Overview
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) U.S. Standard grants are competitive, matching grants that support public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the U.S. that involve long-term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for the benefit of all wetlands-associated migratory birds. A 1 to 1 match to grant ratio is a requirement. For US Standard scoring criteria (page 33 of US Standard Instructions) and US E...
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The North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) U.S. Standard grants are competitive, matching grants that support public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the U.S. that involve long-term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for the benefit of all wetlands-associated migratory birds. A 1 to 1 match to grant ratio is a requirement. For US Standard scoring criteria (page 33 of US Standard Instructions) and US Eligibility criteria, visit: https://www.fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-us-standard-grantsTo view previously successful awarded NAWCA US Standard Projects, visit NAWCA's external facing database to query for your viewing: https://www.fws.gov/grantsum/
Eligible applicants Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); City or township governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); County governments
For US Standard eligibility criteria, proposal instructions, and proposal template, visit: https://fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-grants-us-standard
Eligibility requirements
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); City or township governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); County governments
For US Standard eligibility criteria, proposal instructions, and proposal template, visit: https://fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-grants-us-standard
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