Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00142
Apply for F14AS00142
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NAWCA Mexican 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 Apr 7, 2014 and posted on Apr 7, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 2, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,500,000.00 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 10 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 Mexican Standard Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00142) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.623). It is designed to fund competitive, partnership-driven conservation projects carried out in Mexico that advance the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. The central purpose is to support public-private collaborations that deliver measurable, on-the-ground wetland conservation outcomes tied to the needs of migratory birds that depend on wetlands across North America.
Projects funded through this program must focus on long-term conservation results, specifically the protection, restoration, enhancement, and/or establishment of wetlands and associated upland habitats. The emphasis on associated uplands matters because many wetland-dependent migratory bird species use adjacent upland areas for nesting, feeding, and shelter, meaning the program supports habitat work that improves the broader landscape around wetlands rather than treating wetlands in isolation. In addition to direct habitat actions, the program also allows certain capacity-building activities when they are clearly linked to strengthening wetlands conservation and management. Examples of eligible supporting activities include technical training, education efforts, sustainable use studies, and organizational or institutional infrastructure improvements that are needed to develop or reinforce long-term conservation capability.
A key requirement of the Mexican Standard Grants Program is cost sharing: applicants must provide a 1:1 match, meaning every federal dollar requested must be matched by one dollar of non-federal contributions. This matching share is intended to ensure strong partner commitment and to leverage federal funding into larger conservation investments, which aligns with the program’s focus on public-private partnerships and broad coalition work.
The opportunity anticipated making around 10 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $2,500,000. Individual awards could range from a floor of $10,000 up to a ceiling of $1,000,000, allowing both smaller targeted projects and large-scale habitat initiatives to compete. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications that might appear in the full announcement’s eligibility section, so applicants typically include a mix of non-governmental organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and other partners capable of implementing conservation work in Mexico.
This specific posting was made on April 7, 2014, with an application closing date of June 2, 2014, and an archive date of June 15, 2014. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed contact was Ellen Murphy at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (703-358-1937, ellenmurphy@fws.gov).
NAWCA Mexican Standard Grants (F14AS00142) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NAWCA Mexican Standard Grants opportunity?
The NAWCA Mexican Standard Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00142) is a discretionary, competitive grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.623). It supports partnership-based conservation projects carried out in Mexico that advance the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act.
Who runs this grant program?
The program is run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose is to support public-private collaborations that deliver measurable, on-the-ground wetland conservation outcomes in Mexico, tied to the needs of migratory birds that depend on wetlands across North America.
Where must projects take place?
Projects funded through this opportunity must be carried out in Mexico.
What types of conservation results does the program prioritize?
The program prioritizes long-term conservation results, including the protection, restoration, enhancement, and/or establishment of wetlands and associated upland habitats.
What habitat types are eligible for project work?
Eligible work includes activities focused on wetlands and associated upland habitats. The inclusion of associated uplands reflects that many wetland-dependent migratory bird species rely on nearby upland areas for nesting, feeding, and shelter.
Why does the program emphasize associated upland habitats?
The program emphasizes associated uplands because wetland-dependent migratory birds often use adjacent upland areas as part of their life cycle. The intent is to improve the broader landscape around wetlands rather than treating wetlands in isolation.
Are capacity-building activities allowed under this opportunity?
Yes. The program allows certain capacity-building activities when they are clearly linked to strengthening wetlands conservation and management and are needed to develop or reinforce long-term conservation capability.
What are examples of eligible capacity-building or supporting activities?
Examples listed include technical training, education efforts, sustainable use studies, and organizational or institutional infrastructure improvements, as long as these activities are tied to strengthening wetland conservation and management outcomes.
Does this grant require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. A key requirement is cost sharing at a 1:1 match. For every federal dollar requested, the applicant must provide one dollar in non-federal contributions.
What does a 1:1 match mean for applicants?
A 1:1 match means that if an applicant requests a certain amount of federal funding, they must commit an equal amount from non-federal sources as matching contributions.
Why is the matching requirement included?
The match requirement is intended to demonstrate strong partner commitment and to leverage federal funding into larger conservation investments, consistent with the program's emphasis on public-private partnerships and broad coalition work.
How many awards were anticipated under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated making around 10 awards.
What was the estimated total funding level for the program?
The estimated total program funding level was $2,500,000.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards could range from a minimum (floor) of $10,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $1,000,000.
Is this opportunity intended for small projects, large projects, or both?
Both. The stated award range supports smaller targeted projects as well as large-scale habitat initiatives.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications that might appear in the full announcement's eligibility section.
What kinds of applicants typically apply for this opportunity?
Applicants typically include a mix of non-governmental organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and other partners capable of implementing conservation work in Mexico.
Is this a competitive program?
Yes. The opportunity is described as competitive and partnership-driven.
What kind of outcomes does the program expect?
The program is designed to deliver measurable, on-the-ground wetland conservation outcomes, with an emphasis on long-term results that support migratory birds and their habitat needs.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this posting?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00142.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA 15.623 under the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund.
When was this opportunity posted?
This specific posting was made on April 7, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was June 2, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 15, 2014.
Who is the contact person for access issues or questions about the announcement?
The listed contact was Ellen Murphy at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
How can the contact person be reached?
Ellen Murphy could be reached at 703-358-1937 or by email at ellenmurphy@fws.gov.
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