This grant is for Great Lakes tribes to help them manage or develop plans to control aquatic invasive species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering financial support to tribes for projects that align with their Tribal Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans.
Who it's for: This grant is specifically for tribes located in the Great Lakes region or their designated representatives. It's meant for those who have or are developing a Tribal Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a Great Lakes tribe or their designee
- Lack of a Tribal AIS Plan or not including its development in the proposal
- Submitting after the application deadline
What You May Need
- Tribal Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget outline
- Proof of eligibility as a Great Lakes tribe or designee
- Completed application forms
- Registration with relevant federal systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
Cautions
- Ensure your project aligns with the Tribal AIS Plan
- Only Great Lakes tribes or their designees are eligible
- Competitive process; not all applications will be funded
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are unrestricted but specifically include Great Lakes tribes or their designees. This means any federally recognized tribe in the Great Lakes region or an entity they designate can apply. The focus is on those with a Tribal Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan or those planning to develop one as part of their project.
Overview
This grant is specifically for tribes located in the Great Lakes region or their designated representatives. It's meant for those who have or are developing a Tribal Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a Great Lakes tribe or their designee
- Lack of a Tribal AIS Plan or not including its development in the proposal
- Submitting after the application deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop or implement plans to manage aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes. This includes activities directly related to the Tribal AIS Plans.
Total Program Funding
$300,000
Expected Awards
3
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 7, 2026
- Deadline
- Dec 31, 2026(187 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a Great Lakes tribe or designee
- Prepare or update Tribal AIS Plan
- Develop a detailed project proposal
- Outline a clear budget
- Register with SAM.gov
- Submit application by December 31, 2026