The Department of the Interior (DOI) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) are offering this NAWCA 2025 Mexico Grant to promote vital partnerships for North American natural resource conservation. This grant is for the purpose of protecting, improving, restoring, and managing diverse wetland ecosystems and habitats, specifically benefiting migratory birds, fish, and wildlife in Mexico. It fosters collaboration between public agencies and groups dedicated to environmental preservation. Supporting the DOI/FWS mission, the program emphasizes conserving land and water via stakeholder engagement, expanding outdoor recreation and access. A mandatory 1:1 match is required from all successful applicants to ensure shared commitment to these critical conservation efforts.
Opportunity ID: 352616
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F25AS00006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F25AS00006 – NAWCA 2025 Mexico Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.623 — North American Wetlands Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 13, 2024 Applications must be submitted into www.grantsolutions.gov no later than 11:59pm U.S. EASTERN TIME on May 13, 2024. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 13, 2024 Applications must be submitted into www.grantsolutions.gov no later than 11:59pm U.S. EASTERN TIME on May 13, 2024. |
| Archive Date: | May 14, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Independent school districts County governments Small businesses Individuals Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | For more information on NAWCA Mexico, visit: https://www.fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-grants-mexico-program |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Mexico Standard Program’s goal is to promote partnerships between public agencies and groups interested in protecting, improving, restoring, and managing an appropriate distribution and diversity of wetland ecosystems and other habitats for wetlands-associated migratory birds and other fish and wildlife in North America. A 1:1 match is required. This program supports the DOI and FWS 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Andrea Grosse
Andrea_Grosse@fws.gov Email:Andrea_Grosse@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updated needed to update the attachment with instructions | Feb 28, 2024 | |
| Feb 23, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F25AS00006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F25AS00006 – NAWCA 2025 Mexico Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.623 — North American Wetlands Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 13, 2024 Applications must be submitted into www.grantsolutions.gov no later than 11:59pm U.S. EASTERN TIME on May 13, 2024. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 13, 2024 Applications must be submitted into www.grantsolutions.gov no later than 11:59pm U.S. EASTERN TIME on May 13, 2024. |
| Archive Date: | May 14, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Independent school districts County governments Small businesses Individuals Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | For more information on NAWCA Mexico, visit: https://www.fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-grants-mexico-program |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Mexico Standard Program’s goal is to promote partnerships between public agencies and groups interested in protecting, improving, restoring, and managing an appropriate distribution and diversity of wetland ecosystems and other habitats for wetlands-associated migratory birds and other fish and wildlife in North America. A 1:1 match is required. This program supports the DOI and FWS 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Andrea Grosse
Andrea_Grosse@fws.gov Email:Andrea_Grosse@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F25AS00006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F25AS00006 – NAWCA 2025 Mexico Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.623 — North American Wetlands Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 13, 2024 Applications must be submitted into www.grantsolutions.gov no later than 11:59pm U.S. EASTERN TIME on May 13, 2024. |
| Archive Date: | May 14, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses Independent school districts County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | For more information on NAWCA Mexico, visit: https://www.fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-grants-mexico-program |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Mexico Standard Program’s goal is to promote partnerships between public agencies and groups interested in protecting, improving, restoring, and managing an appropriate distribution and diversity of wetland ecosystems and other habitats for wetlands-associated migratory birds and other fish and wildlife in North America. A 1:1 match is required. This program supports the DOI and FWS 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Andrea Grosse
Andrea_Grosse@fws.gov Email:Andrea_Grosse@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 352616 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_F25AS00006.pdf
Folder 352616 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> NAWCA Mexico 2025 Instructions February 26 2024.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Andrea Grosse Andrea_Grosse@fws.gov Email: Andrea_Grosse@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.623 | F25AS00006 | F25AS00006 – NAWCA 2025 Mexico Grants | PKG00285039 | Feb 23, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352616 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352616 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
352616 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
352616 SF424A-1.0.pdf
352616 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
352616 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
352616 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf