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F27AS00008-NAWCA 2027-1 US Standard Grants

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

Apply on Grants.gov →Application closes September 25, 2026

Posted
July 24, 2026
Closes
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
358

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

Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed August 2026

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

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

How to apply

Applications go through the official government listing. Grants Radar links you straight to the source — applying is free.

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

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