F25AS00283 2025 State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan Grant Program

The 2025 State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan Grant Program provides financial support to states to implement their ANS Task Force-approved ANS Management Plans. The plans identify activities needed to prevent introductions and spread, and eliminate or reduce the risks associated with aquatic nuisance species. The program has a 25% cost-share requirement and a 5% limit on administrative costs. Eligible applicants are states, territories, and Indian tribes involved in interstate organizations with approved ANS Management Plans. The program aims to contribute to the shared goals of the USFWS AIS Program and the ANS Task Force of a nationally coordinated aquatic invasive species program. Some key activities that may be funded include prevention and management of aquatic invasive species, early detection and rapid response planning, and environmental compliance review. • The program has an estimated total funding of $4,084,000. • The award ceiling is $150,000, and the award floor is $5,000. • The program requires a 25% cost-share of total project costs. • The program has a 5% limit on administrative costs. • Eligible applicants must have an approved ANS Management Plan. • The program aims to prevent introductions and spread of aquatic nuisance species. • The program contributes to the shared goals of the USFWS AIS Program and the ANS Task Force. • The program requires applicants to submit a pre-proposal and a full application. • The program has a two-stage application process.