Opportunity Information: Apply for F20AS00045
The Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F20AS00045) is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). It uses funding appropriated through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) to help Great Lakes states carry out the actions laid out in their state Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Management Plans. These State AIS Plans are not informal documents; they are plans that have been transmitted by the governors of each state and then reviewed and approved by the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force, which sets a clear baseline for what types of projects the program expects to support.
The main purpose of the funding is implementation. In practical terms, the grants are meant to move state AIS plans from planning into on-the-ground work that prevents, detects, controls, or otherwise addresses aquatic invasive species affecting the Great Lakes ecosystem. The program sits within the Environment and Natural Resources funding activity area and is associated with CFDA number 15.662, reflecting its conservation and natural resource management focus.
Eligibility is limited to state governments in the Great Lakes region, and the program is explicitly competitive even within that narrow pool. In other words, only Great Lakes states can apply, but funding is not automatic; states must submit applications that compete against one another based on the program criteria and available GLRI funding. USFWS anticipated making about 8 awards under this announcement, indicating a limited number of funded projects relative to potential needs across the basin.
In terms of funding size, the listed maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $800,000. While the notice does not state a minimum award amount in the provided details, the ceiling gives applicants a sense of the upper bound and suggests projects may be substantial enough to support statewide or multi-partner implementation efforts consistent with the approved AIS plans.
The posting dates and deadline define a specific application window. The opportunity was created on January 16, 2020, with applications accepted from January 16, 2020 through March 16, 2020. Completed applications had to be received by 11:59 pm Central Standard Time on March 16, 2020. The funding instrument type is a grant, meaning recipients would receive financial assistance to carry out public-purpose activities aligned with the program goals rather than a procurement contract for goods or services.
Overall, this opportunity is a targeted GLRI-funded mechanism for Great Lakes states to competitively secure federal support to implement already-approved AIS management strategies, reinforcing coordinated, state-led action to reduce the ecological and economic harm caused by aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes region.Apply for F20AS00045
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.662.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 16, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 16, 2020 January 16, 2020 through March 16, 2020. All applications must be received no later than 1159 pm Central Standard Time March 16, 2020.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States opportunity?
This is a discretionary, competitive grant program offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to support state-led work on aquatic invasive species (AIS) in the Great Lakes region.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F20AS00045.
Which federal agency administers this grant?
The program is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the source of funding for these grants?
Funding is appropriated through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI).
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The primary purpose is implementation of actions in state Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Management Plans, with emphasis on moving from planning to on-the-ground work that prevents, detects, controls, or otherwise addresses AIS impacting the Great Lakes ecosystem.
What kinds of activities does this program aim to support?
Based on the stated purpose, the grants are intended to support implementation activities aligned with approved State AIS Management Plans, including work related to prevention, detection, control, or other actions to address aquatic invasive species affecting the Great Lakes.
What are State AIS Management Plans, and why do they matter for this funding?
The State AIS Management Plans referenced here are plans transmitted by each state governor and reviewed and approved by the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force. Because the funding is meant to help states carry out actions in these approved plans, they form the baseline for the types of projects the program expects to support.
Is this funding intended for planning, or for implementation?
The opportunity emphasizes implementation, meaning it is designed to fund on-the-ground work that carries out already-approved AIS management strategies rather than creating informal or preliminary plans.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments in the Great Lakes region.
Is the program competitive?
Yes. Even though only Great Lakes states are eligible, the opportunity is explicitly competitive, and funding is not automatic.
How many awards were anticipated under this announcement?
USFWS anticipated making about 8 awards under this announcement.
What is the maximum award amount?
The listed award ceiling (maximum award amount) is $800,000.
Is there a minimum award amount stated?
No minimum award amount is stated in the provided details.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What does it mean that the instrument type is a grant (not a contract)?
It means recipients would receive federal financial assistance to carry out public-purpose activities aligned with program goals, rather than entering a procurement contract for goods or services.
What funding activity area is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity sits within the Environment and Natural Resources funding activity area.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 15.662.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on January 16, 2020.
What were the application open and close dates?
Applications were accepted from January 16, 2020 through March 16, 2020.
What was the application deadline time zone and cutoff time?
Completed applications had to be received by 11:59 pm Central Standard Time (CST) on March 16, 2020.
What geographic area does this opportunity target?
The opportunity targets the Great Lakes region and is intended to support Great Lakes states in addressing aquatic invasive species affecting the Great Lakes ecosystem.
How does this grant program connect to broader Great Lakes restoration efforts?
It uses GLRI funding as a mechanism for Great Lakes states to implement already-approved AIS management actions, reinforcing coordinated, state-led work to reduce ecological and economic harm caused by aquatic invasive species.
What sets the baseline for project expectations under this opportunity?
The approved State AIS Management Plans (transmitted by governors and approved by the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force) establish a clear baseline for the types of actions and projects the program expects to fund.
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