Opportunity Information: Apply for F24AS00256
F24AS00256, the 2024 State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan Grant Program, is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under the Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program, Branch of Aquatic Invasive Species. The program supports on-the-ground implementation of approved Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) management plans at the state level and for certain interstate partnerships. Its core purpose is to help states and eligible interstate entities prevent new aquatic invasive species introductions, respond to and reduce existing infestations, and limit the environmental, public health, and public safety impacts associated with nonindigenous aquatic nuisance species. The funding authority comes from Section 4724 of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4701-4741), as amended, which also sets the overall framework for how plans are created, reviewed, and funded.
A key requirement behind this grant program is the existence of an ANS management plan that has been reviewed and approved by the Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Task Force. Under the Act, state governors submit statewide ANS management plans to the Task Force for approval. Those plans are meant to be comprehensive and practical, laying out the technical assistance, enforcement actions, and financial assistance activities needed to prevent, eliminate, or reduce risks posed by aquatic nuisance species. The emphasis is on feasible, cost-effective measures that can be carried out in an environmentally sound way. Once a plan is approved, the Act authorizes FWS to provide cost-share grants to support implementation of that approved plan, meaning applicants should expect to share costs rather than rely on 100 percent federal funding.
The program uses a two-stage application process. Stage One is the "Preliminary National Review," managed by the FWS Headquarters office. This first step is a pre-proposal process that occurs outside of the Grant Solutions system, consistent with how the program has been handled in prior years. For the 2024 cycle, pre-proposals are due five weeks after the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is posted, so timing is important even before a full application is prepared. Stage Two is the "Regional Office Review and Grant Processing," managed by the FWS Regional Offices. Only applicants that move beyond the preliminary national review proceed to this stage, where the regional offices handle the detailed review and the actual award processing.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, and specifically to states (or groups of states and tribes involved in an interstate organization) that have an approved ANS management plan. The NOFO notes that eligibility questions should be directed to the appropriate agency contact listed in Section G of the announcement. It also provides a list of the entities currently expected to be eligible, assuming the hosting entity for each approved plan has not changed unexpectedly. Examples include many state natural resource, environmental protection, fish and wildlife, or agriculture agencies (such as Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Arizona Game and Fish Department, and similar counterparts across most states), along with certain interstate or multi-jurisdictional plans such as the Lake Champlain Basin (hosted by Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation), the Lake Tahoe Region (hosted by Nevada Department of Wildlife), and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway effort (hosted by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources). The presence of these interstate examples signals that the program is designed not only for single-state implementation, but also for coordinated management where waters and invasive species risks cross borders.
In terms of basic funding details provided in the source data, the opportunity is listed under CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) 15.608, with a natural resources funding activity category, and uses a grant as the funding instrument type. The award ceiling is listed as $150,000. The opportunity was created on February 7, 2024, and the original closing date is June 24, 2024. The listing also indicates "Expected Awards:" but the number is not provided in the supplied source text, so applicants would need to consult the full NOFO for how many awards FWS anticipates making and how funding may be distributed across regions or applicants.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as implementation funding for already-approved invasive species management plans, rather than planning money for creating a new plan from scratch. It is structured to push applicants toward practical, cost-effective actions that align with their Task Force-approved ANS plan, with an early screening step at the national level followed by formal review and award processing through the relevant FWS regional office.Apply for F24AS00256
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "F24AS00256 2024 State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-02-07.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-06-24. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is grant opportunity F24AS00256?
F24AS00256 is the 2024 State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan Grant Program. It is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under the Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program, Branch of Aquatic Invasive Species.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program funds on-the-ground implementation of approved Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) management plans. Its purpose is to help prevent new aquatic invasive species introductions, respond to and reduce existing infestations, and limit environmental, public health, and public safety impacts associated with nonindigenous aquatic nuisance species.
Is this funding for writing a new ANS management plan?
No. Based on the information provided, this opportunity is best understood as implementation funding for already-approved ANS management plans, not funding to create a new plan from scratch.
