F27AS00008-NAWCA 2027-1 US Standard 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 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 24, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$3.0 million
- Award floor$250,001
- Total funding$46.0 million
- Expected awards25
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | July 24, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 25, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 26, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, state and local governments, tribes and small businesses.
All 8 applicant types the notice lists
- 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
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past North American Wetlands Conservation Fund awards averaged $1.1 million; this notice allows up to $3.0 million 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 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/
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 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.
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