This grant helps states and interstate groups manage aquatic nuisance species, like invasive plants or animals that harm water ecosystems. It's part of a national effort to control these species. You start with a short proposal, and if that's approved, you submit a full application. The grant covers up to 75% of project costs, with a cap on administrative expenses.
Who it's for: This grant is for state governments or any group that can meet the requirements, focusing on managing aquatic nuisance species.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state government or similar entity
- Lack of an approved management plan by ANSTF
- Failure to submit a pre-proposal
- Inability to provide 25% cost-share
- Administrative costs exceeding 5%
What You May Need
- Pre-proposal submission
- Approved management plan by ANSTF
- Full application via GrantSolutions
- Cost-share documentation
- Budget plan with administrative cost details
- Project timeline
- Proof of state government status
- Environmental impact assessment
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
Cautions
- Pre-proposals are reviewed outside GrantSolutions
- 25% cost-share is required
- Administrative costs cannot exceed 5%
- Ensure your plan is approved by ANSTF
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments and any other entities that can meet the requirements, particularly those with management plans approved by the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force (ANSTF).
Overview
This grant is for state governments or any group that can meet the requirements, focusing on managing aquatic nuisance species.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state government or similar entity
- Lack of an approved management plan by ANSTF
- Failure to submit a pre-proposal
- Inability to provide 25% cost-share
- Administrative costs exceeding 5%
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to implement activities that prevent, control, or eliminate aquatic nuisance species as outlined in approved management plans. However, administrative costs are limited to 5% of the total project cost.
Total Program Funding
$4,084,000
Expected Awards
47
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 19, 2026
- Deadline
- Dec 16, 2026(179 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 31, 2026
Application Checklist
- Prepare and submit a pre-proposal
- Ensure your management plan is approved by ANSTF
- Gather cost-share documentation
- Complete full application in GrantSolutions after pre-proposal approval
- Develop a detailed budget with administrative costs
- Prepare a project timeline
- Collect letters of support or partnership agreements