This grant, the NAWCA US Standard Grants Program, is for supporting competitive, matching public-private partnerships across the United States. Its primary purpose is to fund projects that align with the North American Wetlands Conservation Act, focusing on long-term protection, restoration, enhancement, or establishment of wetland and associated upland habitats to benefit migratory birds. Administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Department of Interior, it requires a 1:1 non-federal match. Please note that research funding is ineligible for this program. This initiative contributes directly to the department’s mission of conserving vital natural resources and expanding access to outdoor recreation.
Opportunity ID: 339896
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F23AS00009 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F23AS00009 – NAWCA 2023-2 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 08, 2022 July 8, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 08, 2022 July 8, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 09, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,001 |
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 NAWCA 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. Projects must involve only long-term protection, restoration, enhancement and/or establishment of wetland and associated upland habitats to benefit migratory birds. 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:
Stacy Sanchez
stacy_sanchez@fws.gov Email:stacy_sanchez@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| minor update | Jun 16, 2022 | |
| Apr 28, 2022 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F23AS00009 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F23AS00009 – NAWCA 2023-2 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 08, 2022 July 8, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 08, 2022 July 8, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 09, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,001 |
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 NAWCA 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. Projects must involve only long-term protection, restoration, enhancement and/or establishment of wetland and associated upland habitats to benefit migratory birds. 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:
Stacy Sanchez
stacy_sanchez@fws.gov Email:stacy_sanchez@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F23AS00009 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F23AS00009 – NAWCA 2023-2 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: | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 08, 2022 July 8, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 09, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,001 |
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 NAWCA 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. Projects must involve only long-term protection, restoration, enhancement and/or establishment of wetland and associated upland habitats to benefit migratory birds. 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:
Stacy Sanchez
stacy_sanchez@fws.gov Email:stacy_sanchez@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 339896 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_F23AS00009.pdf
Folder 339896 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 2022 Financial Table Example.pdf
Folder 339896 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 2022 Eligibility Criteria and Processes Final Dec 2021.pdf
Folder 339896 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 2022 US Standard Proposal Outline Template edits added April 2022.pdf
Folder 339896 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 2022 US Standard Instructions edits added Apr 2022 FINAL.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Stacy Sanchez stacy_sanchez@fws.gov Email: stacy_sanchez@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.623 | F23AS00009 | F23AS00009 – NAWCA 2023-2 US Standard Grants | PKG00273781 | Apr 28, 2022 | Jul 08, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
339896 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
339896 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
339896 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
339896 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
339896 SF424A-1.0.pdf
339896 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
339896 SF424D-1.1.pdf
339896 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf