F27AS00008-NAWCA 2027-1 US Standard Grants — Fish and Wildlife Service funding opportunity
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F27AS00008-NAWCA 2027-1 US Standard Grants

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The North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) Standard grants are competitive, matching grants that support public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the that involve long-term protection, restoration,...

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Award $250k–$3M Deadline Sep 25 Location Alabama Type grant Level Federal Open posted Jul 24, 2026
✦ AI Summary
  • Who can apply: Federal-level applicants (see eligibility for details).
  • Funding amount: $250,001 – $3,000,000, total pool ~$46,000,000.
  • Next deadline: September 25, 2026.
  • Issued by: Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Who can apply — at a glance

  • Eligible applicants: see the Eligibility tab for the criteria from the official announcement.
  • Where: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia.
  • Award: $250k–$3M. Total program pool: $46,000,000.
  • Matching funds: not required.
  • Deadline type: Fixed.

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Award amount
$250k–$3M
Deadline
Sep 25
Sep 25, 2026
Total pool
$46M

About this opportunity

The North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) Standard grants are competitive, matching grants that support public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the 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/

Funding agency

Fish and Wildlife Service
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Who can apply

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Geographic eligibility

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming
  • District of Columbia

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Citation details

Source systemgrants.gov
Source ID363306
PostedJul 24, 2026

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