Closed on May 7, 2026

F26AS00026-NAWCA 2026-2 US Standard Grants

Fish and Wildlife Service · Opportunity number F26AS00026

Details summarized from the official notice as of May 8, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity number	F26AS00026
Agency	Fish and Wildlife Service Department of the Interior
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)	15.623
Posted	Apr 3, 2026
Deadline	May 7, 2026
Award ceiling	$3,000,000
Award floor	$250,001
Expected number of awards	25
Estimated total program funding	$46,000,000
Cost sharing or matching required	Yes
Funding type	Grant
Category	Natural resources
Last updated here	May 8, 2026

Summary from the notice

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, and/or enhancement of wetland and associated upland habitats to benefit a variety 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's 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.The program for wetlands conservation and management grants is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Migratory Bird Program. Thirteen partner organizations make up the North American Wetlands Conservation (NAWC) Council and participate in the review and assessment of proposals. For U.S. Standard Instructions (scoring criteria page 32) and Eligibility Criteria, visit: https://www.fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-us-standard-grants To 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 can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

State governments
County governments
Independent school districts
Private colleges and universities
Small businesses
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
Special district governments
Public and state colleges and universities
City or township governments
Other Native American tribal organizations
Federally recognized tribal governments

Who should take a closer look

Small businesses
Nonprofits
Colleges and universities
State governments
Local governments
Tribal governments and organizations

Not listed as eligible

Larger for-profit companies
Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

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

Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.

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Note the exact deadline time and time zone in the notice.

F26AS00026-NAWCA 2026-2 US Standard Grants

Key facts

Summary from the notice

Who can apply

Who should take a closer look

Not listed as eligible

Eligibility details from the notice

Registrations you will likely need

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