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North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) U.S. Standard Grants

From U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

US federal matching grants for partnerships that protect, restore or enhance wetlands and nearby uplands for waterfowl and other wetland birds. Requests of $250,000 or less go to the separate NAWCA Small Grants programme; research is not funded.

Summary in our words. Each fact below shows the funder’s own words and links to its page.

Closed

No call open right now

The last call we saw closed on 7 May 2026.

The facts, in the funder’s words

How to apply

Apply directly

When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

Proposals may be submitted at any time prior to the deadlines.

Source: grants.gov · 350976Checked 2 Nov 2026
Amount

$250,001 to $3,000,000 USD

Award Ceiling: $3,000,000 Award Floor: $250,001

Source: grants.gov · 350975Checked 2 Nov 2026
Where

United States: United States

supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the United States

Source: grants.gov · 350975Checked 2 Nov 2026
Who can apply

NGOs, Government bodies, Indigenous organisations, Research institutions and Companies

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

Source: grants.gov · 350975Checked 2 Nov 2026
Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

The U.S. Standard Program operates on two submission cycles.

Source: grants.gov · 350976Checked 2 Nov 2026
Co-funding required

Yes

The program requires a minimum 1:1 non-federal match.

Source: grants.gov · 350975Checked 2 Nov 2026
Restoration approach

Wetlands, Protected areas and Species conservation

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

The call

Closed

NAWCA 2026-2 US Standard Grants (F26AS00026)

Closed 7 May 2026
Call page
Status

Closed

Cycle 2: May 7, 2026 (11:59 PM ET) - Special one-time deadline

Source: grants.gov · 350976Checked 2 Nov 2026
Deadline

7 May 2026, 23:59 Eastern Daylight Time

Cycle 2: May 7, 2026 (11:59 PM ET) - Special one-time deadline

Source: grants.gov · 350976Checked 2 Nov 2026

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Recipients file federal financial reports and programme performance reports, on the schedule set in the notice of award.

Submit Federal Financial reports and Program Performance reports.

Source: grants.gov · 350975Checked 2 Nov 2026

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