The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering the competitive NAWCA US Standard Grants Program to fund public-private partnerships across the United States. This matching grant supports projects that align with the North American Wetlands Conservation Act, focusing on the long-term protection, restoration, enhancement, or establishment of wetland and associated upland habitats. The primary goals are to benefit the diversity of wetland ecosystems, maintain abundant waterfowl populations, and conserve other wetlands-associated migratory birds, consistent with major bird conservation plans. A 1:1 non-federal match is required, and research funding is ineligible. This program advances the Department of Interior’s mission by fostering land and water conservation, supporting climate resilience, boosting biodiversity, and expanding outdoor recreation opportunities through collaborative partnerships.
Opportunity ID: 354403
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F25AS00010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F25AS00010 – NAWCA 2025-2 US Standard 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: | May 22, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 22, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 11, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, July 11, 2024, 11:59p.m. Eastern Time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 11, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, July 11, 2024, 11:59p.m. Eastern Time. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 12, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $45,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,001 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments |
| Additional Information 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 |
| Description: | 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. Also, this program contributes to efforts to reduce climate pollution, support climate resilience, support land conservation and biodiversity efforts and leverage partnerships. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Justin Markey
justin_markey@fws.gov Email:justin_markey@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 354403 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_F25AS00010.pdf
Folder 354403 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 2024 Financial Table Example update for 2025-2.pdf
Folder 354403 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 2024 US Standard Proposal Outline Template for 2025-2.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Justin Markey justin_markey@fws.gov Email: justin_markey@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.623 | F25AS00010 | F25AS00010 – NAWCA 2025-2 US Standard Grants | PKG00286578 | May 21, 2024 | Jul 11, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
354403 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
354403 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
354403 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
354403 SF424A-1.0.pdf
354403 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
354403 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
354403 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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