§ Federal grant opportunity · F27AS00008
F27AS00008-NAWCA 2027-1 US Standard Grants
Fish and Wildlife Service is accepting applications for F27AS00008-NAWCA 2027-1 US Standard Grants. The deadline is September 25, 2026 and the published award range is $250K – $3M.
Key facts
- Funder
- Fish and Wildlife Service
- Application deadline
- September 25, 2026
- Award range
- $250K – $3M
- 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
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Environment
- Opportunity number
- F27AS00008
Program overview
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/
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Fish and Wildlife Service.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before September 25, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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