This grant from the NAWCA Canada Program is for the long-term conservation of wetlands and associated habitats across North America. Its purpose is to protect, restore, and manage vital ecosystems for wetlands-associated migratory birds, including waterfowl. Proposals should demonstrate how partner activities contribute to maintaining healthy bird populations consistent with international conservation plans. Funding supports the acquisition of properties containing wetlands, and the restoration, enhancement, or management of these critical habitats. The program also seeks projects that reduce climate pollution, enhance climate resilience, promote land conservation, support biodiversity, and foster strong partnerships for sustainable conservation efforts.
Opportunity ID: 347617
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | F24AS00009 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | F24AS00009 – NAWCA 2024 Canada 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: | Apr 19, 2023 |
Last Updated Date: | Aug 24, 2023 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 25, 2023 Aug 25, 2023; Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date. |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 25, 2023 Aug 25, 2023; Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date. |
Archive Date: | Aug 26, 2023 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $26,000,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments County 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 Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Small businesses Independent school districts |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | https://fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-grants-canada |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
Description: | The NAWCA Canada program promotes partnerships between public agencies and groups interested in: a) 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; b) maintaining and improving the current distributions of wetlands-associated migratory bird populations; and c) 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, Partners in Flight Bird Conservation Plan, and other international obligations contained in the treaties and migratory bird conventions and other agreements with Canada, Mexico, and other countries. Proposals to the NAWCA Canada program should demonstrate how the activities of partners would encourage sustainable and effective programs for the long-term conservation of wetlands-associated migratory birds. NAWCA funds wetlands conservation projects that include: a) the acquisition of property containing wetlands ecosystems and associated habitats, including water rights, where the acquired land will be administered for its long-term conservation and for the benefit of migratory birds, fish, and other wildlife that depend on it; and/or b) restoration, enhancement, or management of wetlands ecosystems and associated habitats, where these activities will be conducted on lands and waters that will be administered for their long-term conservation and for the benefit of migratory birds, fish, and other wildlife that depend on them. NAWCA Canada proposals contribute 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 |
---|---|---|
NOFO updated to include Goals | Aug 24, 2023 | |
Apr 19, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | F24AS00009 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | F24AS00009 – NAWCA 2024 Canada 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: | Apr 19, 2023 |
Last Updated Date: | Aug 24, 2023 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 25, 2023 Aug 25, 2023; Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date. |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 25, 2023 Aug 25, 2023; Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date. |
Archive Date: | Aug 26, 2023 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $26,000,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments County 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 Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Small businesses Independent school districts |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | https://fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-grants-canada |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
Description: | The NAWCA Canada program promotes partnerships between public agencies and groups interested in: a) 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; b) maintaining and improving the current distributions of wetlands-associated migratory bird populations; and c) 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, Partners in Flight Bird Conservation Plan, and other international obligations contained in the treaties and migratory bird conventions and other agreements with Canada, Mexico, and other countries. Proposals to the NAWCA Canada program should demonstrate how the activities of partners would encourage sustainable and effective programs for the long-term conservation of wetlands-associated migratory birds. NAWCA funds wetlands conservation projects that include: a) the acquisition of property containing wetlands ecosystems and associated habitats, including water rights, where the acquired land will be administered for its long-term conservation and for the benefit of migratory birds, fish, and other wildlife that depend on it; and/or b) restoration, enhancement, or management of wetlands ecosystems and associated habitats, where these activities will be conducted on lands and waters that will be administered for their long-term conservation and for the benefit of migratory birds, fish, and other wildlife that depend on them. NAWCA Canada proposals contribute 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | F24AS00009 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | F24AS00009 – NAWCA 2024 Canada 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: | Apr 19, 2023 |
Last Updated Date: | Apr 19, 2023 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 25, 2023 Aug 25, 2023; Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date. |
Archive Date: | Aug 26, 2023 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $26,000,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments State governments Special district governments Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | https://fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-grants-canada |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
Description: | The NAWCA Canada program promotes partnerships between public agencies and groups interested in: a) 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; b) maintaining and improving the current distributions of wetlands-associated migratory bird populations; and c) 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, Partners in Flight Bird Conservation Plan, and other international obligations contained in the treaties and migratory bird conventions and other agreements with Canada, Mexico, and other countries. Proposals to the NAWCA Canada program should demonstrate how the activities of partners would encourage sustainable and effective programs for the long-term conservation of wetlands-associated migratory birds. NAWCA funds wetlands conservation projects that include: a) the acquisition of property containing wetlands ecosystems and associated habitats, including water rights, where the acquired land will be administered for its long-term conservation and for the benefit of migratory birds, fish, and other wildlife that depend on it; and/or b) restoration, enhancement, or management of wetlands ecosystems and associated habitats, where these activities will be conducted on lands and waters that will be administered for their long-term conservation and for the benefit of migratory birds, fish, and other wildlife that depend on them. NAWCA Canada proposals contribute 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 347617 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Call for Canadian NAWCA Proposal 2024-2.pdf
Folder 347617 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> F24AS00009_NOFO_Updated.pdf
Folder 347617 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Canadian NAWCA Proposal Template 2024-2.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 | F24AS00009 | F24AS00009 – NAWCA 2024 Canada Grants | PKG00281247 | May 26, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
347617 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
347617 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
347617 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
347617 SF424A-1.0.pdf
347617 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
347617 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
347617 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf