F25AS00217 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes Tribes - Fiscal Year 2025 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
ID: 358169Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS)

Award Range

$20K - $100K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358169
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is inviting proposals for the Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes Tribes for Fiscal Year 2025, funded through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The primary objective is to support the development and implementation of Tribal Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans within the Great Lakes Basin, with a focus on preventing invasive species from entering the basin. This initiative is crucial for enhancing ecological preservation and management in the region, as it aims to minimize the risks associated with invasive species transfer. The estimated total program funding is $300,000, with individual grants ranging from $20,000 to $100,000. Interested applicants must submit pre-proposals by 23:59 EST, 60 days after the posting date, and can contact Nathan Evans at nathan_evans@fws.gov for further information.

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    nathan_evans@fws.gov
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    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is inviting proposals for the Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes Tribes for Fiscal Year 2025, using funding from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The initiative seeks to support the development and implementation of Tribal Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans within the Great Lakes Basin. Eligible applicants include Great Lakes tribes and their designated entities, with estimated funding of $300,000 available to grant three awards, ranging from $20,000 to $100,000. Applicants must submit pre-proposals and align their projects with the goals of preventing invasive species from entering the Great Lakes Basin. Full proposals, which are due within 60 days of pre-proposal notification, should be submitted through GrantSolutions. The funding process includes merit reviews assessing collaboration, potential impact on invasive species management, and long-term sustainability. The project aims to enhance conditions both within the basin and in adjacent areas to minimize invasive species transfer risks. Notably, invasive carp proposals must be vetted through the Invasive Carp Action Plan. The application process emphasizes thorough preparation and adherence to federal requirements, including system registrations and budget justifications, ensuring responsible use of federal funds for ecological preservation and management.
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