The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offers the NAWCA US Standard Grants, a competitive matching program. This grant is for public-private partnerships in the United States dedicated to advancing the North American Wetlands Conservation Act’s objectives. Projects must focus on long-term protection, restoration, enhancement, or establishment of wetland and associated upland habitats. The aim is to benefit diverse wetland ecosystems and maintain abundant populations of waterfowl and other migratory birds. A 1:1 non-federal match is required, and research funding is ineligible. This initiative aligns with the Department of Interior’s mission to conserve natural resources, reduce climate pollution, enhance resilience, and foster biodiversity through collaborative partnerships.
Opportunity ID: 351548
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F25AS00003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F25AS00003 – NAWCA 2025-1 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: | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 23, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59p.m. ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 23, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59p.m. ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 24, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,001 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts County governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Individuals Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | For additional US Standard information, 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 351548 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_F25AS00003.pdf
Folder 351548 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 2024 US Standard Instructions FINAL Dec 18 23.pdf
Folder 351548 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 2024 US ST Proposal Tables Template.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 | F25AS00003 | F25AS00003 – NAWCA 2025-1 US Standard Grants | PKG00284223 | Dec 18, 2023 | Feb 23, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351548 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351548 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
351548 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
351548 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351548 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
351548 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
351548 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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