F27AS00008-NAWCA 2027-1 US Standard Grants

DOI-FWS Posted F27AS00008

Description

The North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) U.S. Standard grants are competitive, matching grants that support public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the U.S. that involve long-term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for the benefit of all wetlands-associated migratory birds. A 1 to 1 match to grant ratio is a requirement. For US Standard scoring criteria (page 33 of US Standard Instructions) and US Eligibility criteria, visit: https://www.fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-us-standard-grantsTo view previously successful awarded NAWCA US Standard Projects, visit NAWCA's external facing database to query for your viewing: https://www.fws.gov/grantsum/

Eligibility

For US Standard eligibility criteria, proposal instructions, and proposal template, visit: https://fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-grants-us-standard
Funding Details
Award Floor
$250,001.00
Award Ceiling
$3,000,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$46,000,000.00
Expected Awards
25
Key Dates
Posted
July 24, 2026
Closes
September 25, 2026 55d
Archive Date
September 26, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
Fish and Wildlife Service
Agency Code
DOI-FWS
Funding Instrument
Other