F25AS00313 FY2025 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- F25AS00313
- Agency
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Applications due
- Award size
- $50,000 to $600,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant, Other
- Category
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- Environment
- Eligible applicants
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- Unrestricted
- Points of contact
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- Barak Shemai barak_shemai@fws.gov (505) 366-9565
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking grant proposals to implement the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP 2.0) in the Western United States, focusing on preventing and managing the spread of these invasive aquatic species. The grant opportunity targets states within the Western Regional Panel, with proposals aimed at addressing mussel containment, prevention, research, and outreach. Applicants will be evaluated through a three-step merit review process that assesses technical acceptability, potential single-source award eligibility, and a point-based ranking system. Key evaluation criteria include clear project objectives, geographic relevance, stakeholder partnerships, and alignment with the QZAP 2.0 strategic plan. Applications must be submitted through grantsolutions.gov by 11:59 PM ET on September 5, 2025, with final funding decisions made by the Southwest Region's Assistant Regional Director for Fish and Aquatic Conservation.
The total program funding is $2,200,000, with approximately 15 awards expected to range from $50,000 to $600,000 each. The project performance period will run from October 31, 2025, to April 30, 2027 (18 months), covering states within the Western Regional Panel of the United States. Eligible applicants include all legal entities, with a primary focus on preventing the transportation of invasive mussels through recreational watercraft, particularly in reservoirs connected to the lower Colorado River. The grant falls under Assistance Listing Number 15.608 for Fish and Aquatic Conservation - Aquatic Invasive Species, emphasizing environmental protection and ecosystem management.
Synopsis
DO NOT APPLY THROUGH GRANTS.GOV. Grant applications will only be accepted throughgrantsolutions.gov.Quagga and Zebra Mussels are aquatic invasive species that are rapidly expanding their range in the Western United States. Popular recreational reservoirs on or connected to the lower Colorado River are one major source of invasive mussels, which are easily transported via trailered watercraft to areas that have not yet been invaded. This Request For Proposals (RFP) will fund proposals in the listed principal areas towards the fulfillment of the top priorities in the Quagga/Zebra Mussel Action Plan for Western U.S. Waters (QZAP 2.0) and will be limited to states within the boundaries of the Western Regional Panel within the United States, not including Canada and Mexico.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Foa_Content_of_F25AS00313.pdf | ||
| Synopsis_F25AS00313.pdf | ||
| QZAP 2.0 Final.pdf | ||
| MBI_2023_Counihan_etal_correctedproof.pdf |
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