F27AS00008-NAWCA 2027-1 US Standard Grants

The North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) U.S. Standard Grants, under solicitation F27AS00008, provide competitive matching grants to support public-private partnerships focused on the long-term protection, restoration, and enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for migratory birds. Administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the program has an estimated total funding of 46 million dollars, with individual awards ranging from 250,001 to 3 million dollars. A mandatory 1 to 1 match to the grant ratio is required for all projects. The anticipated period of performance runs from June 1, 2027, to June 1, 2029, with applications due by September 25, 2026. Applicants must be registered in SAM.gov and submit their proposals through GrantSolutions. The evaluation process involves a three-stage review consisting of eligibility and compliance checks, a comprehensive merit review based on seven Technical Assessment Questions (TAQs), and a final risk assessment. Proposals are scored on their contribution to waterfowl and other migratory bird habitats, alignment with geographic priority wetlands, and their ability to ensure long-term conservation. Required submission components include a project narrative, financial plan tables, work plans, tract tables, and GIS shapefiles. Strict formatting guidelines apply, specifically a 14-page limit for the Technical Assessment Questions using Times New Roman size 11 font.