Cooperative Agreement AP26PPQFO000C373
- The Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service awarded the Ohio Department of Agriculture a $300,000 cooperative agreement on August 1, 2026, to support statewide monitoring, survey, and suppression activities for spotted lanternfly in Ohio. The award funds ODA's assessment of spotted lanternfly pathways, detection and delimitation of infestations, deployment of traps, and treatment activities. Deliverables include documented survey results, identification of infested...
- This $250,000 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care program (CFDA 10.025) will support the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) in conducting a widespread assessment and suppression of the Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in Ohio. Key activities include: Deploying traps at transportation hubs and corridors to identify SLF pathways and infested locations Conducting...
- The Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service awarded a $4.8 million cooperative agreement to the Ohio Department of Agriculture from September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022 to support Asian longhorned beetle eradication efforts in Ohio. The funding supports the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care federal grant program (CFDA #10.025), which aims to protect U.S. agriculture from economically injurious plant and animal diseases and pests....
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service awarded The Ohio State University $108,161 under Cooperative Agreement AP26PPQST00C133 on July 1, 2026, to develop and test insecticides for efficacy against spotted lanternfly in commercial grape production systems, with emphasis on management strategies for sensitive-use sites and late-season interventions. The project will assess the impact of insecticides and spotted lanternfly infestations on natural enemies in...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The Ohio Department of Agriculture received a $220,220 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 August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026. The agreement funds a comprehensive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula; SLF) detection, delimitation, and suppression initiative across Ohio in...
- Cooperative Agreement Summary The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) awarded $4.5 million to the Ohio Department of Agriculture under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care program (CFDA 10.025) to eradicate Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) infestation in Ohio. The one-year cooperative agreement, effective September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026, funds a comprehensive pest eradication initiative encompassing delimitation surveys throughout the year, removal...
- The Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service awarded the Ohio Department of Agriculture $300,000 in a Cooperative Agreement (AP26PPQFO000C367) on July 9, 2026, to conduct a comprehensive Box Tree Moth (BTM) response program across Ohio. The award funds rapid delimitation, statewide surveys, regulatory inspections, trapping with approximately 124 deployed traps, sample screening, outreach and education, and coordination with USDA and regional partners to prevent BTM...
- The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region awarded $188,000 to the Department of Natural Resources, State of Ohio Division of Forestry on January 29, 2026, under the Forest Health Protection program (CFDA 10.680) to enhance early detection of and rapid response to emerging invasive species and diseases affecting Ohio's forests. The project targets invasive insects including spotted lanternfly, Asian longhorned beetle, and elm zigzag sawfly, as well as diseases such as beech...
- 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...
- The Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service awarded The Morton Arboretum a Cooperative Agreement for $111,499 on September 17, 2026, to deliver outreach, education, and training on early detection and citizen reporting of invasive forest pests. The Arboretum will build and maintain a sustained base of citizens and organizations capable of scouting and reporting threatening invasive species to Illinois and Midwest forests, with emphasis on Asian Longhorned Beetle,...
The Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service awarded a $229,580 Cooperative Agreement to Franklin County Historical Society (doing business as COSI) on August 1, 2026, to develop and deliver public-facing outreach that increases awareness, recognition, and reporting of spotted lanternfly, spongy moth, and Asian longhorned beetle in Ohio. COSI will create and install interactive exhibits, develop digital learning resources, deliver onsite and community outreach programs, and collaborate with state and federal partners to ensure accurate pest identification and reporting messaging. Deliverables include durable exhibit installations, scaled pest models, interpretive graphics, digital education materials, and evaluation data documenting learning outcomes, guest engagement, and reporting intent. The award funds personnel ($39,972), fringe benefits ($12,251), travel ($3,000), equipment ($12,000), supplies ($10,000), contractual services ($91,690), other costs ($5,000), and indirect costs ($26,087). Performance occurs in Ohio, with a period of performance through July 31, 2027. The source indicates this work directly supports Ohio's ability to prevent the introduction and spread of high-consequence invasive plant pests by strengthening public awareness and prevention behaviors.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $200.0k | 7/16/26 |