Cooperative Agreement AP26PPQFO000C320
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Award Summary The University of Massachusetts received a $125,152 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), effective September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. The award supports the development of classical biological control methods targeting the Box Tree Moth, an invasive pest that damages boxwood plants. The recipient will maintain high-quality insect colonies for research purposes,...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The University of Massachusetts received a $103,876 Cooperative Agreement from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care program (CFDA 10.025), effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. This award supports the evaluation of Phymastichus nudusdraco, a parasitoid wasp, as a biological control agent for invasive shot hole borers within the Euwallacea fornicatus species...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) awarded the Washington State Department of Agriculture a $251,458 Cooperative Agreement (effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027) to enhance public recognition and reporting of high-consequence invasive plant pests. Under this award, WSDA will develop and disseminate educational materials—including informational booklets, posters, magnets, display banners, and...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The University of Vermont & State Agricultural College received a $142,604 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care program (CFDA 10.025), effective September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. The award funds an outreach and early detection initiative focused on identifying and reporting exotic forest pests that...
- Cooperative Agreement Summary The University of Massachusetts received a $133,194 Cooperative Agreement from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) awarded on September 30, 2026, with completion targeted for September 29, 2027. The agreement supports the development and validation of a sustainable RNA interference (RNAi)-based nanoparticle biopesticide platform designed to provide targeted management strategies for two destructive invasive forest pests: the Box Tree Moth...
- This $406,537 Cooperative Agreement, awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care program (CFDA 10.025), supports research and development to improve management methods for exotic invasive forest and landscape pests. The key products and services to be delivered under this agreement include: Conducting a survey of the invasive Lymantria dispar (Gypsy moth) pest, including...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded $208,020 to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation on July 7, 2025, under the Forest Health Protection program (CFDA 10.680) to provide direct technical and financial assistance to non-federal land managers, private forest landowners, municipalities, and producers across Massachusetts. The award supports early detection and rapid response capabilities for invasive forest...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Award Summary The Morton Arboretum received a $110,085 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care program (CFDA 10.025), effective September 17, 2025, through September 16, 2026. The award funds outreach, education, and training activities designed to enhance public awareness and early detection capabilities for invasive forest...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Award Summary The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) awarded Agriculture Markets & Food New Hampshire (Bureau of Markets) $104,463 through the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care program (CFDA 10.025) effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The cooperative agreement funds the Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) project, which delivers two primary surveillance and monitoring services: (1) a Nursery and...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) awarded a $169,258 cooperative agreement to The Nature Conservancy (TNC) effective July 15, 2025, through July 14, 2026, under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care program (CFDA 10.025). TNC will maintain and expand the "Don't Move Firewood" campaign, a nationwide public outreach initiative designed to reduce the spread of invasive...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) awarded the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources a $212,099 Cooperative Agreement (Award Date: June 1, 2026; Ultimate Completion Date: May 31, 2027) to implement a regional public awareness campaign addressing invasive forest pest threats. The award aligns with Goal 5 (Outreach and Education) of the FY2026 Plant Protection Act and supports a multi-year initiative to increase detection and reporting of invasive forest pests while reducing unintentional species transport. The cooperator will deliver training courses for high-priority stakeholders including green industry and municipal staff; conduct in-person outreach at events throughout Massachusetts; organize an online "bioblitz" event to encourage pest and pathogen reporting; develop supporting materials; and create and maintain pest-focused digital content including a blog, monthly newsletter, and "Ask the Expert" series. Activities include sustained partnerships with organizations such as UMass Extension and the "Don't Move Firewood" campaign to leverage shared resources and collaborative opportunities. The award targets increased preparedness and reporting capacity among green industry professionals, municipalities, utilities, land managers, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts, with expected outcomes including improved public understanding of pest consequences, early detection importance, and proper reporting protocols. Success metrics include expanded newsletter subscriber numbers and sustained or increased social media engagement on pest-related platforms. The intended beneficiaries are Massachusetts farms, wineries, and agricultural operations vulnerable to invasive pest infestations.Federal Cooperative Agreement Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $72.4k | 7/8/26 |