Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00322
Apply for F15AS00322
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NAWCA Canadian 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 Jul 20, 2015 and posted on Jul 7, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 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 $19,000,000.00 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 12 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 Canadian Grants opportunity (Canada Standard Grants Program) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that funds conservation work in Canada aligned with the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA). The program is structured as a competitive, matching-grants initiative designed to bring together public and private partners to deliver on-the-ground habitat projects that support migratory birds associated with wetlands. In practical terms, the focus is on partnerships that can combine resources and demonstrate broad support for conservation outcomes, rather than stand-alone efforts.
Projects supported under this opportunity must be strictly centered on long-term wetland and associated upland habitat conservation. Eligible work includes the protection, restoration, enhancement, and/or establishment of wetlands and related upland habitats, with the explicit purpose of benefiting migratory birds that depend on wetland ecosystems. The emphasis on "long-term" signals that proposals should result in durable conservation gains, such as permanent or long-lasting habitat protection mechanisms, credible restoration outcomes, or sustained habitat improvements, rather than short-lived activities. The program is limited to work occurring in Canada and oriented toward wetlands-associated migratory bird benefits.
A core requirement of the program is cost sharing: applicants must provide a 1:1 match. This means for every dollar requested in federal grant funds, an equal amount of non-federal matching contributions must be committed to the project. Matching support is typically assembled through a mix of partner funding, third-party contributions, and other allowable sources consistent with the program rules, and it is a central factor in how these partnership-based proposals are built and evaluated.
For this specific funding notice (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00322), the agency anticipated making about 12 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $19,000,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $10,000 up to a ceiling of $1,000,000, indicating the program could support both smaller targeted projects and larger, multi-partner habitat initiatives. The opportunity was listed under CFDA 15.623 (North American Wetlands Conservation Fund) and categorized under Natural Resources. Eligibility was described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications that may have been included in the full announcement, which typically spells out any Canada-specific or program-specific applicant conditions.
Key dates in the announcement show it was posted July 7, 2015, with an application closing deadline of August 7, 2015, and it was later archived on August 8, 2015. Applicants seeking the full application package and detailed instructions were directed to the "Canada Standard Grant application information" link included with the notice. For help accessing the announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Lacy Alison, Canada Standard Grant Coordinator at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (703-358-2552, LacyAlison@fws.gov).
NAWCA Canadian Grants (Canada Standard Grants Program) FAQs
1) What is the NAWCA Canadian Grants opportunity (Canada Standard Grants Program)?
It is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that funds conservation work in Canada aligned with the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA). It operates as a competitive, matching-grants program intended to build partnerships that deliver on-the-ground habitat projects supporting wetlands-associated migratory birds.
2) Who runs and administers this grant program?
The program is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
3) What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is to support long-term conservation of wetlands and associated upland habitats in Canada, specifically to benefit migratory birds that depend on wetland ecosystems.
4) Where must funded projects take place?
Projects supported under this opportunity must occur in Canada.
5) What kinds of conservation activities are eligible?
Eligible work includes the protection, restoration, enhancement, and/or establishment of wetlands and related upland habitats, with the explicit purpose of benefiting wetlands-associated migratory birds.
6) What does "long-term" habitat conservation mean in this program?
“Long-term” indicates proposals should produce durable conservation gains, such as permanent or long-lasting habitat protection mechanisms, credible restoration outcomes, or sustained habitat improvements. The intent is to prioritize lasting outcomes rather than short-lived activities.
7) Are projects required to focus on migratory birds?
Yes. Projects must be oriented toward benefits for migratory birds associated with wetlands.
8) Is this a partnership-based program or can a single organization apply alone?
The program emphasizes partnerships that combine resources and demonstrate broad support for conservation outcomes. The focus is on proposals built around public and private partners rather than stand-alone efforts.
9) Is cost sharing required?
Yes. A 1:1 match is required.
10) What does a 1:1 match mean?
For every dollar requested in federal grant funds, an equal amount of non-federal matching contributions must be committed to the project.
11) What forms can the matching contributions take?
Matching support is typically assembled through a mix of partner funding, third-party contributions, and other allowable sources consistent with program rules.
12) How important is the match in building a competitive application?
The match is described as a core requirement and a central factor in how partnership-based proposals are built and evaluated, since the program is explicitly structured as a competitive matching-grants initiative.
13) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00322.
14) What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.623 (North American Wetlands Conservation Fund).
15) What category is this opportunity listed under?
It is categorized under Natural Resources.
16) How many awards were anticipated under this notice?
The agency anticipated making about 12 awards.
17) What was the estimated total funding level for this program notice?
The estimated total program funding level was $19,000,000.
18) What were the expected minimum and maximum award sizes?
Individual awards were expected to range from $10,000 (floor) up to $1,000,000 (ceiling).
19) What does the award range suggest about the types of projects supported?
The stated range indicates the program could support both smaller targeted projects and larger, multi-partner habitat initiatives.
20) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications in the full announcement (which typically includes any Canada-specific or program-specific applicant conditions).
21) When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on July 7, 2015.
22) What was the application deadline?
The application closing deadline was August 7, 2015.
23) When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on August 8, 2015.
24) Where were applicants directed to get the full application package and instructions?
Applicants were directed to the “Canada Standard Grant application information” link included with the notice for the full application package and detailed instructions.
25) Who was listed as the point of contact for help accessing the announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact was Lacy Alison, Canada Standard Grant Coordinator at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
26) What contact details were provided for the point of contact?
Phone: 703-358-2552. Email: LacyAlison@fws.gov.
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