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Find similar grantsF26AS00026-NAWCA 2026-2 US Standard Grants is sponsored by US Fish and Wildlife Service. The U. S.
Standard Grants Program is a competitive, matching grant program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the United States that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act.
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Opportunity Listing - F26AS00026-NAWCA 2026-2 US Standard Grants F26AS00026-NAWCA 2026-2 US Standard Grants Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Assistance Listings: 15. 623 -- North American Wetlands Conservation Fund Last Updated: April 3, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov The U.S. Standard Grants Program is a competitive, matching grant program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the United States that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act.
The program promotes partnerships projects that must involve a) only long-term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetland and associated upland habitats to benefit a variety of wetland ecosystems and b) maintaining 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, U.S. Shorebird Conservation Plan, Waterbird Conservation Plan for the Americas, and Partners in Flight Bird Conservation Plan. The program requires a 1:1 non-federal match and research funding is ineligible.
This program supports the Department of Interior and U.S. 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 program for wetlands conservation and management grants is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Migratory Bird Program.
Thirteen partner organizations make up the North American Wetlands Conservation (NAWC) Council and participate in the review and assessment of proposals. For U.S. Standard Instructions (scoring criteria page 32) and Eligibility Criteria, visit: https://www. fws.
gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-us-standard-grants To view previously successful awarded NAWCA US Standard Projects, visit NAWCA's external facing database to query for your viewing: https://www. fws.
gov/grantsum/ Special district governments City or township governments Federally recognized Native American tribal governments Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Public and state institutions of higher education Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Other Native American tribal organizations For US Standard eligiblity criteria, proposal instructions, proposal template, visit: https://fws.
gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-grants-us-standard Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated Foa_Content_of_F26AS00026_2026-2_US_Standard_NOFO. pdf Foa_Content_of_F26AS00026 2026-2 US Standard NOFO. pdf Apr 3, 2026 03:57 PM UTC 2025_Eligibility_Criteria_and_Processes_FINAL_March_2026.
pdf 2025 Eligibility Criteria and Processes FINAL March 2026. pdf Apr 3, 2026 03:58 PM UTC 2025_Financial_Table_Example_for_2026-2. xlsx 2025 Financial Table Example for 2026-2.
xlsx Apr 3, 2026 03:58 PM UTC 2025_US_ST_Proposal_Tables_Template_for_2026-2. xlsx 2025 US ST Proposal Tables Template for 2026-2. xlsx Apr 3, 2026 03:59 PM UTC 2025_US_Standard_Proposal_Outline_Template_for_2026-2.
docx 2025 US Standard Proposal Outline Template for 2026-2. docx Apr 3, 2026 03:59 PM UTC 2025_US_Standard_Instructions_for_2026-2_FINAL2_March_2026. pdf 2025 US Standard Instructions for 2026-2 FINAL2 March 2026.
pdf Link to additional information Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date. Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity :
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public-private partnerships (specific organizational types not detailed in summary, but generally conservation organizations, state agencies, and others involved in wetland conservation). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $3,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 7, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
F26AS00026-NAWCA 2026-2 US Standard Grants is funded by US Fish and Wildlife Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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