OpportunityTitle: Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2021 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: We are seeking one application from a primary state natural resource agency in each of the Great Lakes states. However, that agency may designate an entity (of any type) to apply for the award on their behalf.
Description: Using appropriations to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) anticipates providing grants to support implementation of Great Lakes State Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans (State AIS Plans). State AIS Plans have been transmitted by state governors and then approved by the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force. All state grants will be awarded based on a competitive process for which only Great Lakes states are eligible. Funding is provided to support implementation of State AIS Plans which helps states in preventing introduction and spread of AIS on state and surrounding lands. State environmental agencies develop the science-based plans and approaches to make sound decisions to prevent the introduction and spread of AIS and adapt to changes in state waters over time.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: rob_simmonds@fws.gov
GrantorContactText: Rob Simmonds&lt;br/&gt;rob_simmonds@fws.gov
CloseDateExplanation: Application Due Date Explanation     All pre-proposals must be received no later than 11:59 pm Central Standard Time 60 days after this NOFO is posted to grants.gov. Pre-proposal due date is 4/27/2021.  All pre-proposals will be submitted via email to:  fws3_fisheries_grants@fws.gov  Pre-proposals will be ranked to determine funding levels for each at which time applicants will be notified via email.  Full proposals are due within 60 days of email notification of funding level (by 11:59 pm Central Standard Time). If grant request will be combined with Interjurisdicational AIS Grant (solicited under separate NOFO), then full proposal will be due 60 days after notice of both Interjurisdictional AIS Grant opportunity funding level and this NOFO funding level.