F26AS00104 State ANS Management Plan 2026

What the official notice requires

Pulled from the official notice Foa_Content_of_F26AS00104.pdf (21 pages) so you can see the requirements at a glance. Each item shows the notice's own words. Open the page to read it in context.

Registrations you need first (4)

• GrantSolutions · p. 3

  “Yes Closing Date Explanation Pre-proposals are due on July 29, 2026, and are submitted outside GrantSolutions.” Open page 3

• Grants.gov · p. 3

  “For technical assistance with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Customer Support at 1-800- 518-4726 or by email at Support@grants.gov.” Open page 3

• SAM.gov, Unique Entity ID (UEI) · p. 6

  “GET READY TO APPLY Required System Registrations Unique Entity Identifier and SAM.gov Registration Before applying, all applicants except individuals applying as a natural person must be registered in SAM.gov.” Open page 6

• Login.gov · p. 15

  “GrantSolutions requires users to log in through Login.gov.” Open page 15

Registration is free but can take weeks, so start now, not when the deadline is close. Get-ready checklist

Steps before the deadline

• Pre-proposal · p. 3

  “Yes Closing Date Explanation Pre-proposals are due on July 29, 2026, and are submitted outside GrantSolutions.” Open page 3

• Pre-proposal · p. 8

  “Stage One Application Requirements - Preliminary National Review For 2026, pre-proposals are due July 29, 2026.” Open page 8

• Pre-proposal · p. 8

  “Eligible entities must submit an approximately pre-proposal (maximum 6-8 pages) that contains:” Open page 8

• Pre-proposal · p. 12

  “Project Pre-proposals (Stage 1) Project pre-proposals must clearly acknowledge that the 25% cost-share (25% of total project costs), and the 5% limit on administrative costs, are both understood and must be shown within the draft budgets.” Open page 12

What to submit

• Budget narrative / justification · p. 9

  “For Stage 2 – You will be required to provide more detailed information to support our determination that your proposed costs conform to the 5% limit on admin costs (See the information on indirect costs in the budget narrative section below).” Open page 9

• Form SF-424 · p. 9

  “Forms/Assurances/Certifications Submission Requirement SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance Note:” Open page 9

• Form SF-424A · p. 9

  “For applicants requesting more than $100,000 in Federal funds, the Authorized Representative’s signature (or electronic equivalent) on the Application for Federal Assistance form also represents their certification of the statements in Appendix A to 43 CFR…” Open page 9

• Form SF-424C · p. 9

  “For applicants requesting more than $100,000 in Federal funds, the Authorized Representative’s signature (or electronic equivalent) on the Application for Federal Assistance form also represents their certification of the statements in Appendix A to 43 CFR…” Open page 9

• Form SF-LLL · p. 9

  “SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Required if requesting more than $100,000 in Federal funds and the applicant has used or plans to use funds other than Federal appropriated funds for lobbying related to the proposed project.” Open page 9

Cost share or match

• Cost share / match · p. 4

  “The grant program includes a 25% cost-share (of total project costs) and a 5% limit on administrative costs.” Open page 4

• Cost share / match · p. 6

  “Yes Section 4724 (b)(3)(a) of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 as amended (16 U.S.C. 4701-4741), requires those entities applying for funds under this Program to provide a 25% cost share (25% of total project costs).” Open page 6

• Cost share / match · p. 9

  “Budget must show individual entries for each proposed activity as well as Federal and non-Federal cost share (25% of total project costs - see sections on cost-share requirements) and acknowledge that administrative costs will not exceed 5% of the total…” Open page 9

• Cost share / match · p. 12

  “programs carried out with a grant in any fiscal year shall not exceed 5% of the amount of the grant in that year.” This limit applies to all administrative costs under the award, including the Federal share and any non-Federal shared costs or matching funds…” Open page 12

Dates in the notice

• July 29, 2026 · p. 3

  “Yes Closing Date Explanation Pre-proposals are due on July 29, 2026, and are submitted outside GrantSolutions.” Open page 3

• December 16, 2026 · p. 3

  “The Closing Date for this funding opportunity is December 16, 2026.” Open page 3

• October 14, 2026 · p. 3

  “To give applicants the time for the "back and forth" necessary to fix issues and complete their applications, the actual due date for Application Submission in GrantSolutions is October 14, 2026.” Open page 3

• 12/16/2026 · p. 15

  “Submission Dates and Times Closing Date for Applications: 12/16/2026 Closing Date Explanation Pre-proposals are due on July 29, 2026, and are submitted outside GrantSolutions.” Open page 15

Mistakes that get applications rejected (3)

• Unresolved civil-rights or legal findings: We are prohibited from making an award if a recipient or any key personnel are found ineligible,... · p. 16

  “We are prohibited from making an award if a recipient or any key personnel are found ineligible, prohibited, restricted, or otherwise excluded from receiving or participating in an award, as their ineligibility condition applies to this program.” Open page 16

• Outside what the program funds: If an applicant fails to meet the requirements or objectives of the NOFO, or does not provide sufficient... · p. 17

  “If an applicant fails to meet the requirements or objectives of the NOFO, or does not provide sufficient information for review, the applicant will be considered nonresponsive and eliminated from further review.” Open page 17

• Not an eligible applicant: Ineligible applicants will be contacted and given an explanation on why they are considered ineligible. · p. 18

  “Ineligible applicants will be contacted and given an explanation on why they are considered ineligible.” Open page 18