of new invasive species.
Who has won International Forestry Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, International Forestry Programs (10.684) awarded $106 million across 466 grant awards, an average of $226,503 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service International Foundation | District of Columbia | 11 | $7.8 million |
| Monarch Joint Venture | Minnesota | 5 | $7.4 million |
| Profonanpe | 2 | $4.9 million | |
| World Resources Institute | District of Columbia | 2 | $2.8 million |
| Colorado State University | Colorado | 5 | $2.5 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is USDA-FS-IPT-INVASIVE-SPECIES-2026 still open?
No. It closed on September 30, 2026.
Who can apply for International Programs & Trade, Invasive Species Program Funding Opportunity?
Forest Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for International Programs & Trade, Invasive Species Program Funding Opportunity?
Closed September 30, 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 $250,000 each. About $500,000 in total across about 3 awards.
Who has won International Forestry Programs grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Forest Service International Foundation, Monarch Joint Venture, Profonanpe. The program made 466 awards worth $106 million in that time.
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