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NAWCA 2025 US Small Grants is a grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund (Assistance Listing 15. 623) that funds wetland conservation projects in the United States. Funded through the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA), this discretionary grant program requires cost sharing or matching contributions from applicants.
The funding opportunity number is F25AS00011, and the application deadline was October 10, 2024. Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants. gov by 11:59pm Eastern Time on the closing date.
Eligible applicants include organizations working to protect, restore, enhance, and manage wetland ecosystems and associated upland habitats in the U.S. to benefit migratory birds and other wildlife.
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gov Maintenance Calendar F25AS00011 - NAWCA 2025 US Small Grants Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:F25AS00011 Funding Opportunity Title:F25AS00011 - NAWCA 2025 US Small Grants Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Natural Resources Expected Number of Awards: Assistance Listings:15.
623 -- North American Wetlands Conservation Fund Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:Yes Last Updated Date:Jul 25, 2024 Original Closing Date for Applications:Oct 10, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59p. m. , ET, on the listed application due date 10/10/2024.
Current Closing Date for Applications:Oct 10, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59p. m. , ET, on the listed application due date 10/10/2024.
Archive Date:Oct 11, 2024 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 5,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Small businesses Special district governments Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Additional Information on Eligibility:For additional eligibility criteria on the NAWCA Small Program, visit: https://fws.
gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-grants-us-small ## Additional Information Agency Name:Fish and Wildlife Service Description:The U.S. Small Grants Program is a competitive, matching grants program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the United States that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act.
Projects must involve only long-term protection, restoration, enhancement and/or establishment of wetland and associated upland habitats to benefit migratory birds. The program requires a 1:1 non-federal match and research funding is ineligible.
This program supports the DOI and FWS 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. Link to Additional Information:[](https://www. grants.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses and other entities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
NAWCA 2025 US Small Grants is funded by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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