This federal grant is for the purpose of combating the rapid spread of Quagga and Zebra Mussels, which are significant aquatic invasive species in the Western United States. These mussels, originating often from popular recreational reservoirs like those on the lower Colorado River, are easily transported by trailered watercraft to uninvaded areas. This Request For Proposals (RFP) will fund initiatives aligning with the top priorities outlined in the Quagga/Zebra Mussel Action Plan for Western U.S. Waters (QZAP 2.0). Eligibility is restricted to states located within the Western Regional Panel boundaries of the United States, excluding Canada and Mexico. The program seeks to mitigate the environmental and economic impact of these invaders through strategic, targeted actions.
Opportunity ID: 359947
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F25AS00313 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F25AS00313 FY2025 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | Federal agencies that are selected for award through the merit-review process Interagency agreements may be used as an alternate execution vehicle. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.608 — Fish and Aquatic Conservation – Aquatic Invasive Species |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 08, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 08, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 05, 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity will be open for 60 days. Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM., ET, on the listed application due date. DO NOT submit applications through GRANTS.GOV. Applications will only be accepted and considered through grantsolutions.gov. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 05, 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity will be open for 60 days. Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM., ET, on the listed application due date. DO NOT submit applications through GRANTS.GOV. Applications will only be accepted and considered through grantsolutions.gov. |
| Archive Date: | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All legal entities are eligible to apply.Program will not fund land acquisition.All project will be reviewed using the described Merit Review Criteria, please review criteria to insure proposals are appropriate for this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Barak Shemai
barak_shemai@fws.gov Email:barak_shemai@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 359947 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_F25AS00313.pdf
Folder 359947 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Synopsis_F25AS00313.pdf
Folder 359947 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> MBI_2023_Counihan_etal_correctedproof.pdf
Folder 359947 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> QZAP 2.0 Final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Barak Shemai barak_shemai@fws.gov Email: barak_shemai@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.608 | F25AS00313 | F25AS00313 FY2025 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States | PKG00291151 | Jul 08, 2025 | Sep 05, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
359947 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
359947 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
359947 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
359947 SF424A-1.0.pdf
359947 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
359947 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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