What legal authority supports this program?
Funding is authorized under Section 4724 of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4701-4741), as amended. This law also establishes the framework for how ANS management plans are created, reviewed, and funded.
What is an ANS management plan in this context?
An ANS management plan is a statewide or interstate plan intended to be comprehensive and practical. It lays out technical assistance, enforcement actions, and financial assistance activities needed to prevent, eliminate, or reduce risks from aquatic nuisance species, using feasible, cost-effective, and environmentally sound measures.
Is an approved ANS management plan required to apply?
Yes. A key requirement is that the applicant have an ANS management plan that has been reviewed and approved by the Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Task Force. Under the Act, state governors submit statewide ANS management plans to the Task Force for approval.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. Specifically, eligible applicants are states (or groups of states and tribes involved in an interstate organization) that have an approved ANS management plan.
Are interstate partnerships eligible, or only single states?
Interstate efforts can be eligible when tied to an approved plan and hosted by an eligible entity. The information provided lists examples of multi-jurisdictional efforts such as the Lake Champlain Basin (hosted by Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation), the Lake Tahoe Region (hosted by Nevada Department of Wildlife), and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway effort (hosted by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources).
Do applicants need to cost share, or can the grant cover 100% of project costs?
Applicants should expect cost share rather than 100% federal funding. The program is described as authorizing cost-share grants to support implementation of approved plans.
How does the application process work?
The program uses a two-stage application process:
- Stage One: Preliminary National Review managed by the FWS Headquarters office. This is a pre-proposal process that occurs outside of the Grant Solutions system.
- Stage Two: Regional Office Review and Grant Processing managed by the FWS Regional Offices. Only applicants that move beyond Stage One proceed to this stage for detailed review and award processing.
Where is the Stage One pre-proposal submitted?
Stage One occurs outside of the Grant Solutions system. The information provided does not specify the submission method beyond that, so applicants should rely on the NOFO instructions for where and how to submit the pre-proposal.
When is the Stage One pre-proposal due?
For the 2024 cycle, pre-proposals are due five weeks after the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is posted.
What happens after the Preliminary National Review?
Only applicants that advance beyond the Preliminary National Review move to Stage Two. In Stage Two, the relevant FWS Regional Office conducts the detailed review and handles grant processing and awards.
What is the award type / funding instrument?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this program?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA (Assistance Listing) 15.608.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed in the provided information is $150,000.
How many awards will be made?
The provided information indicates an "Expected Awards" field but does not include a number. To confirm how many awards are anticipated and how funds may be distributed, applicants would need to consult the full NOFO.
What are the key dates provided?
The opportunity was created on February 7, 2024, and the original closing date is June 24, 2024. In addition, the pre-proposal deadline is five weeks after the NOFO is posted.
What kinds of projects does this grant support?
This program supports implementation actions aligned with an approved ANS management plan. The stated focus is preventing new introductions, responding to and reducing existing infestations, and limiting environmental, public health, and public safety impacts from nonindigenous aquatic nuisance species.
Who reviews ANS management plans for approval?
ANS management plans must be reviewed and approved by the Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Task Force.
Who should be contacted with eligibility questions?
The NOFO directs applicants to contact the appropriate agency contact listed in Section G of the announcement for eligibility questions.
Which organizations are expected to be eligible?
The information provided notes that many state natural resource, environmental protection, fish and wildlife, or agriculture agencies across most states are expected to be eligible, assuming the hosting entity for each approved plan has not changed unexpectedly. It also provides examples of interstate or multi-jurisdictional plans (Lake Champlain Basin, Lake Tahoe Region, and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway effort) as signals of interstate eligibility when tied to approved plans.
Which FWS offices manage each stage of the review?
Stage One (Preliminary National Review) is managed by the FWS Headquarters office. Stage Two (Regional Office Review and Grant Processing) is managed by the FWS Regional Offices.
What is the program area or category for this funding?
The funding activity category listed is natural resources.
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