Opportunity Information: Apply for F19AS00112

The "Regional Panels of the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F19AS00112) is a U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary grant intended to support the work of the Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Task Force through funding for its regional panels. The ANS Task Force was created under the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act (NANPCA) of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4721-4728, as amended). Its overall mission is to help the United States prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species, also widely called aquatic invasive species (AIS), while also supporting monitoring, control, research, and the sharing of information related to these species.

The ANS Task Force is co-chaired by USFWS and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It includes 13 federal agency members and 15 ex officio members, reflecting a structure meant to bring together federal expertise and broader stakeholder perspectives. Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) guidelines, the Task Force operates with the help of regional panels and issue-specific committees. These groups are designed to coordinate across agencies and to connect government efforts with the private sector and other North American interests, recognizing that invasive species prevention and response typically require collaboration across jurisdictions and sectors.

A central focus of this funding is the establishment and support of six regional panels. These panels are meant to convene a broad mix of stakeholders and provide balanced, regionally grounded advice to the national ANS Task Force on issues that are especially important within their respective areas. In practice, this can include helping align priorities among states, tribes, federal agencies, local partners, researchers, and industry groups; identifying regional pathways for invasive species introduction and spread; promoting consistent prevention and outreach strategies; and improving coordination on monitoring and management approaches.

From the posted opportunity details, the funding instrument is a grant under the Natural Resources funding activity category, with CFDA number 15.608. The listed award ceiling is $40,000, and the announcement anticipated six awards, consistent with the six regional panels referenced in the description. Eligibility is shown as "unrestricted," meaning it was open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that might have been provided in the full notice.

Importantly, the posting also states that the recipient has already been selected and that the opportunity is not a request for applications. The original record was created February 22, 2019, and the closing field reflects that the competition was not open at the time of posting (or was already concluded). In other words, the listing functions more as a public notice of an award or intended award action tied to supporting the regional panel structure, rather than an active solicitation for new proposals.

  • The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Regional Panels of the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Feb 22, 2019.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by THE RECIPENT HAS BEEN SELECTED. THIS OPPORTUNITY IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $40,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the "Regional Panels of the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force" grant opportunity?

It is a U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary grant opportunity intended to support the work of the Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Task Force by funding its regional panels.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?

The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is F19AS00112.

Which federal agency is offering this grant?

The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).

What is the purpose of the funding described in this opportunity?

The funding is focused on the establishment and support of six ANS Task Force regional panels, which provide regionally grounded advice and coordination support to the national ANS Task Force.

What is the Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Task Force?

The ANS Task Force is a federal body created to help the United States prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species (also called aquatic invasive species, or AIS) and to support monitoring, control, research, and information sharing related to these species.

What law established the ANS Task Force?

The ANS Task Force was created under the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act (NANPCA) of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4721-4728, as amended).

What types of species does this program focus on?

The focus is on aquatic nuisance species, also widely referred to as aquatic invasive species (AIS), particularly in the context of preventing their introduction and spread.

Who co-chairs the ANS Task Force?

The Task Force is co-chaired by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

How is the ANS Task Force structured in terms of membership?

The Task Force includes 13 federal agency members and 15 ex officio members, reflecting participation from federal agencies as well as broader stakeholder perspectives.

How does the ANS Task Force operate under federal advisory rules?

Under Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) guidelines, the Task Force operates with the help of regional panels and issue-specific committees to support coordination and communication across agencies and stakeholders.

How many regional panels are supported by this funding?

This opportunity emphasizes the establishment and support of six regional panels.

What is the role of the regional panels?

The regional panels convene a broad mix of stakeholders and provide balanced advice to the national ANS Task Force on issues that are especially important within their regions. They are intended to support coordination and alignment across jurisdictions and sectors.

What kinds of activities might regional panels help with, based on the description?

Examples mentioned include aligning priorities among states, tribes, federal agencies, local partners, researchers, and industry groups; identifying regional pathways for introduction and spread; promoting consistent prevention and outreach strategies; and improving coordination on monitoring and management approaches.

What is the funding instrument used for this opportunity?

The funding instrument is a grant.

What is the funding activity category listed for this opportunity?

The funding activity category is Natural Resources.

What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity lists CFDA number 15.608.

What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) shown?

The listed award ceiling is $40,000.

How many awards were anticipated?

The announcement anticipated six awards, consistent with the six regional panels described.

Who is eligible to apply, according to the posting?

Eligibility is shown as "unrestricted," meaning it was open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may have been included in the full notice.

Is this opportunity currently open for applications?

No. The posting states that the recipient has already been selected and that the opportunity is not a request for applications.

What does it mean that the "recipient has already been selected"?

It means the listing functions as a public notice of an award or intended award action rather than an active solicitation for new proposals.

What is the record creation date shown for this opportunity?

The original record was created on February 22, 2019.

What does the closing information indicate?

The closing field indicates the competition was not open at the time of posting (or was already concluded).

How does this funding relate to coordination across jurisdictions and sectors?

The opportunity description emphasizes that invasive species prevention and response typically require collaboration across jurisdictions and sectors, and that the regional panels help connect federal efforts with the private sector and other North American interests.

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