This U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant program, operating under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA), is a competitive, matching initiative designed to support public-private partnerships across the United States. This grant is for the purpose of funding projects that ensure the long-term protection, restoration, enhancement, and establishment of wetland and associated upland habitats. These efforts aim to benefit the diversity of wetland ecosystems and maintain abundant populations of waterfowl and other wetland-associated migratory birds, aligning with various national and continental bird conservation plans. A key requirement is a 1:1 non-federal match, and research funding is strictly ineligible. The program directly supports the Department of Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s mission of conserving the nation’s natural resources.
Opportunity ID: 358607
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F26AS00004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F26AS00004 – NAWCA 2026-1 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: | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 10, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, July 10, 2025, 11:59p.m. Eastern Time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 10, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, July 10, 2025, 11:59p.m. Eastern Time. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $45,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,001 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Independent school districts State governments Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| 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. |
| 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 358607 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> F26AS00004 NAWCA US.pdf
Folder 358607 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 2025 US Standard Proposal Outline Template for 2026-1 FINAL March 2025.pdf
Folder 358607 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 2025 Financial Table Example for 2026-1.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 | F26AS00004 | F26AS00004 – NAWCA 2026-1 US Standard Grants | PKG00290521 | Mar 31, 2025 | Jul 10, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
358607 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
358607 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
358607 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
358607 SF424A-1.0.pdf
358607 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
358607 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
358607 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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