Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00372
Apply for F15AS00372
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NAWCA U.S. 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 Jul 29, 2015 and posted on Jul 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 5, 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 $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 U.S. Small Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00372) 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 wetlands conservation work within the United States through competitive awards that emphasize public-private partnerships. The central purpose is to advance the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act by supporting projects that produce lasting habitat outcomes for wetlands-associated migratory birds.
Projects funded under this program must focus on long-term protection, restoration, enhancement, and/or establishment of wetlands and associated upland habitats. In practical terms, this typically means activities that secure habitat through durable protection mechanisms (such as acquisition or easements), improve degraded wetlands through restoration actions, enhance existing habitat to increase its ecological value, or create new wetlands and complementary upland habitat where appropriate. The program is explicitly oriented toward tangible conservation results rather than generating new scientific knowledge, and research funding is not eligible under this opportunity.
A key feature of the program is its required cost share: applicants must provide a 1:1 match, meaning every federal dollar requested must be matched by one dollar in non-federal contributions. This matching structure is intended to leverage federal funds and reinforce the partnership model by ensuring that non-federal partners are materially invested in the project. Eligible applicants are listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional clarifications provided in the full announcement, which generally implies that a wide range of organizations and entities may apply as long as they can meet program requirements and assemble the necessary match.
For this particular solicitation cycle, the agency expected to make around 50 awards, with an estimated total program funding amount of $3,000,000. Individual awards ranged from a floor of $1,000 up to a ceiling of $75,000, reflecting the program's focus on smaller, targeted projects or components of larger conservation efforts. The opportunity was posted on July 20, 2015, created on July 29, 2015, and had an application deadline of November 5, 2015 (with the archive date listed as November 7, 2015). While those dates reflect the specific historical cycle referenced in the notice, the program itself is commonly offered in recurring cycles, and prospective applicants typically confirm the current year requirements and deadlines through the program website.
Applicants seeking more information were directed to the U.S. Small Grant website, and the listed point of contact for access issues or questions was Rodecia McKnight, U.S. Small Grant Coordinator, reachable at 703-358-2266 or rodeciamcknight@fws.gov.
NAWCA U.S. Small Grants (F15AS00372) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NAWCA U.S. Small Grants opportunity?
The NAWCA U.S. Small Grants opportunity is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.623). It provides competitive awards for on-the-ground wetlands conservation work within the United States.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this opportunity is F15AS00372.
Which agency runs this grant program?
The program is run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.623, the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund.
What is the central purpose of the program?
The central purpose is to advance the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act by supporting projects that produce lasting habitat outcomes for wetlands-associated migratory birds.
What types of projects does the program fund?
Projects must focus on long-term protection, restoration, enhancement, and/or establishment of wetlands and associated upland habitats within the United States. The program emphasizes tangible, on-the-ground conservation results.
What does "on-the-ground" conservation mean in this program?
In practical terms, on-the-ground conservation generally includes activities that secure habitat through durable protection mechanisms (such as acquisition or easements), improve degraded wetlands through restoration actions, enhance existing habitat to increase ecological value, or create new wetlands and complementary upland habitat where appropriate.
Are projects required to include associated upland habitats?
The program description specifies wetlands and associated upland habitats, meaning eligible projects may include upland components when they support wetlands conservation and related habitat outcomes.
Does the program fund research projects?
No. The program is explicitly oriented toward tangible conservation results rather than generating new scientific knowledge, and research funding is not eligible under this opportunity.
What is the required cost share or match?
The program requires a 1:1 match. For every federal dollar requested, applicants must provide one dollar in non-federal contributions.
Why does the program require a 1:1 match?
The matching requirement is intended to leverage federal funds and reinforce the public-private partnership model by ensuring non-federal partners are materially invested in the project.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement. This generally indicates that a wide range of organizations and entities may apply if they can meet program requirements and assemble the required match.
How competitive is the program?
The program uses competitive awards and emphasizes public-private partnerships. The notice for this cycle indicated an expectation of making around 50 awards, which suggests applications are reviewed and selected competitively.
How many awards were expected in this solicitation cycle?
The agency expected to make around 50 awards for this particular solicitation cycle.
What was the estimated total funding available for this cycle?
The estimated total program funding amount listed for this cycle was $3,000,000.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards ranged from a minimum (floor) of $1,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $75,000.
What does the award range suggest about project size?
The $1,000 to $75,000 range reflects a focus on smaller, targeted projects or smaller components of larger conservation efforts.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted on July 20, 2015, and created on July 29, 2015.
What was the application deadline for this cycle?
The application deadline listed for this cycle was November 5, 2015.
What is the archive date shown in the notice?
The archive date listed in the notice was November 7, 2015.
Are these dates current?
No. The dates provided reflect a specific historical cycle referenced in the notice. The program is commonly offered in recurring cycles, so applicants typically confirm current requirements and deadlines through the program website.
Where can applicants find more information about the program?
Applicants seeking more information were directed to the U.S. Small Grant website.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Rodecia McKnight, U.S. Small Grant Coordinator.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Rodecia McKnight can be reached by phone at 703-358-2266 or by email at rodeciamcknight@fws.gov.
What is the main emphasis of funded projects besides habitat work?
In addition to producing lasting habitat outcomes, the program emphasizes public-private partnerships and leveraging non-federal contributions through the required match.
Does the program support habitat protection mechanisms like acquisitions or easements?
Yes. The description indicates that securing habitat through durable protection mechanisms, such as acquisition or easements, is a typical example of eligible work.
Does the program support restoration and enhancement of wetlands?
Yes. Restoration of degraded wetlands and enhancement of existing habitat to increase ecological value are specifically described as typical eligible activities.
Does the program support creating or establishing new wetlands?
Yes. Establishment of wetlands, including creating new wetlands and complementary upland habitat where appropriate, is included in the program description.
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