Opportunity Information: Apply for F21AS00314
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Aquatic Invasive Species Interjurisdictional Grants to the Great Lakes States and Tribes - Fiscal Year 2021 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.662.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2021-02-26.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2021-12-31. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $940,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Aquatic Invasive Species Interjurisdictional Grants to the Great Lakes States and Tribes (Fiscal Year 2021) is a discretionary grant opportunity funded through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) and administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). The program is designed to support on-the-ground implementation projects that address aquatic invasive species (AIS) issues in the Great Lakes Basin, with a specific emphasis on efforts that cross borders and jurisdictions rather than staying within a single state or tribal boundary. In practical terms, the intent is to fund coordinated, multi-partner work that aligns with and advances the priorities laid out in Great Lakes Interstate Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans (AIS Plans), especially where collaboration among states and tribes is essential for results.
The focus on "interjurisdictional" work is central to the program. Aquatic invasive species spread through shared waterways, connected infrastructure, and regional pathways such as boating traffic, canals, and tributaries that do not follow political lines. Because of that, USFWS is looking for proposals that link together multiple jurisdictions and implement consistent strategies across the Great Lakes region, rather than fragmented actions that may be less effective when neighboring areas take different approaches. Projects supported under this opportunity would typically be those that help implement AIS plan actions in a coordinated way, reduce duplication, and increase regional impact by operating at the basin or multi-state/tribal scale.
Eligibility is intentionally limited even though the listing may show "unrestricted" in a general field. Only Great Lakes states and Great Lakes tribes are eligible to compete for these awards, and applications are specifically sought from a state or tribal natural resource agency within the Great Lakes Basin. At the same time, the program allows flexibility in who actually submits the application: an eligible state or tribal natural resource agency may designate another entity of any type to apply on its behalf. This means the submitting organization could potentially be a different governmental unit, a nonprofit, a university, or another partner organization, as long as it is formally applying under the sponsorship or designation of the eligible state or tribal agency.
Administratively, this opportunity is offered as a grant (not a cooperative agreement or contract), and it falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category. The CFDA/assistance listing number provided for the program is 15.662, and the funding opportunity number is F21AS00314, which applicants would use to locate the announcement and submit materials through the federal grants process. The opportunity was created on February 26, 2021, and it listed an original closing date of December 31, 2021, indicating a defined application window for the competitive selection process.
In terms of funding scale, the opportunity lists an award ceiling of $940,000, which signals the maximum amount that could be awarded to a single project under this announcement. While the posting notes that awards are expected, it does not specify the number of anticipated awards in the provided source data, suggesting that the final count would depend on available GLRI appropriations, the number and quality of applications received, and how USFWS decides to distribute funds across priority interjurisdictional efforts. Overall, the program is structured to drive collaborative Great Lakes-wide action on aquatic invasive species by investing GLRI resources into projects that implement agreed-upon interstate and tribal management strategies in a coordinated, regionally meaningful way.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Aquatic Invasive Species Interjurisdictional Grants to the Great Lakes States and Tribes (FY 2021) opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity designed to support on-the-ground implementation projects that address aquatic invasive species (AIS) in the Great Lakes Basin, with a strong emphasis on work that crosses borders and jurisdictions.
Who funds and administers this grant program?
The program is funded through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) and administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What does "interjurisdictional" mean in this grant opportunity?
"Interjurisdictional" means the project is intended to operate across multiple jurisdictions (such as more than one state and/or tribal boundary) rather than being confined to a single state or tribe. The program prioritizes coordinated efforts because aquatic invasive species spread through connected waters and pathways that do not match political boundaries.
What kinds of projects is this program trying to support?
The program is designed to support coordinated, multi-partner projects that implement AIS actions in a way that is consistent across the Great Lakes region, reduces duplication, and increases regional impact. The emphasis is on practical, on-the-ground implementation rather than isolated or fragmented actions.
How should a proposed project align with regional plans or priorities?
Projects are intended to align with and advance priorities identified in Great Lakes Interstate Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans (AIS Plans), especially where collaboration among states and tribes is important to achieve results.
Why is the program focused on cross-border collaboration?
Aquatic invasive species can spread through shared waterways, connected infrastructure, and regional pathways like boating traffic, canals, and tributaries. Because those pathways cross jurisdictional lines, consistent strategies and coordinated implementation across the basin can be more effective than separate, unaligned actions.
Is eligibility open to any applicant?
No. Even if a general listing field shows "unrestricted," eligibility for this opportunity is limited to Great Lakes states and Great Lakes tribes.
Which organizations are specifically eligible to compete?
Applications are specifically sought from a state or tribal natural resource agency within the Great Lakes Basin.
Can an organization other than a state or tribal natural resource agency submit the application?
Yes. An eligible state or tribal natural resource agency may designate another entity of any type to apply on its behalf. This means the submitting organization could be a different governmental unit, a nonprofit, a university, or another partner, as long as it is formally applying under the sponsorship or designation of the eligible state or tribal agency.
Does the grant require multi-partner or multi-jurisdiction involvement?
The opportunity is structured to prioritize coordinated, multi-partner work that crosses jurisdictions. Proposals are expected to reflect regional collaboration rather than work confined to one state or tribal boundary.
What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity (grant, cooperative agreement, or contract)?
This opportunity is offered as a grant (not a cooperative agreement or contract).
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this program?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) number provided is 15.662.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F21AS00314.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on February 26, 2021.
What was the original application closing date for this announcement?
The original closing date listed was December 31, 2021, indicating a defined application window for the competitive selection process.
What is the maximum award amount for a single project under this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed is $940,000, which indicates the maximum that could be awarded to a single project under this announcement.
How many awards will be made under this opportunity?
The number of anticipated awards is not specified in the provided information. The final number would depend on factors such as available GLRI appropriations, the number and quality of applications received, and how USFWS chooses to distribute funds across priority interjurisdictional efforts.
What geographic area is this opportunity intended to benefit?
The program is focused on the Great Lakes Basin and aims to support regionally meaningful work across the Great Lakes states and tribes.
What is the overall goal of this grant opportunity?
The overall goal is to drive collaborative Great Lakes-wide action on aquatic invasive species by investing GLRI resources into coordinated projects that implement agreed-upon interstate and tribal management strategies at a basin or multi-state/tribal scale.
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