The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Division of Bird Habitat Conservation offers the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (NMBCA) Grants. This competitive annual program supports projects focused on conserving neotropical migratory birds and their habitats across the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Administered by the DBHC, these grants are designed to protect and manage natural resources through collaboration. Applicants submit proposals during a single yearly funding cycle, with the FWS Director making final selections. The NMBCA program contributes significantly to climate resilience, fosters robust partnerships, and advances critical land conservation and biodiversity initiatives, aligning with the Department of Interior’s broader mission.
Opportunity ID: 343280
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F23AS00017 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F23AS00017 – FY23 Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act 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: | 15.635 — Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 25, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 25, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 03, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 03, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 04, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
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: | For additional NMBCA information, visit: https://fws.gov/service/neotropical-migratory-bird-conservation-act-nmbca-grant |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The United States Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (NMBCA) established an annual, competitive grants program to support projects that promote the conservation of neotropical migratory birds and their habitats in the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Division of Bird Habitat Conservation (DBHC) is responsible for managing the NMBCA grants program and administers all grants. Applicants submit project proposals to the DBHC during the program’s one funding cycle per year. The FWS Director selects the projects for funding. This program supports the DOI and FWS 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. NMBCA proposals contribute to efforts to support climate resilience, leverage partnerships, and support land conservation and biodiversity efforts. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Guy Foulks
Guy_B_Foulks@fws.gov Email:Guy_B_Foulks@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 343280 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_F23AS00017.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Guy Foulks Guy_B_Foulks@fws.gov Email: Guy_B_Foulks@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.635 | F23AS00017 | F23AS00017 – FY23 Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Grants | PKG00276577 | Sep 02, 2022 | Nov 03, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
343280 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
343280 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
343280 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
343280 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
343280 SF424A-1.0.pdf
343280 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf