2026 Financial Table Example for 2027-1.xlsx

This file is a financial table example template for the 2027-1 NAWCA US Standard Grants opportunity. The template demonstrates the required format for budget submissions under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) U.S. Standard grants program, administered by the Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service. The file serves as guidance for applicants preparing financial documentation for competitive, matching grant proposals that support wetland protection, restoration, and enhancement projects benefiting migratory birds across the United States. The NAWCA program requires a mandatory 1:1 non-federal match ratio, meaning applicants must document matching funds or in-kind contributions equal to the federal grant amount requested.

Applicants for the 2027-1 cycle must submit their applications by May 7, 2026, with award notifications expected within 7 to 10 months following submission. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, tribal entities, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Projects typically operate on 2-3 year terms, during which all awarded funds must be expended or returned to the Fish and Wildlife Service. Final funding approval is determined by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission following recommendations from the North American Wetlands Conservation Council. Recipients must maintain detailed accounting systems documenting all federal grant expenditures and non-federal matching contributions for a retention period of 3 years after submission of the final project report.