F27AS00008-NAWCA 2027-1 US Standard Grants
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listings: 15.623 -- North American Wetlands Conservation Fund
Last Updated: July 24, 2026
Description
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...
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Eligibility
Eligible applicants
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
For US Standard eligibility criteria, proposal instructions, and proposal template, visit: https://fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-grants-us-standard
Grantor contact information
Description
DBHC Office
DBHC@fws.gov
DBHC email
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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Closing: September 25, 2026
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date.
Award
$46,000,000
Program Funding
25
Expected awards
$250,001
Award Minimum
$3,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
F27AS00008
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Natural resources
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
July 24, 2026
Archive date:
September 26, 2026
