# F25AS00003 - NAWCA 2025-1 US Standard Grants

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/f25as00003-f25as00003-nawca-2025-1-us-standard-grants/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351548

> Fish and Wildlife Service offered grants of up to $3.0 million (at least $250,001) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and individuals. It expected to make $50.0 million in total. Applications closed on February 23, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | F25AS00003 |
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 23, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $3.0 million |
| Award floor | $250,001 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $50.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.623 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- Small businesses

For additional US Standard information, visit: https://fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-grants-us-standard

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Standard Grants Program is a competitive, matching grant program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the United States that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. The program promotes partnerships projects that must involve a) only long-term protection, restoration, enhancement and/or establishment of wetland and associated upland habitats to benefit diversity of wetland ecosystems and b) maintaining an abundance of waterfowl (ducks, geese, and swans) and other populations of wetlands-associated migratory birds consistent with the objectives of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, U.S. Shorebird Conservation Plan, Waterbird Conservation Plan for the Americas, and Partners in Flight Bird Conservation Plan. The program requires a 1:1 non-federal match and research funding is ineligible. This program supports the Department of Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service mission of protecting and managing the nation's natural resources by collaborating with partners and stakeholders to conserve land and water and to expand outdoor recreation and access. Also, this program contributes to efforts to reduce climate pollution, support climate resilience, support land conservation and biodiversity efforts and leverage partnerships.

## Questions people ask

### Is F25AS00003 still open?

No. It closed on February 23, 2024.

### Who can apply for F25AS00003 - NAWCA 2025-1 US Standard Grants?

Fish and Wildlife Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for F25AS00003 - NAWCA 2025-1 US Standard Grants?

Closed February 23, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $3.0 million each. About $50.0 million in total.

### Who has won North American Wetlands Conservation Fund grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Ducks Unlimited Canada, Ducks Unlimited, Inc., Ducks Unlimited Inc. The program made 345 awards worth $371 million in that time.