Quagga/Zebra Mussels Newshttps://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Invasives/Quagga-Mussels/NewsNotice of Funding Opportunity: Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United Stateshttps://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Invasives/Quagga-Mussels/News/notice-of-funding-opportunity-implementation-of-the-quagga-and-zebra-mussel-action-plan-qzap-in-the-western-united-statesGeneralTue, 18 Aug 2020 10:02:03 GMTNotice of Funding Opportunity: Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States<p>The following information is being forwarded on behalf of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service:</p> <p>The Funding Opportunity for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife QZAP FY2020 has officially been posted. The total funding amount for projects is approximately $1,830,000.00, which is a significant increase from years past. Consequently, USFWS has expanded the categories and priorities of potential projects. Additionally, there is a significant change in the application process this year resulting from our transition to <a href="https://home.grantsolutions.gov/home/" target="_blank"><img alt="link opens in new window" src="/portals/0/Images/Shared/new-window-icon.gif" />GrantSolutions.gov</a>. This opportunity will be open for application through October 18, 2020. As of now, applications will need to be submitted through <a href="https://home.grantsolutions.gov/home/" target="_blank"><img alt="link opens in new window" src="/portals/0/Images/Shared/new-window-icon.gif" />GrantSolutions.gov</a>, and you will need to create a login and password to access the system. There are recipient tutorials online linked below. Below are the steps you will need to take to access and locate the funding announcement. The funding announcement number is F20AS00078 and the full title is "Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States". Please disseminate this opportunity to all interested parties. Please feel free to reach out to Barak Shemai, USFWS Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, at <a href="mailto:barak_shemai@fws.gov">barak_shemai@fws.gov</a> or (505) 248-6593 with any questions.</p> <p>PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AFTER CREATING A LOGIN AND PASSWORD!</p> <ul> <li>Sign into <a href="https://home.grantsolutions.gov/home/" target="_blank"><img alt="link opens in new window" src="/portals/0/Images/Shared/new-window-icon.gif" />GrantSolutions.gov</a></li> <li>Go to the Funding Opportunities page</li> <li>Once there use CTRL + F to search the name of the opportunity "name in full" or "QZAP"</li> <li>You should see the QZAP opportunity - Select Apply on the far right</li> </ul> <p>Links to the recipient training videos:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.doi.gov/grants/grantsolutions" target="_blank"><img alt="link opens in new window" src="/portals/0/Images/Shared/new-window-icon.gif" />U.S. Department of Interior – GrantSolutions</a></li> <li><a href="https://home.grantsolutions.gov/home/recipient-training-videos/" target="_blank"><img alt="link opens in new window" src="/portals/0/Images/Shared/new-window-icon.gif" />GS Recipient Training Videos</a></li> </ul> <p>Link to general information:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://fs.doi.gov/adfs/ls/?client-request-id=7b16719f-70dc-9000-8d33-99235b1a8199&username=&wa=wsignin1.0&wtrealm=urn%3afederation%3aMicrosoftOnline&wctx=estsredirect%3d2%26estsrequest%3drQIIAZ1RQYvTQBjNNN3YdnexLCLiadE9CZPOTGaSScBD02QQdVVWZHEFl6RJ2mDbpElWip70JIhQL8J6ETz26En2IHuUPfVc_AGLJxEEj6Z48bj4Do-Px-Pjfe-7JmMVW1voLzS4ZIiiCMNuuJz-QbbRaH4YX3z-LZWmb7TDq48uvzh8D1bjJFeDJFZ7ydMZIP2iSHOr1SqVYZ6mat73sjBN4lGhdpNhaz9KsmHeCsLIOxgUqpenk88AzAE4BWBWGXNuI8cxBScuYchBdtshgpkuFQ7Hpk0QdilxTW5qVHddpwOFS5GruYJ1BNWp2aaUCN11ENOFMJnQjaWk2dS1SWnrmB2bGcRgVGChmxrCi8r5u-2Dok-WlGTxs_Bnpb7MuJ8meTGTz1TMp9JWbvOZ70HqYw5pYPiwzIhhpJGIIuQxatITWUnScBQH8yr4Xl1DslWrNZrSJWlT-l0FH1fKesmvt18Xr29uv7v95fGxW5dOVlp3bjwc9LYzQvIdvDcUvUzs5oNdkz7Ak1vG_R3tyXgyZHwUoEH7OrfwVAFTRTlS6jW5KV2RO_fwqQJ-KODVOemo_h_fWTQuEETKeznEfBNhi2KLGXvzVbBYw416N_EzbxTEwcYWxn7AEdcgN0IEKfYZ9H2DQ-R3qdblHg-593L9TLbjdekP0#" target="_blank"><img alt="link opens in new window" src="/portals/0/Images/Shared/new-window-icon.gif" />FWS GrantSolutions</a></li> </ul> Notice of Funding Opportunity for the 2019 Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan for Western Watershttps://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Invasives/Quagga-Mussels/News/notice-of-funding-opportunity-for-the-2019-quagga-and-zebra-mussel-action-plan-for-western-watersGeneralTue, 05 Mar 2019 17:26:41 GMTNotice of Funding Opportunity for the 2019 Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan for Western Waters<p>The following information is being forwarded on behalf of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service:</p> <p>The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the 2019 Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan for Western Waters has opened for competition at <a href="https://www.grants.gov/" target="_blank"><img alt="link opens in new window" src="/portals/0/Images/Shared/new-window-icon.gif" />grants.gov</a>. Please follow this link for direct access <a href="https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html?keywords=f19as00118" target="_blank"><img alt="link opens in new window" src="/portals/0/Images/Shared/new-window-icon.gif" />2019 QZAP NOFO</a>. If you are unable to use this link you can search for F19AS000118 at <a href="https://www.grants.gov/" target="_blank"><img alt="link opens in new window" src="/portals/0/Images/Shared/new-window-icon.gif" />grants.gov</a>. The announcement will be open through April 27, 2019, at which time all projects will be evaluated for award. In an effort toward wide dissemination, please forward this email to all potentially interested parties. Please carefully read all requirements and application review process, as some things have changed again this year. Feel free to contact Barak Shemai, USFWS Region 2 Fish and Aquatic Conservation, at <em><a href="mailto:barak_shemai@fws.gov">barak_shemai@fws.gov</a> or (505) 248-6593</em> with any subject questions</p>