F26AS00104 State ANS Management Plan 2026

The F26AS00104 State ANS Management Plan 2026 solicitation, issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Department of the Interior, invites eligible states and interstate organizations to submit applications for federal grants to implement approved State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plans under the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990. The primary objective is to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species, particularly zebra and quagga mussels, and reduce associated ecological and economic risks through coordinated, science-based actions aligned with previously approved plans. The funding opportunity provides an estimated total of $4,084,000, with an expected 47 awards ranging from $5,000 to $150,000 each. Applicants must meet strict eligibility requirements, including having a plan approved by the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force, and are required to provide a 25% non-federal cost share of total project costs, with administrative expenses capped at 5% of the grant amount in any fiscal year. The application process is structured in two distinct phases: a pre-proposal stage and a full application stage. Pre-proposals, limited to 6–8 pages and submitted outside the GrantSolutions system by July 29, 2026, must contain a program narrative linking proposed activities to the approved management plan, a prioritized action list, a performance timeline, and a detailed budget table showing federal and non-federal contributions with an acknowledgment of the 5% administrative cap. Only applicants whose pre-proposals are approved may proceed to submit a full application through GrantSolutions by October 14, 2026. Full applications require standardized forms including SF-424, SF-424A or SF-424C, SF-429, SF-LLL, and the OMB 4040-0019 Project Abstract Summary, all written in plain language and supported by comprehensive narratives detailing needs, proposed actions, key personnel, and alignment with plan goals. All applicants must maintain an active SAM.gov registration with a Unique Entity Identifier and undergo financial and eligibility screening, including a risk assessment under 2 CFR 200.206 that evaluates financial management, past performance, staffing, and compliance history. Awards are subject to conditions including mandatory reporting to SAM.gov for integrity issues