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Grant funding for Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan implementation in the Western U.S.

This opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks proposals to implement the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP 2.0) in the Western United States. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (lead agency) - Western Regional Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species (coordinating entity) - Other involved agencies: U.S. Geological Survey, National Park Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state wildlife agencies - Products/Services Requested: - Implementation of QZAP projects focused on aquatic invasive species management - Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination (WID) programs - Early detection monitoring for quagga and zebra mussels - Rapid response planning and training for new infestations - Research and development on mussel biology, control methods, and risk assessments - Outreach and education programs targeting boaters and stakeholders - Notable Requirements: - Projects must address containment, prevention, compliance, and outreach - Eligible applicants: all legal entities; land acquisition not funded - Activities limited to Western Regional Panel states (excluding Canada and Mexico) - Submission via grantsolutions.gov; merit review criteria apply - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; focus is on programmatic and research services - Funding: - Total program funding: $1,950,000 - Individual awards: $50,000 to $600,000 - Research priorities established through a multi-agency workshop, emphasizing improved monitoring, decontamination, and decision-making processes.

Description

This solicitation seeks proposals to fund projects aimed at implementing the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP 2.0) in the Western United States. The focus is on limiting the spread of invasive mussels through containment, prevention programs at high-risk control points, increasing compliance with laws, and enhancing outreach and education efforts. The program targets states within the Western Regional Panel boundaries in the U.S., excluding Canada and Mexico. Grant applications must be submitted through grantsolutions.gov, not grants.gov.

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