The Department of North American Wetlands Conservation Council (NAWCC) is offering the U.S. Small Grants Program to support projects in the United States that align with the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. These projects focus on the long-term protection, restoration, and enhancement of wetlands and associated habitats for migratory birds. Applicants must provide a 1:1 match, and research funding is not eligible. As of June 2016, the award ceiling for this grant increased to $100,000, aiming to promote public-private partnerships for conservation efforts. Deadline for applications is November 3, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 288249
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F16AS00445 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NAWCA U.S. Small Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.623 — North American Wetlands Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 31, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 16, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 03, 2016 Due 4pm EST; All applicants submit SF-424 in grants.gov. In the grants.gov package, please leave project narrative form blank but submit with SF-424. Email proposal & support docs: nawca_smallgrants@fws.gov |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 03, 2016 Due 4pm EST; All applicants submit SF-424 in grants.gov. In the grants.gov package, please leave project narrative form blank but submit with SF-424. Email proposal & support docs: nawca_smallgrants@fws.gov |
| Archive Date: | Nov 04, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The U.S. Small Grants Program is a competitive, matching grants program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the United States that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. These projects must involve long-term protection, restoration, enhancement and/or establishment of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for the benefit of all wetlands-associated migratory birds. A 1:1 match is required. Research funding is ineligible. In June 2016, U.S. Small Grants Program award ceiling increased from $75,000 to $100,000 by the North American Wetlands Conservation Council (NAWCC). |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Small Grants Instructions and Proposal Outline |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rodecia Mcknight 7033582266
Email:Rodecia_McKnight@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Changes to close date explanation | Sep 16, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F16AS00445 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NAWCA U.S. Small Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.623 — North American Wetlands Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 31, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 16, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 03, 2016 Due 4pm EST; All applicants submit SF-424 in grants.gov. In the grants.gov package, please leave project narrative form blank but submit with SF-424. Email proposal & support docs: nawca_smallgrants@fws.gov |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 03, 2016 Due 4pm EST; All applicants submit SF-424 in grants.gov. In the grants.gov package, please leave project narrative form blank but submit with SF-424. Email proposal & support docs: nawca_smallgrants@fws.gov |
| Archive Date: | Nov 04, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The U.S. Small Grants Program is a competitive, matching grants program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the United States that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. These projects must involve long-term protection, restoration, enhancement and/or establishment of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for the benefit of all wetlands-associated migratory birds. A 1:1 match is required. Research funding is ineligible. In June 2016, U.S. Small Grants Program award ceiling increased from $75,000 to $100,000 by the North American Wetlands Conservation Council (NAWCC). |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Small Grants Instructions and Proposal Outline |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rodecia Mcknight 7033582266
Email:Rodecia_McKnight@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 288249 Other Supporting Documents-U.S. Small Grants Instructions -> SmallGrantsProposalOutline.pdf
Folder 288249 Other Supporting Documents-U.S. Small Grants Instructions -> U.S. Small Grants Instructions FY2017.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Rodecia Mcknight 7033582266
Email: Rodecia_McKnight@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.623 | PKG00227530 | Aug 31, 2016 | Nov 03, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
288249 SF424_Mandatory_1_2-1.2.pdf
288249 Mandatory_SF424D-1.1.pdf
288249 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
288249 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
288249 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
288249 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
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