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F27AS00008-NAWCA 2027-1 US Standard Grants

Fish and Wildlife Service · F27AS00008

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Award Range

$250.001K$3.0M

Total Program Funding

$46.0M

Expected Awards

25

Deadline

September 25, 2026

What This Grant Funds

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/

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Who Can Apply

For US Standard eligibility criteria, proposal instructions, and proposal template, visit: https://fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-grants-us-standard

Eligible Applicant Types

Other Tribal OrganizationsSmall BusinessesCounty GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)501(c)(3) NonprofitsState GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal Governments

Funding Details

Minimum Award
$250.001K
Maximum Award
$3.0M
Total Program Funding
$46.0M
Expected Number of Awards
25
Cost Sharing Required?
Yes
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: July 24, 2026
Application Deadline: September 25, 2026 (39 days remaining)

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date.

Agency Contact

DBHC Office DBHC@fws.gov

DBHC@fws.gov

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