Closed · F23AS00539 · CFDA 15.608 · Discretionary
Hydrilla Early Detection, Surveillance, and Response in the Connecticut River
Federal grant opportunity posted by Fish and Wildlife Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $25K-$150K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- May 25, 2024
- Close date
- -
- Expected awards
The verdict
Hydrilla Early Detection, Surveillance, and Response in the Connecticut River is a closed discretionary listing from Fish and Wildlife Service that offered $25,000 -- $150,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $25K-$150K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 15.608
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Hydrilla Early Detection, Surveillance, and Response in the Connecticut River - is cataloged under number F23AS00539 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 15.608, posted by Fish and Wildlife Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on April 25, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $25,000 -- $150,000. The agency has projected $250,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.
Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on May 25, 2024. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.
Award Range
$25,000 -- $150,000
Close Date
May 25, 2024
Due date set to allow awarding of grants before the end of the current Federal Fiscal Year.
Posted
April 25, 2024
Est. Total Funding
$250,000
Instrument
Grant
Description
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) received FY2023 funding from Congress for the sole purpose of managing and improving the understanding of submerged aquatic invasive grasses with focus on Hydrilla, Milfoil, and Elodea. The Northeast Region is managing $250,000 of these funds. The Service is seeking proposals that address Hydrilla infestations in the Connecticut River.Hydrilla was first detected in the Connecticut River in 2016. The Connecticut River stretches from the Canadian border through New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, finally emptying into Long Island Sound. With 38 main tributaries, the watershed plays an important role in New England’s identity. Funds made available through this grant opportunity will support the following priority goals:Prevention of further spread of hydrilla into inland and tributary watersExpansion of surveillance in the Connecticut River and to tributaries and nearby watersEarly detection surveillance in tributaries and nearby waters.Rapid response efforts supporting control and eradication of new infestationsManagement and containment of existing populationsImprove awareness and affect behavior of water users through education and outreach initiatives.
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 00. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.
Official Listing on Grants.gov
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Agency Contact
Sandra Keppner sandra_keppner@fws.gov
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