Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00068
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NAWCA 15 U.S. STANDARD GRANTS" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.623 North American Wetlands Conservation Fund.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 3, 2015 and posted on Jan 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 7, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $50,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NAWCA 15 U.S. Standard Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00068) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.623, the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund. It is designed to fund on-the-ground wetland conservation work in the United States through competitive awards that are built around public-private partnerships. The central purpose is to advance the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act by supporting projects that deliver lasting benefits to wetlands-associated migratory birds, while also strengthening collaborations among government agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and private partners.
The program focuses strictly on long-term habitat outcomes. Funded projects must involve the long-term protection, restoration, enhancement, and/or establishment of wetlands and associated upland habitats. In practical terms, this means the grant is meant for tangible conservation actions such as securing durable habitat protection (for example, through acquisitions or conservation easements where applicable), restoring degraded wetlands, improving wetland functions and habitat quality, or creating new wetland habitats and supporting uplands that contribute to wetland health and bird use. The program is explicitly not a research funding source; proposals that are primarily research-oriented are ineligible.
A defining feature of this grant is its cost-share requirement. Applicants must provide a 1:1 match, meaning every federal dollar requested must be matched by one dollar from non-federal sources. This matching structure reinforces the program's emphasis on partnership-driven conservation and ensures that funded projects have substantial support and investment beyond the federal contribution.
From a funding and award standpoint, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $50,000,000 with an expectation of around 50 awards. Individual awards range from a floor of $75,001 up to a ceiling of $1,000,000, indicating the program is aimed at mid-sized to large, implementation-ready conservation projects rather than small planning efforts. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Natural Resources.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility details contained in the full announcement or application instructions. In other words, a wide variety of applicants may apply as long as they can meet program requirements, particularly the partnership and matching expectations and the focus on long-term wetland and upland habitat conservation for migratory birds.
Key dates in the notice show it was posted on January 13, 2015, with an original closing date of February 27, 2015, later extended to a current closing date of July 7, 2015, and archived on July 8, 2015. For applicants needing the complete requirements and submission instructions, the announcement points to NAWCA U.S. Standard Grant application instructions, and provides a program contact: David Buie, U.S. Standard Grant Coordinator, at 301-497-5870 and davidbuie@fws.gov.
NAWCA 15 U.S. Standard Grants (F15AS00068) FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the NAWCA 15 U.S. Standard Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00068), a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.623 (North American Wetlands Conservation Fund).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to fund on-the-ground wetland conservation work in the United States through competitive awards built around public-private partnerships. Its central purpose is to advance the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act by supporting projects that deliver lasting benefits to wetlands-associated migratory birds and strengthen collaborations among government agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and private partners.
What types of projects does the program fund?
Funded projects must focus strictly on long-term habitat outcomes. Eligible work includes long-term protection, restoration, enhancement, and/or establishment of wetlands and associated upland habitats.
What does "on-the-ground" conservation mean in this program?
In practical terms, the grant supports tangible conservation actions such as securing durable habitat protection (for example, acquisitions or conservation easements where applicable), restoring degraded wetlands, improving wetland functions and habitat quality, or creating new wetland habitats and supporting uplands that contribute to wetland health and migratory bird use.
Are upland habitats included, or only wetlands?
Uplands are included when they are associated with wetlands and contribute to wetland health and bird use. The program supports wetlands and associated upland habitats as part of long-term habitat outcomes.
Does this grant fund research?
No. The program is explicitly not a research funding source, and proposals that are primarily research-oriented are ineligible.
What is the cost-share (match) requirement?
Applicants must provide a 1:1 match. Every federal dollar requested must be matched by one dollar from non-federal sources.
Why is the 1:1 match requirement important to the program?
The matching structure reinforces the program's emphasis on partnership-driven conservation and helps ensure funded projects have substantial support and investment beyond the federal contribution.
How much total funding is available?
The opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $50,000,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of around 50 awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards range from a minimum (floor) of $75,001 to a maximum (ceiling) of $1,000,000.
What kind of projects does the award size suggest the program is looking for?
Given the stated award range, the program is aimed at mid-sized to large, implementation-ready conservation projects rather than small planning efforts.
What is the funding instrument?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility details contained in the full announcement or application instructions.
Are partnerships required or encouraged?
The program is built around public-private partnerships and emphasizes collaboration among government agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and private partners.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice shows the opportunity was posted on January 13, 2015.
What were the application deadlines?
The original closing date was February 27, 2015. It was later extended to a current closing date of July 7, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The notice indicates the opportunity was archived on July 8, 2015.
Where can applicants find the complete requirements and submission instructions?
The announcement points applicants to the NAWCA U.S. Standard Grant application instructions for complete requirements and submission details.
Who is the program contact for questions?
The listed program contact is David Buie, U.S. Standard Grant Coordinator. Phone: 301-497-5870. Email: davidbuie@fws.gov.
What law does this program support?
The program advances the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act by supporting long-term wetland and associated upland conservation benefiting wetlands-associated migratory birds.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.623, the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund.
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