# F26AS00018 - NAWCA 2026 Canada Grants

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/f26as00018-f26as00018-nawca-2026-canada-grants/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361830

> Fish and Wildlife Service offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and individuals. It expected to make about 15 awards worth $45.0 million in total. Applications closed on June 11, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | F26AS00018 |
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 11, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 15 |
| 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
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- Small businesses

For more information on NAWCA grants in Canada, visit: https://www.fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-canada-grants

## What the grant funds

The goal of the NAWCA program in Canada is to promote partnerships between public agencies and groups interested in:• Protecting, improving, restoring, and managing an appropriate distribution and variety of wetland ecosystems and other habitats for wetlands-associated migratory birds and other fish and wildlife in North America;• maintaining and improving the current distribution of wetlands-associated migratory bird populations; and• sustaining 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, Partners in Flight Bird Conservation Plan, and other international obligations contained in the treaties and migratory bird conventions and other agreements with Canada, Mexico, and other countries.• The program requires a minimum 1:1 non-federal match. At least 50% of the match must be from U.S. Sources. Proposals should demonstrate how the activities of partners involved in a wetland conservation project will encourage sustainable and effective programs for the long-term conservation of wetlands-associated migratory birds. The Act defines wetlands conservation projects as:• The acquisition of real property interests in lands or waters, including water rights, of a wetland ecosystem and associated habitat if the obtaining of such interest is subject to terms and conditions that will ensure that the real property will be administered for the long-term conservation of such lands and waters and the migratory birds and other fish and wildlife dependent thereon;• The restoration, management, or enhancement of wetland ecosystems and associated habitats for migratory birds and other fish and wildlife species, wherein these activities will be conducted on lands and waters that will be administered for their long-term conservation and for the benefit of migratory birds, fish, and other wildlife that depend on them. The NAWCA Program for wetlands conservation and management grants in Canada is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Migratory Bird Program. Thirteen partner organizations make up the North American Wetlands Conservation Council and participate in the review and assessment of proposals. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) support this program.

## Questions people ask

### Is F26AS00018 still open?

No. It closed on June 11, 2026.

### Who can apply for F26AS00018 - NAWCA 2026 Canada 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 F26AS00018 - NAWCA 2026 Canada Grants?

Closed June 11, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

About $45.0 million in total across about 15 awards.

### 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.