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F26AS00018 - NAWCA 2026 Canada Grants

ID: F26AS00018 • Type: Posted
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Description

The goal of the NAWCA program in Canada is to promote partnerships between public agencies and groups interested in: Protecting, improving, restoring, and managing an appropriate distribution and variety of wetland ecosystems and other habitats for wetlands-associated migratory birds and other fish and wildlife in North America; maintaining and improving the current distribution of wetlands-associated migratory bird populations; and sustaining 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, Partners in Flight Bird Conservation Plan, and other international obligations contained in the treaties and migratory bird conventions and other agreements with Canada, Mexico, and other countries. The program requires a minimum 1:1 non-federal match. At least 50% of the match must be from U.S. Sources. Proposals should demonstrate how the activities of partners involved in a wetland conservation project will encourage sustainable and effective programs for the long-term conservation of wetlands-associated migratory birds. The Act defines wetlands conservation projects as: The acquisition of real property interests in lands or waters, including water rights, of a wetland ecosystem and associated habitat if the obtaining of such interest is subject to terms and conditions that will ensure that the real property will be administered for the long-term conservation of such lands and waters and the migratory birds and other fish and wildlife dependent thereon; The restoration, management, or enhancement of wetland ecosystems and associated habitats for migratory birds and other fish and wildlife species, wherein these activities will be conducted on lands and waters that will be administered for their long-term conservation and for the benefit of migratory birds, fish, and other wildlife that depend on them.The NAWCA Program for wetlands conservation and management grants in Canada is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Migratory Bird Program. Thirteen partner organizations make up the North American Wetlands Conservation Council and participate in the review and assessment of proposals. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) support this program.For Canada Instructions (scoring criteria Appendix A), Grant Administration Standards, and Eligibility Criteria, refer to the documents attached to this notice of funding opportunity. All documents are also available at https://www.fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-canada-grants

Overview

Category of Funding
Natural Resources
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
True
Source
On 4/9/26 Fish and Wildlife Service posted grant opportunity F26AS00018 for F26AS00018 - NAWCA 2026 Canada Grants with funding of $45.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 15.623 North American Wetlands Conservation Fund. It is expected that 15 total grants will be made.

Timing

Posted Date
April 9, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
June 11, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT Due in 16 Days
Closing Date Explanation
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date.
Last Updated
April 9, 2026, 10:22 a.m. EDT
Version
2
Archive Date
June 12, 2026

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Independent school districts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
County governments
Small businesses
Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
Special district governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
City or township governments
Individuals
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Additional Info
For more information on NAWCA grants in Canada, visit: https://www.fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-canada-grants

Award Sizing

Ceiling
Not Listed
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
$45,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
15

Contacts

Contact
Fish and Wildlife Service
Email Description
Work Email
Contact Phone
22041-3803

Documents

Posted documents for F26AS00018

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