At a glance
International Programs & Trade, Invasive Species Program Funding Opportunity is a federal competitive grant from Forest Service for the science & technology sector. Funding is up to $250K. Eligible applicants: Private institutions of higher education; County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; City or township governments; State governments; Native American tribal organizations (other tha. The application deadline is September 30, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $250K
- Deadline
- Sep 30, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
Through this NOFO, IPT’s Invasive Species program aims to support projects that advance tangible improvements in invasive species prevention by utilizing existing research knowledge on invasive species risks and pathways to produce actionable outcomes that protect American agriculture from invasive species. For example, past and current research has built important pre-invasion knowledge of problematic pests, such as through horizon scanning and monitoring ex-patria sentinel trees. We invite proposals that build upon and directly link this type of invasive species scientific knowledge to make improvements in regulatory frameworks, policies, and actions that will decrease new arrivals and establishment of invasive pests. Projects should bridge the gap between current research knowledge and concrete actions that will improve how the U.S. prevents the introduction and establishment of new invasive species.
Who can apply
Private institutions of higher education; County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; City or township governments; State governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); For profit organizations other than small businesses. International Organizations: Foreign non-governmental organizations. (Note: International applicants must generally be legally registered and from countries not sanctioned by the U.S. State Department).
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number USDA-FS-IPT-INVASIVE-SPECIES-2026. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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