F26AS00104 State ANS Management Plan 2026

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking applications for the implementation of State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plans that have been approved by the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force. The goal of the program is to provide financial support to states to implement their ANS Management Plans, which identify activities needed to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species and reduce their risks and impacts to public health, property, and the environment. Key aspects of the opportunity include: • The program has a 25% cost-share requirement and a 5% limit on administrative costs. • Eligible applicants are state governments, territories, or Indian tribes involved in an interstate organization with an approved ANS Management Plan. • The grant process includes a pre-proposal review and a full application process in GrantSolutions. • 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.