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Find similar grantsAquatic Invasive Species Grant Program is sponsored by Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC). This program offers state-funded grants for the prevention and control of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in Montana. The goal is to protect Montana's natural resources from severe damage from AIS.
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Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program | Montana Invasive Species Invasive species harm our lands, waters and native species. The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, in coordination with the Montana Invasive Species Councils, offers state-funded grants for the prevention and control of aquatic invasive species (AIS).
The goal of the grants is to protect Montana's natural resources from severe and unacceptable damage from AIS by increasing local capacity and involvement in addressing AIS issues. DNRC provides fiscal management of the grant program and approves funding decisions, while MISC manages the application and review process and provides recommendations to DNRC. The legislature appropriated funding of $278,580/year for FY25.
DNRC may incur up to 10% of the yearly appropriation for administering the program. The next grant application window will open in Fall of 2026. The Montana Invasive Species Council is now accepting grant applications for FY26.
The FY26 grant application window is open through December 31, 2025. Access the application on Submittable HERE . For questions and comments please email DNRAISGrants@mt.
gov or submit a contact form here. Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Guidelines 2025-2026 Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Guidelines Submittable Help for Applicants and Recipients Online Grant System Training Help Articles Introduction to Submittable for Grantees ( Webinar - use access code: K29zQdB^) ( Agenda and Notes ) $50,000 per project. Projects can be up to 18 months with a one-year extension if needed.
Grantee must request any extension in writing to DNRC for approval. On-the-ground projects : Projects or programs that address AIS priorities and other eligible projects. Typically, these are monitoring and control projects.
Education and outreach projects : Expand capacity and distribution of AIS outreach and education to improve AIS awareness and reinforce the Clean Drain Dry message. AIS research projects : Applied research investigating techniques and strategies to improve AIS prevention, early detection, education or control. Projects must be applied research that addresses existing AIS priorities, gaps, questions or needs.
Current state-wide priorities that have been identified and vetted with former grantees and stakeholders for the upcoming AIS grant cycle include grants related to: Monitoring / early detection projects to expand local capacity and involvement in multi- AIS taxa early detection efforts. AIS outreach projects that expand AIS awareness at the local level.
AIS research projects including eDNA research related to dreissenid mussel early detection addressing eDNA Science Advisory Panel recommendations. Locally-led proposals that address the state-wide priorities will receive ranking preference, however all eligible grant requests will be evaluated and considered. Click HERE for the complete AIS Grant Program Guidelines, including the application process and ranking criteria.
Progress Reports and Reimbursement Invoices Recipients must submit progress reports quarterly or with every reimbursement request. The following materials are required: Vendor Invoice Instructions Authorized Signer Designation DNRC Reimbursement for Personnel Services Guide Please submit all completed and signed documents to DNRAISGRANTS@MT. Gov An outline of the final report is found in Attachment C of your grant agreement.
The following materials are required: Final Report Template (see agreement) Certificate of Compliance Please submit all completed and signed documents to DNRAISGRANTS@MT. Gov Reporting to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks All recipients are required to: SECTION 4. PROJECT SCOPE.
4. 2 To ensure effectiveness, consistency, and accuracy in messaging, Recipient agrees to coordinate with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) on the narratives and graphic identity of education and outreach materials produced through this Agreement. Branding resources are located at: http://cleandraindry.
mt. gov/Resources . 8.
3 Recipient agrees to operate watercraft inspection station in accordance with FWP Aquatic Invasive Species Management Program: Watercraft Inspection Station Operation Protocols . In addition to reporting requirements in Attachment C , Recipient will provide DNRC with watercraft inspection data, including number of vessels inspected, number of fouled boats, number of drive-bys reported, dates and hours of operation. 8.
4 All survey data will be submitted through FWP’s Mobile data collection app Survey123. Recipient must work with FWP to obtain access to that application prior to beginning survey efforts. ANY positive survey results WILL BE REPORTED WITHIN THREE DAYS to Craig McLane, FWP ( CMcLane@mt.
gov , 406-444-1224) and Liz Lodman, DNRC ( liz. lodman@mt. gov , 406-594-9816).
Reporting survey results to the press will be a joint effort between FWP and the Recipient, which will typically be accomplished via a joint press release. Recipient agrees to follow FWP’s monitoring protocols located at: https://fwp. mt.
gov/conservation/aquatic-invasive-species/resources For plankton sampling, Recipients are required to obtain a scientific collector’s permit from FWP at: https://fwp. mt. gov/buyandapply/commercialwildlifeandscientificpermits/scientific Contact FWP’s fisheries office for information at 406-444-2449.
Click below to see the Grants that have been funded by the AIS Grant Program. For more information contact DNRAISGrants@mt. gov For questions and comments please email DNRAISGrants@mt.
gov or submit a contact form here. Liz Lodman | Council Coordinator | Liz. Lodman@MT.
Gov Russ Hartzell | Program Coordinator | Russ. Hartzell2@MT. Gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Entities involved in the prevention and control of aquatic invasive species in Montana. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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F26AS00084 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes Tribes - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is sponsored by Fish and Wildlife Service. Using appropriations to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) anticipates providing grants to support development and/or implementation of Great Lakes Tribal Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans (Tribal AIS Plans).
Using appropriations to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) anticipates providing grants to support implementation of Great Lakes State Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans (State AIS Plans). State AIS Plans have been transmitted by state governors and then approved by the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force. All state grants will be awarded based on a competitive process for which only Great Lakes states or their designee are eligible. Funding Opportunity Number: F26AS00083. Assistance Listing: 15.662. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: NR. Award Amount: $100K – $600K per award.
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