Invasive Species Eradication Funding Opportunity (USFWS)

USFWS invites proposals to support the eradication of a newly introduced or established species in terrestrial or aquatic habitats of the United States, including the U.S. territories (aquatic habitats include freshwater, wetland, riparian, estuarian, and marine). While preference will be given to proposals that result in eradication of invasive species, research proposals that advance research that increases the effectiveness and availability of eradication tools will be considered. Eligible activities for the Invasive Species Eradication Funding Opportunity are those that support achieving the goal of eradication in the immediate future, including:

• Deployment of eradication actions:
• Implement actions on site that support the eradication of the targeted species;
• Implement integrated pest management processes that minimize the impacts of non-target species; and,
• Implement immediate monitoring as part of the eradication project to verify eradication success.
• Eradication research and development:
  • Research and development of new treatments or tools that will significantly increase the effectiveness and near-term availability of eradication tools.
  • Research and development may be part of a broader eradication effort in an applicant’s proposal or may be a stand-alone proposal.
  • Monitoring as part of research is appropriate. However, proposals that focus primarily on monitoring will not be considered, as the intent for supporting research and development is to lead to new treatments and tools as described above