OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesF26AS00107

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

Fish and Wildlife ServiceCloses Oct 24, 2026(11 days left)$50,000 – $600,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal program for projects that prevent, monitor, or control quagga and zebra mussels in Western U.S. waters, run by the Fish and Wildlife Service. Any legal entity can apply, but your project must be in one of the 20 listed Western states and must directly address invasive mussels. If your business has nothing to do with aquatic invasive species, watercraft, or Western waters, do not bother applying.

Best for
Nonprofits and government agencies running invasive mussel prevention, monitoring, or control projects in Western states, Businesses providing equipment, boats, or technical services for aquatic invasive species work, Tribes and universities doing mussel detection or rapid response research and fieldwork
Not for
Businesses outside the listed Western states or with no connection to aquatic invasive species work, Retail, finance, or real estate companies with no conservation or watercraft angle, Projects seeking land acquisition funding
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationCurrently accepting applications
72
Good Match
Transportation & LogisticsMatches your industry (transport)
67
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
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Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
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Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
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Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
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Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech
54
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
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ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Planning, Technical assistance, Operating support, Equipment
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Individuals, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
$50,000 – $600,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
October 24, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $50,000 to $600,000. The program has $1,950,000 total and expects to make about 10 awards.
Who can apply for this grant?
All legal entities can apply, including small businesses, for-profit companies, nonprofits, individuals, governments, tribes, and higher education institutions. The project must focus on Western waters in the listed states (ND, SD, NE, KS, OK, TX, MT, WY, CO, NM, ID, UT, AZ, AK, WA, OR, NV, HI, CA).
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
Yes. Individuals and all legal entities are eligible, so a sole proprietor or single-member LLC can apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits are among the eligible applicant types.

Summary

All legal entities (businesses, nonprofits, governments, tribes, universities, individuals) may apply. Funds projects implementing the Quagga/Zebra Mussel Action Plan in Western U.S. waters: prevention, monitoring, early detection, rapid response, containment and control of invasive mussels. Land acquisition not fundable. Projects must be in listed Western states.

About this grant

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.

Who can apply

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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Environment
  • Conservation
  • Invasive species

Program contact

Fish and Wildlife Servicebarak_shemai@fws.gov22041-3803

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