OpenFederal grantF26AS00104

F26AS00104 State ANS Management Plan 2026

Fish and Wildlife ServiceCloses Dec 16, 2026(64 days left)$5,000 – $150,000

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This is a federal program for state agencies, territories, and tribes that already have an ANSTF-approved Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan, funding work to prevent and control aquatic invasive species. Awards run $5,000 to $150,000 with a mandatory 25% cost share. For-profit businesses and nonprofits cannot apply; if you are not the specific state entity named for an approved plan, do not bother.

Best for
State agencies with an ANSTF-approved Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan, Territories with an approved plan, Indian tribes participating in an interstate organization with a state or territory, The specific state entities named in the eligibility list (fish and wildlife, environmental quality, and natural资源s)
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, including small businesses and sole proprietorships, Nonprofit organizations, Anyone without an ANSTF-approved Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan
Estimated fit by industry, best first
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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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, Implementation, Prevention, Control, Eradication, Monitoring, Education outreach, Operating support
Who can apply
State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations
Award range
$5,000 – $150,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
December 16, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $5,000 to $150,000. The program expects about 47 awards from a total of $4,084,000, and a 25% cost share of total project costs is required.
Who can apply for this grant?
Only States, Territories, or Indian tribes involved with States/Territories in an interstate organization that have an ANSTF-approved Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan may apply. Each approved plan has one designated state entity that applies, such as a state fish and wildlife or environmental agency.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, may not apply. Only state and territorial governments and tribes with approved plans are eligible.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. This program does not accept nonprofit applicants. Eligibility is limited to state and territorial governments and tribes with an approved plan.

Summary

Only States, Territories, or Indian tribes (in interstate organizations with States/Territories) with an ANSTF-approved Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan may apply. Funds implement those plans to prevent, reduce, or eliminate aquatic invasive species. 25% cost share required; 5% admin cost cap.

About this grant

This Notice of Funding Opportunity requests pre-proposals, and then later full applications, for the implementation of State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plans (SIANSMP) that have been approved by the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force (ANSTF) as per Section 4724 (b)(3)(a) of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 as amended (16 U.S.C. 4701-4741). These plans identify activities needed to prevent introductions and spread, and eliminate or reduce the risks associated with, aquatic nuisance species, as part of the broader objective of moving towards a nationally coordinated aquatic invasive species program.The grant process includes a pre-proposal review that occurs outside GrantSolutions. After receiving approval of pre-proposals, eligible applicants can complete the full application process within GrantSolutions. The grant program includes a 25% cost-share (of total project costs) and a 5% limit on administrative costs.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Eligible applicants are ONLY the States, Territories, or Indian tribes involved together with States and/or Territories in an interstate organization, that have an approved ANS Management Plan. For eligibility questions, please contact the appropriate Service Regional AIS Coordinator. Unless the hosting entity of one of the 47 approved plans has an unforeseen change, the currently eligible applicants are:Approved State or Interstate PlanState Entity That Applies for FundingAlabamaAL Dept. of Conservation and Natural ResourcesAlaskaAK Department of Fish and GameArizonaAZ Game and Fish DepartmentArkansasAR Game and Fish CommissionCaliforniaCA Department of Fish and GameColoradoCO Parks and WildlifeConnecticutCT State Department of Environmental ProtectionDelawareDE Dept. of Natural Resources and Environmental ControlGeorgiaGA Department of Natural ResourcesHawaiiHI Department of Land and Natural ResourcesIdahoID Department of AgricultureIllinoisIL Department of Natural ResourcesIndianaIN Department of Natural ResourcesIowaIA Department of Natural ResourcesKansasKS Department of Wildlife & ParksKentuckyKY Department of Fish and Wildlife ResourcesLake Champlain BasinVT Department of Environmental ConservationLake Tahoe RegionNV Department of WildlifeLouisianaLA Department of Wildlife and FisheriesMaineME Department of Environmental ProtectionMarylandMD Department of Natural ResourcesMassachusettsMA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation, Lakes and Ponds ProgramMichiganMI Department of Environmental QualityMinnesotaMN Department of Natural ResourcesMississippiMS Department of Environmental QualityMissouriMO Department of ConservationMontanaMT Fish, Wildlife, and ParksNebraskaNE Game and Parks CommissionNew JerseyNJ Department of Environmental ProtectionNevadaNV Department of WildlifeNew MexicoNM Department of Game and FishNew YorkNY DEC via The State University of New YorkOhioOH Department of Natural ResourcesOklahomaOK Department of Wildlife ConservationOregonOR Center for Lakes and ReservoirsPennsylvaniaPA Fish and Boat CommissionRhode IslandRI Department of Environmental ManagementSouth CarolinaSC Department of Natural ResourcesSouth DakotaSD Department of Game, Fish, and ParksSt. Croix National Scenic RiverwayMN Department of Natural Resources, or WI Department of Natural ResourcesTennesseeTN Wildlife Resources AgencyTexasTX Parks and Wildlife DepartmentUtahUT Department of Natural ResourcesVirginiaVA Department of Conservation and RecreationWashingtonWA Department of Fish and WildlifeWisconsinWI Department of Natural ResourcesWyomingWY Game and Fish Department

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Environment
  • Conservation
  • Invasive species
  • Wildlife
  • Water resources

Program contact

Fish and Wildlife Servicedon_maclean@fws.gov22041-3803

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