OpenFederal grantF26AS00083

F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

Fish and Wildlife ServiceCloses Dec 31, 2026(79 days left)$100,000 – $600,000

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This is a federal program for the eight Great Lakes states to carry out their approved Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans, funded through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Only the primary state natural resource agency in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Wisconsin, or an entity that agency designates, may apply. Small businesses and other for-profit companies should not bother applying; they are not eligible in any form.

Best for
The primary state natural resource agency in one of the eight Great Lakes states, An entity formally designated by that state agency to apply on its behalf, State agencies implementing an approved Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan
Not for
Small businesses and any for-profit company, Nonprofits, tribes, and universities acting on their own behalf, Organizations outside the eight Great Lakes states
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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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: 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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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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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
Who can apply
State and local governments
Award range
$100,000 – $600,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026-12-31.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $100,000 to $600,000. The program expects to make about 8 awards from a total of $3,685,238.
Who can apply for this grant?
Only the primary state natural resource agency in each Great Lakes state (IL, IN, MI, MN, NY, OH, PA, WI), or an entity of any type that agency designates to apply on its behalf, may apply. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, may not apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, are not eligible. Only a Great Lakes state's primary natural resource agency or its designated entity can apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Not on its own. The program accepts only the primary state natural resource agency in each Great Lakes state or an entity that agency designates to apply on its behalf. A nonprofit could apply only if formally designated by the state agency.

Summary

Grants to Great Lakes states (or their designee) to implement state-approved Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Only the primary state natural resource agency in each Great Lakes state, or an entity it designates, may apply; funds support AIS prevention and control activities.

About this grant

Using appropriations to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) anticipates providing grants to support implementation of Great Lakes State Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans (State AIS Plans). State AIS Plans have been transmitted by state governors and then approved by the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force. All state grants will be awarded based on a competitive process for which only Great Lakes states or their designee are eligible.

Who can apply

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

We are seeking one application from a primary state natural resource agency in each of the Great Lakes states. However, that agency may designate an entity (of any type) to apply for the award on their behalf.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Environment
  • Conservation
  • Water resources

Program contact

Fish and Wildlife Servicenathan_evans@fws.gov22041-3803

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