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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Implementation of the Quagga Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 12, 2010 and posted on Jul 12, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 27, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $26,455.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $26,455.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Implementation of the Quagga Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP)" is a one-year discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to support work addressing quagga and zebra mussels in California. The funding is tied directly to the California Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan, meaning proposed projects are expected to align with activities and priorities already identified in that statewide plan rather than introducing unrelated invasive species work.
The total amount available is $26,455, and the announcement indicates a single expected award. The award ceiling and floor are both $26,455, which effectively means the program anticipated awarding the entire amount as one grant. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not expected to contribute additional non-federal funds to qualify. The eligible applicant category is limited to state governments, and the funding instrument is a standard grant. The program is categorized under environmental funding activities and is associated with CFDA number 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
Project-wise, the funding is specifically intended for "on the ground" efforts that produce quantifiable results. In practice, that points toward practical field implementation rather than purely planning or research, with clear measures of progress or outcomes. The announcement notes that funds were distributed among state and interstate plans that explicitly target quagga and zebra mussel prevention, containment, control, and/or education. That framing signals the types of activities the USFWS wanted to support, such as actions that reduce the likelihood of introduction and spread (prevention), limit expansion once detected (containment), reduce existing populations where feasible (control), and improve compliance and awareness among stakeholders like boaters, anglers, and water managers (education). Successful proposals would be expected to show how the work will be measured, for example through numbers of inspections conducted, decontamination events completed, outreach contacts made, monitoring sites sampled, or other concrete performance indicators consistent with invasive mussel management.
Timing details in the source data show the opportunity was posted July 12, 2010, with an application closing date of July 27, 2010, and it was later archived on August 26, 2010. That means this specific listing is historical, but it also provides a clear snapshot of how USFWS structured small, targeted invasive species implementation awards at the time: short duration, tightly scoped, and focused on measurable field results.
For applicants trying to access the full announcement materials, the listing includes special navigation instructions because the typical "Full Announcement" button was not functional. Instead, applicants were directed to use the "Application" button, then find a "download" link under "Instructions and Application," and finally download both the application instructions (for the complete announcement content) and the application package (for required federal forms). For assistance with accessing the announcement electronically, the contact provided is Dwight (Ike) Luginbill, Grants/Agreements Assistant at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable by phone at 209-946-6400 extension 340.
FAQs: Implementation of the Quagga Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Implementation of the Quagga Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP)."
Which federal agency is offering the grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What is the purpose of the funding?
The funding is intended to support work in California that addresses quagga and zebra mussels, with an emphasis on practical, "on the ground" implementation that produces measurable, quantifiable results.
How is this grant connected to California's statewide invasive species planning?
The funding is tied directly to the California Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan. Proposed projects are expected to align with activities and priorities already identified in that statewide plan, rather than introducing unrelated invasive species work.
What types of activities does the grant support?
Based on the announcement description, supported activities are those that target quagga and zebra mussel prevention, containment, control, and/or education. The focus is on implementation actions that can be tracked through concrete performance indicators.
Does the grant support prevention efforts?
Yes. The announcement describes funding distributed among plans that explicitly target prevention, which includes actions that reduce the likelihood of quagga and zebra mussel introduction and spread.
Does the grant support containment activities?
Yes. Containment is explicitly referenced as a supported focus area, meaning work intended to limit expansion once mussels are detected fits the described scope.
Does the grant support control measures?
Yes. Control is listed among the targeted purposes, which generally points to efforts aimed at reducing existing populations where feasible.
Does the grant support education and outreach?
Yes. Education is specifically included, and the description highlights improving compliance and awareness among stakeholders such as boaters, anglers, and water managers.
What does "on the ground" mean in this announcement?
In this context, "on the ground" points toward practical field implementation rather than purely planning or research. The announcement emphasizes work that produces quantifiable results, suggesting implementation actions with trackable outputs or outcomes.
What does the announcement mean by "quantifiable results"?
The announcement indicates that successful proposals should show how work will be measured using concrete performance indicators. Examples given include numbers of inspections conducted, decontamination events completed, outreach contacts made, monitoring sites sampled, or similar measurable indicators consistent with invasive mussel management.
How much total funding is available?
The total amount available is $26,455.
How many awards does USFWS expect to make?
The announcement indicates a single expected award.
What is the award amount per grant?
The award ceiling and award floor are both $26,455. This indicates the program anticipated awarding the full amount as one grant.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not expected to contribute additional non-federal funds to qualify.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is limited to state governments.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a standard grant.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
How is this opportunity categorized?
The program is categorized under environmental funding activities.
What is the project period or duration?
The announcement describes it as a one-year discretionary grant.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 12, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was July 27, 2010.
Is this listing current or historical?
The opportunity was archived on August 26, 2010. That means this specific listing is historical rather than an active funding opportunity.
Does the announcement indicate anything about how USFWS structured this kind of funding at the time?
Yes. The description provides a snapshot of how USFWS structured small, targeted invasive species implementation awards at the time: short duration (one year), tightly scoped, and focused on measurable field results tied to existing state or interstate plans that target quagga and zebra mussels.
How do applicants access the full announcement materials if the "Full Announcement" button does not work?
The listing provides alternate navigation instructions: use the "Application" button, then locate a "download" link under "Instructions and Application," and download both the application instructions (for complete announcement content) and the application package (for required federal forms).
Where are the required federal forms located?
According to the listing instructions, the required federal forms are included in the downloadable application package.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the announcement electronically?
The contact provided is Dwight (Ike) Luginbill, Grants/Agreements Assistant at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the contact phone number for assistance?
Applicants can call 209-946-6400 extension 340 for assistance.
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