F26AS00007-NAWCA 2026 US Small Grants — Fish and Wildlife Service funding opportunity
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F26AS00007-NAWCA 2026 US Small Grants

The NAWCA Small Grants Program goal is to promote partnerships between public agencies and groups interested in:Protecting, managing an appropriate distribution and a variety of wetland ecosystems and other habitats for...

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Award $1k–$250k Deadline in 5 days closing in 5 days Location Alabama Type grant Level Federal Closing soon posted Apr 20, 2026
✦ AI Summary
  • Who can apply: Federal-level applicants (see eligibility for details).
  • Funding amount: $1,000 – $250,000, total pool ~$5,000,000.
  • Next deadline: June 25, 2026.
  • Issued by: Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Award amount
$1k–$250k
Deadline
in 5 days
Jun 25, 2026
Total pool
$5M

About this opportunity

The NAWCA Small Grants Program goal is to promote partnerships between public agencies and groups interested in:Protecting, managing an appropriate distribution and a variety of wetland ecosystems and other habitats for wetland-associated migratory birds and other fish and wildlife in the ;Maintaining and improving the current distribution of wetlands-associated migratory bird populations; andMaintaining an abundance of waterfowl (ducks, geese, and swans) and other populations of wetlands-associated migratory birds consistent with the objectives of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, Shorebird Conservation Plan, Partners in Flight Bird Conservation Plan, and state related plans.The program requires a 1:1 non-federal match. Research projects are not considered an allowable project activity. This program supports the Department of Interior and Fish and Wildlife Service's mission of protecting and managing the nation's natural resources by collaborating with partners and stakeholders to conserve land and water and to expand outdoor recreation and access.The grant program for wetlands conservation and management is administered by the Fish and Wildlife Service's Division of Bird Habitat Conservation. Thirteen partner organizations make up the North American Wetlands Conservation (NAWC) Council and participate in the review and assessment of proposals. For a full list of Council members, visit: https://www.fws.gov/partner/north-american-wetlands-conservation-council. Also, for Small scoring criteria, refer to instructions (page 23) included with this notice of funding opportunity.To view previously successful awarded NAWCA Small Projects, visit NAWCA's external facing database to query for your viewing: https://www.fws.gov/grantsum/

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Fish and Wildlife Service
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Source systemgrants.gov
Source ID361965
PostedApr 20, 2026

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