F27AS00008-NAWCA 2027-1 US Standard Grants

The North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) 2027-1 U.S. Standard Grants solicitation, identified by F27AS00008, invites competitive matching grant applications to support public-private partnerships focused on the long-term protection, restoration, and enhancement of wetlands and associated upland habitats for migratory birds. Applicants must secure a minimum 1-to-1 match for all federal funds awarded, and proposals must demonstrate cost-effectiveness, measurable ecological outcomes, and alignment with program goals. The anticipated project period runs from June 1, 2027, to June 1, 2029, with all work occurring across designated project tracts located in specific counties and watersheds across the United States. Eligible entities include nonprofits, state and local agencies, tribes, and small businesses, all of which must possess an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) through SAM.gov and comply with federal grant regulations under 2 CFR Part 200. Financial and administrative requirements include adherence to NAWCA templates, submission of SF-424 and SF-424A forms, and the inclusion of supporting documentation such as deeds, easements, leases from previous matches, and a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA). Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF via GrantSolutions by September 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, with GIS shapefiles sent separately via email. The evaluation is based on seven technical assessment questions aligned with NAWCA objectives, with awards determined through a merit-based best-value trade-off process rather than lowest-price criteria. Risk assessments will be conducted under 2 CFR 200.206, examining financial systems, past performance, and organizational capacity, potentially triggering special conditions. Required certifications include disclosures for lobbying activities exceeding $100,000, pre-award costs, federal expenditures over $1 million triggering single audit reporting, and conflicts of interest. Funding is anticipated to range between $3.9 million and $5.6 million, sourced from NAWCA, state agencies like IDNR and LCCB, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with expenditures tracked by type (Grant, Old Match, New Match, Non-Match) but without formal Treasury Account Symbols or accounting classification codes specified. All activities must comply with NEPA, NHPA, and NWCG standards, and final