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F27AS00008-NAWCA 2027-1 US Standard Grants

Federal funding opportunity F27AS00008 from Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior).

Posted: July 24, 2026
Closed: September 25, 2026
Award ceiling: $3,000,000
Award floor: $250,001
Program funding: $46,000,000
Expected awards: 25
Cost sharing: Yes
Instrument: Grant
Assistance listing: 15.623
Category: Natural Resources
Archives: September 26, 2026

Program funding history

Awards made under Assistance Listing 15.623 across FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.

FY2024 obligated: $89.5M
FY2025 obligated: $35.5M
FY2026 (to date) obligated: $10.6M
Awards in window: 342

Top recipients: Ducks Unlimited, Inc., Ducks Unlimited Canada, Ducks Unlimited Inc, The Nature Conservancy of Canada, Ducks Unlimited, Inc.

Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed September 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →

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Synopsis

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/

Who can apply

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Small businesses
State governments
City or township governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
County governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)

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

The official record

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Agency contact: Fish and Wildlife Service · [email protected] · 22041-3803

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