Mid-Atlantic Panel on Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program

Mid-Atlantic Panel on Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Mid-Atlantic Panel on Aquatic Invasive Species
Last Updated: January 25, 2026

Summary

The Mid-Atlantic Panel on Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program invites proposals for funding to tackle aquatic invasive species (AIS) challenges. Key priorities include research on AIS management, innovative control methods, and educational outreach. Eligible applicants range from individuals in government agencies to non-profit organizations. The program seeks to support initiatives that align with the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force standards and aims to enhance regional AIS management strategies.

Overview

Request for Proposals The Mid-Atlantic Panel on Aquatic Invasive Species (MAPAIS) is offering a small grants competition to encourage interested groups and individuals to submit proposals for possible funding. Program priorities: The MAPAIS membership identified the following activities as high priorities for 2026. This is not an exclusive list, and priorities are listed in no particular order. Projects that address other AIS management topics will also be considered. Conduct research on AIS issues in the region such as prevention, early detection, rapid response, emerging invasions, and how climate change may influence AIS.Conduct innovative approaches to AIS control/eradication, or control/eradicate a high priority AIS population.Continue to develop vector management strategies for states and the region.Develop outreach and educational materials for classrooms and specific populations (K-Gray) to prevent the introduction and spread of AIS.Encourage states to develop and implement AIS management plans meeting the standards set by the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Any individuals in state or local agencies, institutions of higher education, commercial or non-profit organizations, professional, lake, landowner, watershed, tribes, and international organizations are eligible for funding as investigators or cooperators.