F26AS00004 - NAWCA 2026-1 US Standard Grants
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- F26AS00004
- Agency
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Applications due
- Award size
- $250,001 to $3,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Natural Resources
- Eligible applicants
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- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- Small Businesses
- State Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- County Governments
- City/Township Governments
- Special District Governments
- Independent School Districts
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Points of contact
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- Justin Markey justin_markey@fws.gov
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) U.S. Standard Grants Program, a competitive matching grant opportunity focused on supporting public-private partnerships for long-term protection, restoration, and enhancement of wetland and associated upland habitats across the United States. The program aims to benefit migratory bird populations, particularly waterfowl, consistent with various conservation plans. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, tribal organizations, nonprofits, educational institutions, and small businesses. Proposals must demonstrate a 1:1 non-federal match and cannot include research funding. Applications must be submitted electronically through GrantSolutions.gov by July 10, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
The total estimated funding available is $45,000,000, with expected awards ranging from $250,001 to $3,000,000 each. The anticipated project period is from May 1, 2026, to May 1, 2028, with awards potentially issued in May 2026 contingent on final budget approval. Project locations can be across the United States, focusing on critical wetland ecosystems and habitats for migratory birds.
Synopsis
The U.S. Standard Grants Program is a competitive, matching grant program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the United States that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. The program promotes partnerships projects that must involve a) only long-term protection, restoration, enhancement and/or establishment of wetland and associated upland habitats to benefit diversity of wetland ecosystems and b) maintaining an abundance of waterfowl (ducks, geese, and swans) and other populations of wetlands-associated migratory birds consistent with the objectives of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, U.S. Shorebird Conservation Plan, Waterbird Conservation Plan for the Americas, and Partners in Flight Bird Conservation Plan. The program requires a 1:1 non-federal match and research funding is ineligible. This program supports the Department of Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service mission of protecting and managing the nation's natural resources by collaborating with partners and stakeholders to conserve land and water and to expand outdoor recreation and access.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 US Standard Proposal Outline Template for 2026-1 FINAL March 2025.docx | DOCX document | |
| 2025 Financial Table Example for 2026-1.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| F26AS00004 NAWCA US.pdf |
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