Great Lakes Sea Lamprey Control
Active
- Assistance listing
- 15.687
- Agency
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Grant awards
- 5 $136,675 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- SLC
- Assistance type
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Treasury account
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- 14-1611-0-1-302
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service (Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3) is funding cooperative agreements to assess and control sea lamprey populations in Great Lakes tributaries, with the most recent grant awards dated April 1, 2025 (CFDA 15.687).
This program, established in FY24, supports spring spawning-season monitoring in tributaries across Lakes Erie, Michigan, and Superior to estimate adult sea lamprey abundance and evaluate the effectiveness of control operations. Funded activities include mark-recapture population surveys, biological data collection on spawning lamprey, removal of a portion of the spawning run to reduce population, and supplemental control methods that complement primary tools such as lampricides and barriers. Recipients conduct five-days-per-week monitoring from April through July, with some projects extending through December. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to lead scientific monitoring or control operations and provide field crew assistance. Proposals that include outreach, youth, or career development components receive favorable consideration.
All five awards disbursed in 2025 were structured as Cooperative Agreements, a 100 percent match of the assistance-type mix. The Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3 was the sole funding source across all five awards. Combined federal dollars obligated totaled $137 thousand in FY25, with individual awards ranging from $6,204 to $55,932. Recent award recipients include the Seneca Nation Conservation–Fish and Wildlife Department (monitoring Cattaraugus Creek on Lake Erie, $18,515), the Great Lakes Section in cooperation with the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (Lake Superior tributaries, $55,932), the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Natural Resources Department (Boardman River on Lake Michigan, $6,204), and Lake Superior State University Center for Freshwater Research and Education (St. Marys River, $9,770).
Applicants should refer to the program's Notices of Funding Opportunity on Grants.gov for annual application deadlines and current funding solicitation details. The source does not specify active open opportunities or upcoming due dates.
Objective and description
- Objective
To work with partners to assess sea lamprey abundance in the Great Lakes by monitoring the spring spawning migration in tributaries. Population assessments allow the Service to estimate the index of adult sea lampreys and evaluate the success of the
- Description
This Assistance Listing for the Great Lakes Sea Lamprey Control program was established in FY24.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Directed Announcements focused on specific recipients with authority and expertise in Great Lakes Sea Lamprey Control.
- Beneficiary eligibility
See the program's Notices of Funding Opportunity on Grants.gov for program contact and annual application deadlines and procedures.
- Uses of assistance
Funds may be used to assess sea lamprey abundance in the Great Lakes by monitoring the spring spawning migration in specific tributaries, assess sea lamprey larval abundance, and deliver lampricide treatment activities in Great Lakes tributaries.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Awarded funds must be spent prior to the appropriations cancelation date.
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
See the program's Notices of Funding Opportunity on Grants.gov for program contact and annual application deadlines and procedures.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Proposals are reviewed to ensure project objectives will be met within a reasonable budget. Applicants must also demonstrate the ability to lead and complete scientific monitoring related to sea lamprey assessment or control operations and/or to provide assistance to field crews on site. Proposals that include outreach, youth, or career development components are looked on favorably.
- Award procedure
Successful applicants will receive a Notice of Award electronically via the Department's grants management system (currently GrantSolutions).
Grant awards
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission | $102,186 | 75% |
| 2 | Seneca Nation Of Indians | $18,515 | 14% |
| 3 | Lake Superior State University | $9,770 | 7% |
| 4 | Grand Traverse Band Of Ottawa And Chippewa Indians | $6,204 | 5% |
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | $136,675 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 15.687?
Assistance Listing 15.687 is Great Lakes Sea Lamprey Control, a federal grant program run by Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior).
What is the CFDA number for Great Lakes Sea Lamprey Control?
Its CFDA number is 15.687: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 15.687 awarded?
5 grant awards under 15.687 have obligated $136,675 in federal funds to 4 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 15.687?
The recipients obligated the most under Great Lakes Sea Lamprey Control are Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission ($102,186), Seneca Nation Of Indians ($18,515) and Lake Superior State University ($9,770).
How much did 15.687 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 15.687 obligated $136,675 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
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