§ 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

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Fish and Wildlife Service.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before September 25, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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