F26AS00104 State ANS Management Plan 2026

The Fish and Wildlife Service, under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting applications for the F26AS00104 State ANS Management Plan 2026 funding opportunity. This grant program supports the implementation of State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plans to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species, with a specific focus on zebra and quagga mussels. Eligible applicants are limited to states, territories, or Indian tribes involved in interstate organizations that possess an approved ANS Management Plan. The program has an estimated total funding of 4,084,000 dollars, with approximately 47 awards expected. Individual award amounts are estimated to range from 5,000 to 150,000 dollars. The application process is conducted in two stages, beginning with a pre-proposal due by July 29, 2026, followed by a full application via GrantSolutions due by October 14, 2026. Funding is subject to a 25 percent cost-share of total project costs and a 5 percent limit on administrative costs. Awards are not based on a traditional competitive merit score but are instead determined through compliance screening, budgetary review, project overlap analysis, and a risk assessment of the applicant's financial and operational capabilities. The anticipated period of performance runs from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2028. Recipients must comply with 2 CFR 200 and DOI general terms, including reporting requirements via SF-425 and adherence to domestic material preferences for infrastructure projects.