Closed · F27AS00008 · CFDA 15.623 · Discretionary
F27AS00008-NAWCA 2027-1 US Standard Grants
Federal grant opportunity posted by Fish and Wildlife Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $250K-$3M
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- September 25, 2026
- Close date
- 25
- Expected awards
The verdict
F27AS00008-NAWCA 2027-1 US Standard Grants is a closed discretionary listing from Fish and Wildlife Service that offered $250,001 -- $3,000,000 across 25 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number. PlainGrants indexes 4,242 other opportunities from Fish and Wildlife Service.
- $250K-$3M
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 25
- expected awards
- 15.623
- CFDA program
Recently closed NOFO
This listing closed on September 25, 2026. CFDA 15.623 may re-announce under a new opportunity number. Historical award band was $250,001 -- $3,000,000.
According to Grants.gov (extract vintage 2026-08-10), this record reflects the officially published listing. See methodology.
Deadline tracker
Application window closed
Closed September 25, 2026
Est. Total Funding
$46,000,000
Expected Awards
25
Instrument
Grant
Cost Sharing
Required
Description
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/
Market-open applicant set · includes for-profit door
The eligibility set for F27AS00008-NAWCA 2027-1 US Standard Grants includes a for-profit door among 8 printed types (State governments; County governments; City or township governments; Federally recognized tribal governments; +4 more). Competitive traffic can include commercial applicants alongside other listed classes. Applicant cost-sharing is required on the Grants.gov extract. Instrument: Grant. Funding-activity code maps to Natural Resources (NR). Inside Fish and Wildlife Service's indexed book this exact eligibility-code string is unique to this listing.
- Code 00
- State governments
- Code 01
- County governments
- Code 02
- City or township governments
- Code 07
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Code 11
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Code 12
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than IHEs)
- Code 13
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than IHEs)
- Code 23
- Small businesses
Codes are Grants.gov eligibility category values from the extract vintage 2026-08-10. Confirm the full eligibility statement on the official listing or the Grants.gov eligibility reference.
Official Listing on Grants.gov
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Agency Contact
DBHC Office DBHC@fws.gov
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What to do next
F27AS00008-NAWCA 2027-1 US Standard Grants is closed; use the parent program and agency catalog for the next funding cycle.
- Browse open federal opportunities in the same category when this listing is closed. Open opportunities
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Opportunity deadlines and eligibility change on Grants.gov; PlainGrants mirrors the extract and is not the submission system.
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.
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