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F27AS00008-NAWCA 2027-1 US Standard Grants
Posted Jul 24, 2026·open
AGENCY
DOI-FWS
PROGRAM
Discretionary
AMOUNT
$250K – $3.0M
CLOSES
Sep 25, 2026
Description
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) U.S. Standard grants are competitive, matching grants that support public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the U.S. that involve long-term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for the benefit of all wetlands-associated migratory birds. A 1 to 1 match to grant ratio is a requirement. For US Standard scoring criteria (page 33 of US Standard Instructions) and US Eligibility criteria, visit: https://www.fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-us-standard-grantsTo view previously successful awarded NAWCA US Standard Projects, visit NAWCA's external facing database to query for your viewing: https://www.fws.gov/grantsum/
Eligibility
County governments; State governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); City or township governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Small businesses; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
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Additional details
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Cost sharing required
- Yes
- Archived
- Sep 26, 2026
Opportunity number: F27AS00008
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