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, and/or enhancement of wetland and associated upland habitats to benefit a variety 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's 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.The program for wetlands conservation and management grants is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Migratory Bird Program. Thirteen partner organizations make up the North American Wetlands Conservation (NAWC) Council and participate in the review and assessment of proposals. For U.S. Standard Instructions (scoring criteria page 32) and Eligibility Criteria, visit: https://www.fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-us-standard-grants To view previously successful awarded NAWCA US Standard Projects, visit NAWCA's external facing database to query for your viewing: https://www.fws.gov/grantsum/
Response Date	May 07, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Apr 03, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date	May 08, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling	3,000,000
Award Floor	250,001
Cost Sharing	Yes

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Independent school districts, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Private institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Special district governments, State governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Small businesses, County governments, City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Additional Info on Eligibility:

For US Standard eligiblity criteria, proposal instructions, proposal template, visit: https://fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-grants-us-standard

Additional Information

Agency Name	Fish and Wildlife Service
Link to Additional Information:	N/a
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 22041-3803

CFDA Program(s)

• 15.623: North American Wetlands Conservation Fund