F25AS00008 - NAWCA 2025 Canada Grants
ID: 353532Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS)

Award Range

$200K - $10M

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/353532
Timeline
    Description

    The Fish and Wildlife Service is offering the F25AS00008 - NAWCA 2025 Canada Grants to support the conservation of wetland ecosystems and associated wildlife in North America. This grant program aims to foster partnerships that protect, restore, and manage wetlands, with a focus on sustaining populations of migratory birds and other wildlife, in alignment with various conservation plans and international agreements. Eligible applicants, including small businesses, can apply for funding ranging from $200,000 to $10 million, with an estimated total program funding of $45 million available. Applications must be submitted electronically by August 5, 2024, and interested parties can contact Callie McMunigal at callie_mcmunigal@fws.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    callie_mcmunigal@fws.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    FY2025-2 NAWCA Canada Standards.pdf
    FY2025-2.pdf
    The North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) Canada Program establishes standards for grant administration aimed at enhancing the conservation of wetland ecosystems and associated wildlife. The document outlines the applicability, eligibility criteria, financial administration, and detailed grant agreement protocols necessary for recipients seeking federal funding for conservation projects. Key requirements include maintaining a financial management system, ensuring all costs are allowable and allocable, and submitting comprehensive reports throughout the grant lifecycle. Eligibility criteria emphasize the importance of partnerships for sustainable wetland conservation, while enabling conditions for financial assistance are strictly regulated to ensure compliance with U.S. federal laws. The document also addresses property acquisition, equipment management, and the necessary procedures for modifications to grant agreements as project scopes evolve. Overall, NAWCA aims to foster long-term conservation efforts through stringent grant criteria and reporting practices, thereby enhancing the effectiveness and accountability of funds allocated for wetland protection and restoration in Canada.
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