Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00197
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- The DOI-FWS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "North American Wetlands Conservation Act 2017 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 02, 2016 and posted on May 02, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 14, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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 North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) 2017 U.S. Standard Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00197) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS). It is designed to fund on-the-ground conservation projects within the United States that advance the goals of NAWCA by improving habitat conditions for wetlands-associated migratory birds. The program emphasizes practical, habitat-focused work rather than academic or scientific study, and it is built around collaborative, public-private partnerships.
Projects funded under this opportunity must be strictly focused on long-term habitat outcomes. Eligible activities include the long-term protection of wetlands and associated uplands (such as through acquisition or conservation easements), as well as restoration, enhancement, and/or establishment of wetlands and connected upland habitats. The intent is to generate durable conservation benefits for migratory birds that depend on wetland ecosystems, meaning proposals need to be tied to tangible habitat conservation actions rather than planning-only efforts or short-lived improvements.
A core requirement of the U.S. Standard Grants Program is the matching component. Applicants must provide a 1:1 match, meaning every federal dollar requested must be matched by at least one non-federal dollar in partner contributions. This match requirement reinforces the program goal of leveraging federal funds to attract significant investment from states, tribes, local governments, nonprofits, private landowners, and other partners. Because the program is competitive, applications generally need to show both strong ecological benefits and a credible partnership and financing plan that clearly documents the matching resources.
Research funding is explicitly ineligible under this opportunity. In other words, proposals centered on research studies, data collection for its own sake, or primarily investigative work do not fit the program purpose. The funding is meant for direct habitat conservation implementation that yields measurable wetland and upland benefits tied to migratory bird conservation.
The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $1,000,000 per award and anticipates around 50 awards. It is categorized under Natural Resources and is associated with CFDA number 15.623. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to a wide range of entity types as long as they meet any additional eligibility conditions described in the full announcement. The original and current closing date for the referenced cycle was July 14, 2016, and the announcement was posted May 2, 2016.
For applicants seeking more program context and guidance, the announcement points to the NAWCA Standard Grants information page maintained by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which typically outlines program priorities, examples of eligible projects, match documentation expectations, and other proposal requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - NAWCA 2017 U.S. Standard Grants (F16AS00197)
What is the NAWCA 2017 U.S. Standard Grants opportunity?
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) 2017 U.S. Standard Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00197) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS). It funds on-the-ground wetland conservation projects within the United States that improve habitat conditions for wetlands-associated migratory birds.
Who administers this grant program?
This opportunity is run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS).
What is the primary purpose of this funding?
The primary purpose is to support practical, habitat-focused conservation projects that advance NAWCA goals by delivering long-term habitat outcomes for wetlands-associated migratory birds in the United States.
Where must projects take place to be eligible?
Projects must be on-the-ground conservation projects within the United States.
What types of projects or activities are eligible for funding?
Eligible activities include long-term protection of wetlands and associated uplands (such as acquisition or conservation easements), as well as restoration, enhancement, and/or establishment of wetlands and connected upland habitats.
Does the program prioritize long-term outcomes?
Yes. Projects funded under this opportunity must be strictly focused on long-term habitat outcomes and durable conservation benefits for migratory birds that depend on wetland ecosystems.
Are planning-only proposals a good fit for this opportunity?
Based on the program emphasis described, proposals are expected to be tied to tangible habitat conservation actions rather than planning-only efforts or short-lived improvements.
Is research an eligible use of funds under this opportunity?
No. Research funding is explicitly ineligible. Proposals centered on research studies, data collection for its own sake, or primarily investigative work do not fit the program purpose.
What is the matching requirement?
Applicants must provide a 1:1 match. This means every federal dollar requested must be matched by at least one non-federal dollar in partner contributions.
Why is the 1:1 match required?
The match requirement reflects the program goal of leveraging federal funds to attract significant non-federal investment and to support collaborative, public-private partnership projects.
What sources can provide the non-federal match?
The opportunity describes match coming from partner contributions and highlights the role of states, tribes, local governments, nonprofits, private landowners, and other partners as potential contributors, as long as the match is non-federal.
Is this a competitive grant program?
Yes. The opportunity is described as competitive, and applications generally need to demonstrate strong ecological benefits along with a credible partnership and financing plan that clearly documents matching resources.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000 per award.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates around 50 awards.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F16AS00197.
How is eligibility defined for this opportunity?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is open to a wide range of entity types, provided they meet any additional eligibility conditions described in the full announcement.
What category does this funding fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.623.
What was the application closing date for the referenced cycle?
The original and current closing date listed for the referenced cycle was July 14, 2016.
When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on May 2, 2016.
Where can applicants find additional program context and guidance?
The announcement points applicants to the NAWCA Standard Grants information page maintained by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which typically includes program priorities, examples of eligible projects, match documentation expectations, and other proposal requirements.
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