F25AS00011 - NAWCA 2025 US Small Grants
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Fish and Wildlife Service notices from 2024.
Fish and Wildlife Service offered grants of up to $250,000 (at least $1,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and small businesses. It expected to make $5.0 million in total. Applications closed on October 10, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 25, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$250,000
- Award floor$1,000
- Total funding$5.0 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | July 25, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 10, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 11, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and small businesses.
All 11 applicant types the notice lists
- 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
- Small businesses
For additional eligibility criteria on the NAWCA Small Program, visit: https://fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-grants-us-small
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past North American Wetlands Conservation Fund awards averaged $1.1 million; this notice allows up to $250,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (92% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Small Grants Program is a competitive, matching grants program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the United States that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. Projects must involve only long-term protection, restoration, enhancement and/or establishment of wetland and associated upland habitats to benefit migratory birds. The program requires a 1:1 non-federal match and research funding is ineligible. This program supports the DOI and FWS 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.
Who has won North American Wetlands Conservation Fund grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, North American Wetlands Conservation Fund (15.623) awarded $371 million across 345 grant awards, an average of $1.1 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited Canada | 3 | $76.3 million | |
| Ducks Unlimited, Inc. | Mississippi | 51 | $69.7 million |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | North Dakota | 40 | $44.3 million |
| Ducks Unlimited, Inc. | Michigan | 36 | $26.4 million |
| The Nature Conservancy of Canada | 12 | $23.3 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is F25AS00011 still open?
No. It closed on October 10, 2024.
Who can apply for F25AS00011 - NAWCA 2025 US Small Grants?
Fish and Wildlife Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and small businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for F25AS00011 - NAWCA 2025 US Small Grants?
Closed October 10, 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 $250,000 each. About $5.0 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.
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