At a glance
This program funds the implementation of approved State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plans to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species and reduce related risks. Eligible applicants are only states, territories, or Indian tribes working with states and/or territories in an interstate organization that have an approved plan; the announcement lists the currently eligible state entities. The program expects about 47 awards, with estimated awards ranging from $5,000 to $150,000 and total program funding of $4,084,000. A 25% cost share is required, and administrative costs are limited to 5% of the total budget. There are no general geographic restrictions beyond the approved-plan eligibility list, which also includes specific interstate areas such as the Lake Champlain Basin, Lake Tahoe Region, and St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
This Notice of Funding Opportunity requests pre-proposals, and then later full applications, for the implementation of State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plans (SIANSMP) that have been approved by the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force (ANSTF) as per Section 4724 (b)(3)(a) of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 as amended (16 U.S.C. 4701-4741). These plans identify activities needed to prevent introductions and spread, and eliminate or reduce the risks associated with, aquatic nuisance species, as part of the broader objective of moving towards a nationally coordinated aquatic invasive species program.The grant process includes a pre-proposal review that occurs outside GrantSolutions. After receiving approval of pre-proposals, eligible applicants can complete the full application process within GrantSolutions. The grant program includes a 25% cost-share (of total project costs) and a 5% limit on administrative costs.
Who can apply
- Others
- State governments