The North American Wetlands Conservation Act
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) provides federal funds specifically to "conserve North American wetland ecosystems and waterfowl and the other migratory birds and fish and wildlife that depend on such habitats." NAWCA and matching funds may only be used for wetlands acquisition, creation, enhancement, and/or restoration. Proposals require at least a 50/50 nonfederal match.
NAWCA Standard Grants
A North American Wetlands Conservation Act standard grant proposal is a 4-year plan of action supported by a NAWCA grant and partner funds to conserve wetlands and wetlands-dependent fish and wildlife through acquisition (including easements and land title donations), restoration and/or enhancement, with a grant request between $50,001 and $1,000,000.
The Fiscal Year 2009 U.S. Standard grant instructions are now available on the NAWCA Web site.
U.S. Standard Grants Deadline: FY 2011 to March 5 and July 30, 2010
NAWCA Small Grants
In conjunction with the Standard Grants program, the North American Wetlands Conservation Council (Council) has created a Small Grants program. The objective is to promote long-term wetlands conservation activities through encouraging participation by new grantees and partners who may not otherwise be able to compete in the Standard Grants program. Small grants (up to $50,000) are administered separately. Match must be non-Federal and at least equal the grant request (referred to as a 1:1 match). Match is eligible up to 2 years prior to the year the proposal is submitted and grant and match funds are eligible after the proposal is submitted and through the project period.
The Fiscal Year 2008 instructions are now available on the NAWCA Web site. The Fiscal Year 2009 U.S. Small grant instructions will be posted later this year
U.S. Small Grants Deadlines: FY 2011 to October 28, 2010
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