Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00434
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NAWCA Small 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 Sep 11, 2014 and posted on Sep 11, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 7, 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 $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 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 Small Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00434) 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 on-the-ground conservation work in the United States that advances the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act by supporting public-private partnerships. The program is competitive, meaning proposals are evaluated against each other, and it is specifically focused on projects that deliver lasting, habitat-based outcomes rather than studies or academic research.
Projects funded under this program must center on the long-term protection, restoration, enhancement, and/or establishment of wetlands and associated upland habitats. The intended conservation benefit must be tied to migratory birds that depend on wetlands and related landscapes, with an emphasis on measurable habitat improvements and durable conservation results. In practical terms, this can include activities such as securing wetland habitat through permanent protection mechanisms, restoring degraded wetland systems, improving wetland function and associated uplands, or creating new wetland habitat where appropriate. A key constraint is that research funding is not eligible, so proposals that are primarily scientific studies, monitoring-only efforts, or research initiatives without direct habitat implementation would not fit the program.
Funding is relatively small by federal standards but aimed at generating significant habitat impact through leveraged partnerships. The estimated total funding available for the cycle listed is $3,000,000, with an expected 50 awards. Individual awards range from a $1,000 floor to a $75,000 ceiling, which signals that this opportunity is intended for targeted, well-scoped projects that can be executed efficiently, often by local or regional coalitions that can combine federal dollars with non-federal contributions.
A central requirement of the NAWCA Small Grants program is cost sharing: applicants must provide a 1:1 match. That means for every federal dollar requested, the project must bring in an equal amount in matching funds or eligible contributions, reinforcing the program goal of encouraging joint investment and shared ownership across partners. The eligibility category is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications in the full announcement), which generally suggests a broad range of applicants may apply as long as they can meet program rules, partnership expectations, and matching requirements.
The original posting date for this announcement was September 11, 2014, with an application closing date of November 7, 2014, and an archive date of November 8, 2014, reflecting the historical cycle referenced in the source. Applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement were directed to the Small Grant Coordinator, Rodecia McKnight, at 703-358-2266 or rodeciamcknight@fws.gov.
NAWCA Small Grants (F14AS00434) FAQ
What is the NAWCA Small Grants opportunity?
The NAWCA Small Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00434) 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 on-the-ground wetland conservation projects in the United States that advance the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through public-private partnerships.
Who runs this grant program?
The program is run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. Department of the Interior) through the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund.
Is this a competitive or non-competitive grant?
This is a competitive grant program. Proposals are evaluated against one another.
What types of projects does the program fund?
Funded projects must focus on long-term protection, restoration, enhancement, and/or establishment of wetlands and associated upland habitats. The program is oriented toward habitat-based implementation that produces lasting conservation outcomes.
What outcomes does the program prioritize?
The program prioritizes durable, measurable habitat improvements tied to migratory birds that depend on wetlands and related landscapes. The emphasis is on lasting conservation results rather than planning or academic deliverables.
What are examples of eligible activities under this program?
Examples mentioned include securing wetland habitat through permanent protection mechanisms, restoring degraded wetland systems, improving wetland function and associated uplands, and creating new wetland habitat where appropriate, as long as the work produces habitat-based outcomes.
Does the program fund research, studies, or academic projects?
No. Research funding is not eligible. Proposals that are primarily scientific studies, monitoring-only efforts, or research initiatives without direct habitat implementation are not a fit for this opportunity.
Does the project need to be located in a specific geography?
Yes. This opportunity is designed to fund on-the-ground conservation work in the United States.
What kinds of habitats must projects address?
Projects must center on wetlands and associated upland habitats. The conservation benefit should be connected to migratory birds that rely on these landscapes.
How much total funding is available in the cycle described?
The estimated total funding available for the referenced cycle is $3,000,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity lists an expectation of 50 awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award amount?
Individual awards range from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $75,000.
What does the award size suggest about the type of projects this program supports?
The small award range suggests the program is intended for targeted, well-scoped projects that can be executed efficiently, often through local or regional coalitions that can leverage the federal funding with non-federal contributions.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. A central requirement is a 1:1 match.
What does a 1:1 match mean for applicants?
For every federal dollar requested, the project must provide an equal amount in matching funds or eligible contributions.
Why does the program require matching funds?
The match requirement reinforces the program goal of encouraging public-private partnerships, joint investment, and shared ownership among project partners.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility category is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications in the full announcement. Applicants still need to meet program rules, partnership expectations, and the matching requirement.
Is this grant described as discretionary?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant program.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
The original posting date was September 11, 2014, and the application closing date was November 7, 2014.
What does the archive date indicate?
The archive date listed is November 8, 2014, indicating the specific cycle referenced is historical in the source information provided.
Who should applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing assistance were directed to the Small Grant Coordinator: Rodecia McKnight, 703-358-2266, rodeciamcknight@fws.gov.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 15.623.
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