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Grants for Aquatic Invasive Species Management in Great Lakes States under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

This opportunity invites eligible entities to apply for grants supporting Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Management Plans in Great Lakes states under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS), Department of the Interior - Eligible Applicants: - State, county, and city governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and private higher education institutions - Federally recognized and other Native American tribal organizations - Public housing authorities - Nonprofits, individuals, and for-profit organizations - Funding Details: - Up to 8 grants anticipated - Total funding pool: up to $3,685,238 - Individual awards: $100,000 to $600,000 - No cost sharing required - Products/Services Requested: - Implementation of state-approved Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Management Plans - Programmatic activities only; no specific products or OEMs required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Projects must comply with environmental and historic preservation regulations (NEPA and NHPA) - Only Great Lakes states or their designated entities are eligible to apply - Focus is on programmatic work, not procurement of goods or equipment

Description

This funding opportunity, issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, provides grants to support the implementation of Great Lakes State Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans. The grants are awarded competitively and are available only to Great Lakes states or their designees. The program aims to address aquatic invasive species issues in the Great Lakes region. Eligible applicants include various government entities, tribal governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, individuals, and for-profit organizations.

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