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.
International Programs & Trade, Invasive Species Program Funding Opportunity
Forest Service · Opportunity number USDA-FS-IPT-INVASIVE-SPECIES-2026
Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 1, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | USDA-FS-IPT-INVASIVE-SPECIES-2026 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Forest Service Department of Agriculture |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 10.684 |
| Posted | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Deadline | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $250,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 3 |
| Estimated total program funding | $500,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | Yes |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Environment |
| Last updated here | Oct 1, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- City or township governments
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- Public and state colleges and universities
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Private colleges and universities
- County governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
- State governments
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Who should take a closer look
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
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).
Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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