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International Programs & Trade, Invasive Species Program Funding Opportunity

Forest Service · USDA-FS-IPT-INVASIVE-SPECIES-2026 · Deadline: September 30, 2026 · Advertised ceiling: $250k

Program-level history — this opportunity doesn't publish per-opportunity awards, so these numbers describe its parent program (CFDA 10.684, International Forestry Programs), not this competition alone. Labeled that way on purpose.

Ask-amount guidance

Applicants here typically receive far less than the advertised ceiling: the program median is $75k against a $250k ceiling (30%). Budgets far above the median need a story; budgets far below leave money on the table.

Draw-down reality (program)

Across 283 completed awards in this program (FY2021+ sample, USAspending outlay records), grantees ultimately drew a median 100% of obligated funds. A median well under 100% means underspend or early closure is common here — worth knowing before promising a spend-down timeline.

Listing summary

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 …

Eligibility: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Public and State institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other), Nonprofits with 501(c)(3), other than higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others · Categories: Environment, Natural Resources · official listing ↗

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