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F27AS00008-NAWCA 2027-1 US Standard Grants
Fish and Wildlife Service
F27AS00008
DOI-FWS
General Information
Est. Program Funding:
Closing Date:
Expected No. of Awards
Award Ceiling
Opportunity Number:
F27AS00008
Owning Agency:
DOI-FWS
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)
Synopsis
| 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/ | |
| Response Date | Sep 25, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Posting Date | Jul 24, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Archive Date | Sep 26, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award Ceiling | 3,000,000 |
| Award Floor | 250,001 |
| Cost Sharing | Yes |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, State governments, County governments, Small businesses, City or township governments, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Info on 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 |
Additional Information
| Agency Name | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Link to Additional Information: | N/a |
| Grantor Contact Information: |
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CFDA Program(s)
- 15.623: North American Wetlands Conservation Fund
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