FY2026 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States
Fish and Wildlife Service · Fish and Aquatic Conservation - Aquatic Invasive Species (15.608)
Posted 25 Aug 2026 · 24 days left
In plain terms
The US Fish and Wildlife Service funds projects to control quagga and zebra mussels in Western US reservoirs and waterways, with grants of 50,000 to 600,000 US dollars. Any type of organisation can apply provided the project focuses on the listed Western states, and applications are due by 24 October 2026.
A generated summary of the donor's text; the original wording is below.
Summary
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.
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Who can apply
- ngo_cso
- community_based_org
- government
- academia_research
- private_company
- social_enterprise
- individual
- un_agency
- other
Eligibility and conditions
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Applicant types: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on 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.