F25AS00015 - FY25 Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act 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 $10,000) 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 31, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 26, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$250,000
- Award floor$10,000
- Total funding$5.0 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | August 29, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 31, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | November 1, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and small businesses.
All 13 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
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Other eligible applicants includes foreign entities. For additional information on NMBCA Program, visit: https://fws.gov/service/neotropical-migratory-bird-conservation-act-nmbca-grant
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation awards averaged $161,560; this notice allows up to $250,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (54% 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 United States Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (NMBCA) established an annual, competitive grants program to support projects that promote the conservation of neotropical migratory birds and their habitats in the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Division of Bird Habitat Conservation (DBHC) is responsible for managing the NMBCA grants program and administers all grants. Applicants submit project proposals to the DBHC during the program's one funding cycle per year. The FWS Director selects the projects for funding. 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. NMBCA proposals contribute to efforts to support climate resilience, leverage partnerships, and support land conservation and biodiversity efforts.
Who has won Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation (15.635) awarded $19.4 million across 120 grant awards, an average of $161,560 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pronatura Noreste Ac | 8 | $1.4 million | |
| American Bird Conservancy | Virginia | 7 | $1.3 million |
| Manomet, Inc. | Massachusetts | 8 | $1.3 million |
| Fundacion de Conservacion Jocotoco | 6 | $1.1 million | |
| Fundacion Proaves de Colombia | 5 | $915,094 |
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 F25AS00015 still open?
No. It closed on October 31, 2024.
Who can apply for F25AS00015 - FY25 Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act 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 F25AS00015 - FY25 Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Grants?
Closed October 31, 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 Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Pronatura Noreste Ac, American Bird Conservancy, Manomet, Inc. The program made 120 awards worth $19.4 million in that time.
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