F25AS00313 FY2025 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States
ID: 359947Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS)

Award Range

$50K - $600K

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359947
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a funding opportunity (F25AS00313) for the implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States for fiscal year 2025. This initiative aims to combat the spread of invasive Quagga and Zebra Mussels, which pose significant environmental threats, particularly along the lower Colorado River, through activities such as watercraft inspections, prevention programs, and educational efforts. Approximately $2.2 million is available for this program, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 to $600,000, and applications must be submitted electronically via grantsolutions.gov by September 5, 2025. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact Barak Shemai at barak_shemai@fws.gov.

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    barak_shemai@fws.gov
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    Foa_Content_of_F25AS00313.pdf
    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a funding opportunity (F25AS00313) for the implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States for fiscal year 2025. Approximately $2.2 million is available, with 15 awards expected ranging from $50,000 to $600,000. Eligible applicants include any legal entities, but funding will not support land acquisition. The initiative focuses on limiting the spread of these invasive species through activities such as watercraft inspections, prevention programs, education efforts, and research. Applications must be submitted electronically via grantsolutions.gov by September 5, 2025. The review process includes assessing eligibility, technical merit, and budget considerations, with a merit-based ranking for funding decisions. Administrative and reporting requirements post-award align with federal guidelines to maintain compliance. This initiative underscores concerted efforts to protect western ecosystems from aquatic invasive species through strategic funding and collaboration among various stakeholders.
    MBI_2023_Counihan_etal_correctedproof.pdf
    The document details the outcomes of a workshop convened by various government agencies and academic institutions to establish research priorities for managing dreissenid mussels in the western United States, targeting action items from the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) 2.0. The workshop focused on five thematic areas: early detection monitoring, prevention and containment, control and management, rapid response, and dreissenid mussel biology. Participants, consisting of 40 experts, ranked previous research priorities and provided insights on emerging topics. Each thematic area culminated in specific research priorities designed to enhance monitoring methods, improve pest control techniques, refine prevention strategies, and strengthen decision-making processes during rapid responses to mussel invasions. The outcomes are intended to guide funding agencies toward research that will mitigate the significant economic and ecological impacts of dreissenid mussels, which pose threats to aquatic ecosystems and infrastructure. Overall, the workshop reinforces a collaborative approach to addressing the invasive mussel issue through informed research and strategic management practices.
    QZAP.pdf
    The Updated Recommendations for the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan for Western U.S. Waters (QZAP 2.0) are designed to minimize the spread and impacts of invasive mussels in the Western United States, facilitated by the Western Regional Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species (WRP). Originally developed in response to a 2008 request by Senator Dianne Feinstein following the detection of quagga mussels in Lake Mead, QZAP has guided regional strategies for management and prevention since 2009. The document outlines a structured approach to increase capacity for managing invasives, including enhanced funding, maintaining mandatory watercraft inspection and decontamination (WID) protocols, and establishing new basin teams for coordinated efforts. It emphasizes the importance of outreach and collaboration across jurisdictions, stressing that protection against invasive species requires a unified multi-jurisdictional strategy. Key recommendations include expanding early-detection monitoring programs, facilitating rapid response planning, and enhancing research initiatives to control and manage quagga and zebra mussels. The document calls for engaging tribal resource managers and emphasizes the need for consistent protocols among jurisdictions to address the imminent ecological and economic threats posed by these invasive species.
    Synopsis_F25AS00313.pdf
    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced an opportunity for funding under the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) for Fiscal Year 2025, primarily targeting Western United States. The funding program is designed to combat the spread of invasive Quagga and Zebra Mussels, which pose significant environmental challenges, especially along the lower Colorado River. A total of $2.2 million is allocated for approximately 15 awards, with individual grants ranging from $50,000 to $600,000. The application period runs from July 8, 2025, to September 5, 2025, with projects expected to start by October 31, 2025, and conclude by April 30, 2027. Eligibility is open to all legal entities, but applicants must avoid land acquisition projects. Proposals will be evaluated based on merit review criteria outlined in the funding guidance. Applications are to be submitted through grantsolutions.gov, not GRANTS.GOV. Overall, this initiative underscores the government's commitment to managing invasive species and preserving ecological integrity in affected regions.
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