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FY2026 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States

Fish and Wildlife Service

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 ar

Funding
Estimated total program funding: $1,950,000
Category
Climate & Environment
Status
OPEN
Deadline
10/25/2026

About

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.

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.

Applicant types

Grants.gov eligibility code 99
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Notice-specific evidence check

What an applicant must verify for FY2026 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States

Applicant evidence

  • Applicant type: Unrestricted applicants

Opportunity boundaries

  • Recorded funding: Estimated total program funding: $1,950,000
  • Recorded deadline: October 25, 2026; confirm time zone and submission system.
  • Recorded focus: Environment
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Application checklist

How to apply for FY2026 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States

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Recorded eligibility

  • • Applicant types: Grants.gov eligibility code 99.
  • • Geographic scope is not structured in this record.
  • • Notice summary: 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.

Focus areas: ENV

Recorded deadline

October 24, 2026 — confirm the time zone and submission system

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  1. 1. Confirm fitMatch your applicant type, location, project scope and any cost-share or registration rule to the official notice.
  2. 2. Read the noticeCollect the current guidelines, amendments, budget rules, required attachments and submission instructions.
  3. 3. Check timingRecord the deadline time zone, internal review date and any earlier registration or portal cut-off.
  4. 4. Submit thereUse the official application route and save the confirmation or submission reference.

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Last directory verification: Oct 10, 2026.