F26AS00004 - NAWCA 2026-1 US Standard Grants
ID: 358607Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS)

Award Range

$250K - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358607
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering funding through the F26AS00004 Notice of Funding Opportunity, aimed at supporting projects under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA). This competitive grant program seeks to promote public-private partnerships focused on the long-term protection, restoration, and enhancement of wetland and associated upland habitats, benefiting migratory birds and aligning with established conservation plans. With an estimated total funding of $45 million and expected awards ranging from $250,001 to $3 million, eligible applicants include small businesses, state and local governments, Native American tribes, nonprofits, and educational institutions, all of which must meet a mandatory 1:1 non-federal cost-sharing requirement. Applications must be submitted electronically by July 10, 2025, with project start dates anticipated in May 2026; for further inquiries, contact Justin Markey at Justin_Markey@fws.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Justin_Markey@fws.gov
    Files
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    F26AS00004.pdf
    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering funding through the Notice of Funding Opportunity F26AS00004, aimed at supporting projects under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA). The program has an estimated total funding of $45 million, with 30 expected awards ranging from $250,001 to $3 million. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, Native American tribes, nonprofits, and educational institutions, among others, with a mandatory non-federal 1:1 cost-sharing requirement. Applications must be submitted electronically by July 10, 2025, and registered through GrantSolutions.gov. Projects should focus on long-term protection and restoration of wetlands and associated habitats, benefiting migratory birds and aligning with conservation plans. Notably, the initiative does not fund research projects. The application review includes eligibility, merit assessment, and risk evaluations. Award notifications will be made via GrantSolutions, with anticipated project start dates in May 2026. This funding opportunity represents a critical government commitment to wetland conservation and sustainable management of natural resources.
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