F27AS00008-NAWCA 2027-1 US Standard Grants
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listings
- 15.623 -- North American Wetlands Conservation Fund
Archived opportunityLast Updated: Jul 24, 2026
Important dates
- Archived: September 26, 2026
- Closed: September 25, 2026
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date.
Award details
- Expected project funding: $46,000,000
- Expected awards: 25
Award min.
$250,001
Award max.
$3,000,000
- Funding opportunity number:F27AS00008
- Cost sharing or matching requirement:Yes
- Funding instrument type:
- Grant
- Opportunity Category:Discretionary
- Opportunity Category Explanation:Not specified
- Category of Funding Activity:
- Natural resources
- Category Explanation:Not specified
History
- Posted date: July 24, 2026
- Archive date: September 26, 2026
- Version: 1
Summary
Jump to documentsThe 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...
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Eligibility
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Business
- Small businesses
Government
- County governments
- City or township governments
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Additional information on eligibility
For US Standard eligibility criteria, proposal instructions, and proposal template, visit: https://fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-grants-us-standard
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| 2026_Eligibility_Criteria_and_Processes_final1_July_2026.pdf | 2026 Eligibility Criteria and Processes final1 July 2026.pdf | Jul 24, 2026 12:57 PM UTC |
| Foa_Content_of_F27AS00008_2027-1_US_Standard_final_NOFO.pdf | Foa_Content_of_F27AS00008 2027-1 US Standard final NOFO.pdf | Jul 24, 2026 12:55 PM UTC |
| 2026_US_Standard_Proposal_Outline_Template_for_2027-1.docx | 2026 US Standard Proposal Outline Template for 2027-1.docx | Jul 24, 2026 12:55 PM UTC |
| 2026_US_Standard_Instructions_for_2027-1_final_July_2026.pdf | 2026 US Standard Instructions for 2027-1 final July 2026.pdf | Jul 24, 2026 12:56 PM UTC |
| 2026_US_ST_Proposal_Tables_Template_for_2027-1.xlsx | 2026 US ST Proposal Tables Template for 2027-1.xlsx | Jul 24, 2026 12:56 PM UTC |
| 2026_Financial_Table_Example_for_2027-1.xlsx | 2026 Financial Table Example for 2027-1.xlsx | Jul 24, 2026 12:57 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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