# F26AS00004 - NAWCA 2026-1 US Standard Grants

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/f26as00004-f26as00004-nawca-2026-1-us-standard-grants/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358607

> 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 and small businesses. It expected to make $45.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 10, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | F26AS00004 |
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 10, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $3.0 million |
| Award floor | $250,001 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $45.0 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
- Small businesses

For US Standard eligiblity criteria, proposal instructions, proposal template, 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.

## Questions people ask

### Is F26AS00004 still open?

No. It closed on July 10, 2025.

### Who can apply for F26AS00004 - NAWCA 2026-1 US Standard 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 F26AS00004 - NAWCA 2026-1 US Standard Grants?

Closed July 10, 2025. 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 $45.0 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.