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USFWS NAWCA 2026-2 US Standard Grants for Wetland Conservation

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting applications for the NAWCA 2026-2 US Standard Grants Program to support wetland and upland habitat conservation projects across the United States. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Division of Bird Habitat Conservation, Migratory Bird Program - Program Overview: - Competitive matching grant program funded through the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund (Assistance Listing 15.623) - Total available funding: $46,000,000 - Individual awards range from $250,001 to $3,000,000 - Estimated 25 awards - Eligible Applicants: - State, county, city/township, and special district governments - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Independent school districts, higher education institutions - Small businesses and 501(c)(3) nonprofits - Products/Services Requested: - Long-term protection, restoration, and enhancement of wetland and associated upland habitats - Allowable activities include land acquisition, restoration, enhancement, and establishment of wetlands - Research funding is not eligible - Notable Requirements: - 1:1 non-federal match required for all projects - Compliance with federal cost principles and indirect cost rate documentation - Reporting on real property acquired with grant funds - Applications must be submitted electronically using provided templates and instructions - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for conservation activities rather than procurement of products.

Description

The U.S. Standard Grants Program is a competitive, matching grant program supporting public-private partnerships in the U.S. that advance the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. It focuses on long-term habitat protection, restoration, and enhancement to benefit wetland ecosystems and waterfowl populations, aligned with various conservation plans. The program requires a 1:1 non-federal match, and research funding is ineligible. The program is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Migratory Bird Program, with review by the North American Wetlands Conservation Council. The total funding available is $46,000,000 with expected 25 awards ranging from $250,001 to $3,000,000. Applications must be submitted electronically by May 7, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.

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