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FY2026 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States

Issued by Fish and Wildlife Service · via Grants.gov — US federal funding opportunities

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Published
25 Aug 2026
Closes
24 Oct 2026, 23:59 UTC
Value
USD 1,950,000
Reference
F26AS00107
Location
United States
Sector
Water & Environment

Details

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 funding opportunity will fund projects 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. Eligibility: All legal entities are eligible to apply. While all legal entities are eligible to apply, project must be focused on Western waters (ND, SD, NE, KS, OK, TX, MT, WY, CO, NM, ID, UT, AZ, AK, WA, OR, NV, HI, CA).Program will not fund land acquisition.All projects will be reviewed using the described Merit Review Criteria. Please review these criteria to ensure proposals are appropriate for this announcement.

Estimated total programme funding: USD 1950000

Award range: USD 50000 – 600000

Expected number of awards: 10

CFDA number(s): 15.608

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