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

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking up to ten grant projects to implement the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) across the Western United States. Funding of approximately $1.95 million will support activities that prevent, contain, and mitigate the spread of invasive mussels in high‑risk water bodies, especially those linked to the lower Colorado River. Eligible applicants include any legal entity with projects focused on the listed western states; no cost‑share is required. Awards range from $50,000 to $600,000 and must be completed within an 18‑month performance period. Applications are submitted electronically via GrantSolutions.gov by October 24, 2026. • Target issue: invasive quagga and zebra mussels in western waters. • Eligible geographic scope: ND, SD, NE, KS, OK, TX, MT, WY, CO, NM, ID, UT, AZ, AK, WA, OR, NV, HI, CA. • Funding: $1.95 M total; 10 awards; $50 K‑$600 K per award. • Project types: prevention programs, containment, outreach/education, capacity building, research (including social‑science). • Performance period: up to 18 months (anticipated start 11/02/2026, end 11/01/2027). • No land acquisition; no cost‑share required. • Application materials: SF‑424, SF‑424A, SF‑LLL (if >$100 K), project narrative, budget, etc. • Submission portal: GrantSolutions.gov (no Grants.gov). • Contact: Barak Shemai ([email protected], (505) 366‑9565).