F24AS00175- Rapid Response Fund for Aquatic Invasive Species
Key Information
Due Date: July 15, 2024
Agency: Not Specified
Source: Federal
Funding Category:
Environmental Remediation
Overview
Realizing the cost-effectiveness of prevention, ANSTF also adopts Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) as a backup strategy. In 2016, the Department of the Interior (DOI), collaborated with other agencies and partners to publish a report highlighting the important role of EDRR in combating invasive species, laying out a national framework.
To execute the framework effectively, DOI has prioritized finding and eradicating new invasive species before they spread and cause harm. These include identifying high-risk species and invasion hotspots, developing scientific tools for early detection, and establishing a Rapid Response Fund for swift action against invasive species.
The Rapid Response Fund serves to finance instant countermeasures to contain and exterminate newly detected species. The ANSTF sees this as a top-priority as outlined in their Strategic Plan for 2020-2025. Subsequently, a working group developed a structured process for the Fund, referred to as “The Model Process,” which was approved by 13 Federal and non-federal members of the ANSTF in 2023.
In 2023, funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law were allocated to establish the pilot Rapid Response Fund, led by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The grant supports rapid response to new species introduction into various U.S water bodies. It specifically deals with eradication, which means completely removing the invasive species from a specified area. More details about the Fund and the grant application process are available on the ANSTF's website.
Key Dates
Open Date: November 22, 2023
Application Due Date: July 15, 2024
Estimated Award Date: Not Specified
Additional Details
Eligible Activities
- Research and Development
Eligible Applicants
- State governments