F26AS00007-NAWCA 2026 US Small Grants
The NAWCA U.S. Small Grants Program goal is to promote partnerships between public agencies and groups interested in:Protecting, improving, restoring, and managing an appropriate distribution and a variety of wetland ecosystems and other habitats for wetland-associated migratory birds and other fish and wildlife in the
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | F26AS00007 |
| Posted date | 04/20/2026 |
| Application deadline | Jun 25, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | 250,000 |
| Award floor | 1,000 |
| Estimated total funding | 5,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 30 |
| Who can apply | For more information on NAWCA US Small, visit: https://www.fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-us-small-grants |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 15.623 |
| Description | The NAWCA U.S. Small Grants Program goal is to promote partnerships between public agencies and groups interested in:Protecting, improving, restoring, and managing an appropriate distribution and a variety of wetland ecosystems and other habitats for wetland-associated migratory birds and other fish and wildlife in the U.S.;Maintaining and improving the current distribution of wetlands-associated migratory bird populations; andMaintaining 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, Partners in Flight Bird Conservation Plan, and state related plans.The program requires a 1:1 non-federal match. Research projects |
| Agency contact | nawca_smallgrant@fws.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361965 |