Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #F26AS00018
Grants for Wetlands Conservation and Management in Canada (NAWCA 2026)
Buyer
Fish and Wildlife Service
Posted
April 09, 2026
Respond By
June 12, 2026
Identifier
F26AS00018
NAICS
924120, 813312, 813211
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is inviting proposals for the NAWCA 2026 Canada Grants to advance wetland conservation and management in Canada. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Migratory Bird Program - Program Overview: - Supports partnerships for the protection, restoration, and management of wetland ecosystems and habitats for migratory birds and wildlife in Canada - Eligible activities include acquisition of land or water rights, and restoration, management, or enhancement of wetlands - Funding and Awards: - Total available funding: $45,000,000 - Approximately 15 awards expected - Requires a minimum 1:1 non-federal match, with at least 50% of the match from U.S. sources - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with updated grant administration standards and eligibility criteria - New merit review process for proposals - Wide range of eligible applicants: government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, tribal organizations, individuals, and small businesses - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a grants program for conservation activities, not a procurement of products or equipment - Program administered with support from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS)
Description
The NAWCA 2026 Canada Grants program aims to promote partnerships between public agencies and groups to protect, improve, restore, and manage wetland ecosystems and habitats for wetlands-associated migratory birds and other wildlife in North America. The program supports acquisition of real property interests and restoration, management, or enhancement of wetland ecosystems on lands administered for long-term conservation. It requires a minimum 1:1 non-federal match, with at least 50% of the match from U.S. sources. The program is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Migratory Bird Program with support from Canadian agencies.