F25AS00039 Rapid Response Fund for Aquatic Invasive Species FY2025
ID: 356931Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS)

Award Range

$50K - $960K

Eligible Applicants

Nonfederally Recognized Native American Tribal Organizations

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356931
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Oct 31, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Sep 30, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the Rapid Response Fund for Aquatic Invasive Species (Funding Opportunity Number F25AS00039) for fiscal year 2025, with a total funding amount of $960,000 available to support immediate responses to new detections of invasive aquatic species in U.S. waters. This grant aims to facilitate planning, site assessment, and deployment of eradication measures to mitigate the environmental and economic impacts of invasive species, while excluding costs related to long-term management and monitoring. Eligible applicants include federal, state, tribal, and local agencies, as well as interstate organizations, with proposals being reviewed quarterly until the funding is depleted or the closing date of September 30, 2025. Interested parties can contact Susan Pasko at susan_pasko@fws.gov for further information and guidance on the application process.

Point(s) of Contact
susan_pasko@fws.gov
Files
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Foa_Content_of_F25AS00039.pdf
Nov 1, 2024, 10:20 AM UTC
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the Rapid Response Fund for Aquatic Invasive Species (Funding Opportunity Number F25AS00039) for fiscal year 2025, with an estimated total funding of $960,000 available to support rapid responses to new detections of invasive aquatic species in U.S. waters. This program aims to prevent the environmental and economic impacts of invasive species through immediate eradication efforts. Eligible applicants include federal, state, tribal, and local agencies, as well as interstate organizations. The funding is directed toward specific response activities such as planning, site assessment, and deployment of eradication measures. However, it excludes costs related to long-term management and monitoring. Proposals will be reviewed quarterly and should demonstrate potential impacts of the invasive species, proposed response strategies, and readiness to comply with environmental regulations. Importantly, applications must confirm the identity of the targeted species and outline a Rapid Response Plan within 60 days upon award. The grant proposal process is streamlined through GrantSolutions, with applications accepted until September 30, 2025, or until funds are depleted. This initiative is part of a broader federal effort to enhance early detection and rapid response frameworks for managing aquatic invasive species nationwide.
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