The Emergency Wetlands Resources Act of 1986 is the authorizing legislation for the FWS NWI program, CFDA 15.665
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listings
- 15.665 -- National Wetlands Inventory
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) program was established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to conduct a nationwide inventory of U.S. wetlands to aid in conservation efforts. NWI geospatial data (i.e., maps) are widely distributed and used extensively by industry, all levels of government, researchers, educators and the general public.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Administrative Officer Sonjia Harris 703 358-1867
Sonjia_Harris@fws.gov
sonjia_harris@fws.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| UMD_NWI_NOFO_2018_DRAFT_7-19-18_1.docx | Development of scalable wetlands mapping etc | Jul 23, 2018 07:16 PM UTC |
| 3-2460.pdf | Application Instructions | Jul 23, 2018 07:18 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: July 30, 2019
Award
$--
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$131,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
F18AS00257
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Environment
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
July 24, 2018
Archive date:
July 30, 2019
