# F27AS00008-NAWCA 2027-1 US Standard Grants

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/f27as00008-f27as00008-nawca-2027-1-us-standard-grants/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363306

> Fish and Wildlife Service offered grants of up to $3.0 million (at least $250,001) to nonprofits, state and local governments, tribes and small businesses. It expected to make about 25 awards worth $46.0 million in total. Applications closed on September 25, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | F27AS00008 |
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 25, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $3.0 million |
| Award floor | $250,001 |
| Expected awards | 25 |
| Total funding | $46.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.623 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- 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
- Small businesses

For US Standard eligibility criteria, proposal instructions, and proposal template, visit: https://fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-grants-us-standard

## What the grant funds

The North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) U.S. Standard grants are competitive, matching grants that support public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the U.S. that involve long-term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for the benefit of all wetlands-associated migratory birds. A 1 to 1 match to grant ratio is a requirement. For US Standard scoring criteria (page 33 of US Standard Instructions) and US Eligibility criteria, visit: https://www.fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-us-standard-grantsTo view previously successful awarded NAWCA US Standard Projects, visit NAWCA's external facing database to query for your viewing: https://www.fws.gov/grantsum/

## Questions people ask

### Is F27AS00008 still open?

No. It closed on September 25, 2026.

### Who can apply for F27AS00008-NAWCA 2027-1 US Standard Grants?

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

### What is the deadline for F27AS00008-NAWCA 2027-1 US Standard Grants?

Closed September 25, 2026. 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 $46.0 million in total across about 25 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.