F27AS00008-NAWCA 2027-1 US Standard Grants
Department of the Interior
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act (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. 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 dat
Funding
Award size
$1M – $10M
Award ceiling
3000000
Type
Grant
Dates
Deadline
Next 90 days
Posted
07/24/2026
Closes
2026-09-25
Eligibility
Eligibility
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationState governmentsNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationCounty governmentsSmall businessesCity or township governmentsNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Program
Funding area
Natural Resources - NR
Opportunity #
F27AS00008
Source
Status
Open
Market
Government
Level
Federal
Source
Grants.gov