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No. F27AS00008 · Fish and Wildlife Service

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F27AS00008-NAWCA 2027-1 US Standard Grants

grants.gov listing Full announcement (NOFO)
Dealbreakers Cost share: not stated Audit: not stated Reimbursement-only: not stated
Award range
$250,001 – $3,000,000
Expected awards
Not specified
Application deadline
Sep 25, 2026 23 days left
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Last verified
4 days ago

At a glance

No plain-language summary yet for this grant — the official description below is the best source.

What it funds

  • Natural Resources
Official description from grants.gov

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 database to query for your viewing: https://www.fws.gov/grantsum/

Who can apply

  • City or township governments
  • County governments
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Small businesses
  • State governments
Geographic restriction None found in the announcement — likely nationwide

Program history

USASpending.gov

Assistance listing 15.623 · North American Wetlands Conservation Fund

Real awards this federal program has made — the whole assistance listing (15.623), not just this notice.

Fiscal year Awards Median award Middle half
FY 2026 (so far) 5 $250,000 $199,450 – $2,512,989
FY 2025 23 $802,000 $165,620 – $1,894,063
FY 2024 48 $1,049,500 $287,887 – $2,000,000
FY 2023 41 $520,421 $100,000 – $1,000,000
FY 2022 57 $387,299 $100,000 – $1,000,000
FY 2021 88 $980,488 $140,520 – $1,000,000

For comparison, this notice advertises $250,001 – $3,000,000.

Who wins it Nonprofit (223), State government (10), Local government (3) of 262 awards — categories can overlap.
Top states MS (50) · ND (30) · MI (25) · MN (24) · CA (12)
Largest recent awards
  1. ALACHUA CONSERVATION TRUST, INCORPORATED $3,000,000 · FY 2022
  2. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES $3,000,000 · FY 2021
  3. DUCKS UNLIMITED INC $3,000,000 · FY 2024
  4. DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. $3,000,000 · FY 2024
  5. OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE LAND TRUST, INC $3,000,000 · FY 2024

Source: USASpending.gov · refreshed Aug 21, 2026