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North American Wetlands Conservation Act U.S. Standard Grants is a grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that funds public-private partnerships to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands and associated upland habitats for the benefit of migratory birds across the United States. Projects involve long-term conservation commitments and require a minimum 1:1 non-federal matching contribution. Awards range from $250,001 to $3,000,000.
Eligible applicants include public-private partnerships; applications require SAM. gov registration with a valid Unique Entity Identifier.
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North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) U.S. Standard Grants | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) U.S. Standard Grants 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.
U.S. Standard Grant Program Application As you write your proposal, think carefully about how you will implement your project if it is approved for funding. Keep the following in mind as you plan your project and complete your application: Partners must match their grants request at no less than a 1-to-1 ratio .
For example, partners requesting a $1 million grant would need to also contribute at least $1 million in partner funds (from nonfederal sources) towards the project. There is no difference in grant and match for administration purposes.
Generally, laws and requirements that apply to activities funded with NAWCA dollars also apply to items funded with match dollars or provided as in-kind match (i.e., real property interests) Each grant and match dollar (except for indirect costs) must be linked to an acre acquired, restored, enhanced, and/or established. Grantees are held accountable for both match dollars and acres, as defined in the proposal and grant agreement.
Without prior approval and agreement modification, accomplishing less than 100 percent of match dollars and acres will result in a reduction of the award amount. We strongly recommend that you contact the coordinator of the joint venture region in which your project is located early in the process for guidance on developing your project and proposal.
Joint venture coordinators' prioritization of NAWCA proposals from their geographic region is a key element in the selection process. Connect with your joint venture. Be sure to fully read and understand the Eligibility Criteria and Processes, Proposal Instructions and U.S. Grant Administration Standards below to help make your proposal more competitive and your project easier to manage.
If your project is selected, these will become the basis of your Assistance Award. U.S. Eligibility Criteria and Processes Describes eligible activities and costs for U.S. NAWCA projects. All U.S. NAWCA proposals must comply with these cost principles.
Describes changes from the previous year's US Standard instructions, gives required information for writing a proposal, and provides examples. These instructions are applicable to proposals submitted through May 7, 2026 . Provides “fill-in-the-blank” proposal outlines, including Technical Assessment Questions and species lists.
U.S. Standard Proposal Tables Template Provides “fill-in-the-blank” proposal tables.
U.S. Standard Proposal Tables Examples Provides examples of all the tables required in proposal U.S. Grant Administration Standards Describes policies applicable to all U.S. NAWCA grants Applicants can submit project proposals to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Division of Bird Habitat Conservation for either of the program's two funding cycles per year. To qualify, project proposals must be submitted through GrantSolutions .
If you have questions about the NAWCA program, please contact us . Troubleshooting GrantSolutions & SAM. gov Related Resources & Information North American Wetlands Conservation Act Biennial Reports North American Wetlands Conservation Act, Section 10.
REPORT TO CONGRESS: The Secretary shall report to the appropriate Committees on the implementation of this Act. The report shall include: (1) a biennial assessment of: (A) the estimated number of acres of wetlands and habitat for waterfowl and... NAWCA and NMBCA Payments: Requesting Grant Funds Documents for Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (NMBCA) and the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grants.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Public-private partnerships with a 1:1 non-federal match. Applications via GrantSolutions; requires UEI and SAM registration. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $250,001 to $3,000,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
EPA is seeking insightful, expert, and cost-effective applications from eligible applicants to provide the Chesapeake Bay Program’s non-federal partners with technical analysis and programmatic evaluation support related to water quality modeling and monitoring and spatial systems to manage, analyze, and map environmental data. The project assists the partners in meeting their restoration and protection goals and in increasing the transfer of scientific understanding to the Chesapeake Bay Program modeling, monitoring, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) activities. The recipient will support modeling, monitoring, and GIS programs needed to explain and communicate the health of and changes in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R3-CBP-23-18. Assistance Listing: 66.466. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: Up to $5.3M per award.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA SBIR Phase I Solicitation invites small businesses to submit proposals for projects addressing critical environmental challenges. Awards are for six months to demonstrate proof of concept. Key focus areas include Clean and Safe Water, Air Quality and Climate, Homeland Security, Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials, and Safer Chemicals.
Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CCGP) is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Community Change Grants Program funds projects that provide meaningful improvements to the environmental, climate, and resilience conditions affecting disadvantaged communities. While broadly focused on environmental and climate justice, projects can include aspects that relate to community health and well-being through addressing environmental health risks. The program aims to fund community-driven pollution and climate resiliency solutions and strengthen communities' decision-making power. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.