Opportunity Information: Apply for F18AS00308
The NAWCA FY19 U.S. Small Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00308) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.623. It funds on-the-ground conservation work in the United States that advances the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act, with a strong emphasis on building public-private partnerships to deliver measurable habitat outcomes for migratory birds.
The program is focused narrowly on habitat projects that provide long-term protection, restoration, enhancement, and/or establishment of wetlands and associated upland habitats. In other words, it is meant to pay for durable conservation results such as securing habitat through appropriate long-term arrangements, improving degraded wetlands, creating or enhancing wetland functions, and addressing associated upland areas that support wetland-dependent and migratory bird life cycles. Research is explicitly ineligible for funding under this program, so proposals need to stay centered on implementation and direct conservation actions rather than studies or purely scientific investigations.
A key feature of this opportunity is the cost-share requirement: applicants must provide a 1:1 non-federal match. That means for every federal dollar requested, the project must bring at least an equal amount of qualifying non-federal contributions. This match requirement reinforces the partnership model and is intended to leverage federal funds by drawing in state, local, nonprofit, tribal, and private participation and investment.
The maximum federal request (award ceiling) is $100,000 per grant, and the agency anticipated making about 50 awards. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may apply as long as it meets any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full announcement. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Environment and Natural Resources.
For the FY19 cycle described, the opportunity was posted on August 17, 2018, with an original closing date of October 18, 2018. Submission instructions required applicants to submit the SF-424 through Grants.gov by 4:00 PM Eastern Time and to email the proposal and supporting documentation to nawcasmallgrants@fws.gov. Overall, the opportunity aligns with DOI and FWS conservation priorities by supporting collaborative projects that conserve land and water resources and can also contribute to expanded outdoor recreation and public access when those elements are consistent with wetland and migratory bird conservation goals.Apply for F18AS00308
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NAWCA FY19 U.S. Small Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.623.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 17, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 18, 2018 October 18, 2018 All Applicants must submit SF-424 in grants.gov by 4pm EST Email proposal amp support docs nawcasmallgrants@fws.gov. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NAWCA FY19 U.S. Small Grants opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant program under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The specific opportunity described is NAWCA FY19 U.S. Small Grants with Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00308 (CFDA 15.623).
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program funds on-the-ground conservation projects in the United States that advance NAWCA goals. A strong emphasis is placed on building public-private partnerships that deliver measurable habitat outcomes for migratory birds.
What types of projects does the program fund?
The program is narrowly focused on habitat projects that provide long-term protection, restoration, enhancement, and/or establishment of wetlands and associated upland habitats. The intent is to support durable conservation results such as securing habitat through long-term arrangements, improving degraded wetlands, creating or enhancing wetland functions, and addressing associated upland areas that support wetland-dependent and migratory bird life cycles.
Does the program fund work outside the United States?
No. The opportunity description specifies that it funds on-the-ground conservation work in the United States.
Are research projects eligible for funding?
No. Research is explicitly ineligible under this program. Proposals need to be centered on implementation and direct conservation actions rather than studies or purely scientific investigations.
What does "on-the-ground conservation work" mean in this program?
Based on the opportunity description, it means tangible, implementation-focused actions that lead to long-term wetland and associated upland habitat protection, restoration, enhancement, and/or establishment, with measurable habitat outcomes for migratory birds.
What is the cost-share or match requirement?
Applicants must provide a 1:1 non-federal match. For every federal dollar requested, the project must include at least an equal amount of qualifying non-federal contributions.
Why is a 1:1 non-federal match required?
The match requirement is a core feature of the partnership model. It is intended to leverage federal funds by drawing in state, local, nonprofit, tribal, and private participation and investment.
What is the maximum amount of federal funding that can be requested?
The award ceiling is $100,000 in federal funds per grant.
How many awards were anticipated for this cycle?
The agency anticipated making about 50 awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may apply, as long as it meets any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full announcement.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Environment and Natural Resources.
Which federal agency administers this program?
The program is run by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What are the key conservation outcomes the program is looking for?
The opportunity emphasizes long-term habitat outcomes for migratory birds, delivered through wetland and associated upland habitat protection, restoration, enhancement, and/or establishment, with measurable results and durable conservation benefits.
Do projects need to involve partnerships?
Yes. The opportunity places a strong emphasis on building public-private partnerships to deliver measurable habitat outcomes. The required 1:1 non-federal match also reinforces the partnership approach.
Can a project include upland habitat work?
Yes. The program specifically includes wetlands and associated upland habitats, including upland areas that support wetland-dependent and migratory bird life cycles.
Can the project include long-term protection actions?
Yes. Long-term protection is one of the core eligible project types described, including securing habitat through appropriate long-term arrangements.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close (FY19 cycle described)?
It was posted on August 17, 2018, with an original closing date of October 18, 2018.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Submission instructions required applicants to submit the SF-424 through Grants.gov by 4:00 PM Eastern Time and to email the proposal and supporting documentation to nawcasmallgrants@fws.gov.
What form was specifically mentioned for submission through Grants.gov?
The SF-424 was required to be submitted through Grants.gov.
What email address was provided for proposals and supporting documentation?
Proposals and supporting documentation were to be emailed to nawcasmallgrants@fws.gov.
What time zone applied to the Grants.gov deadline?
The deadline time was stated as 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
How does this opportunity align with DOI and FWS priorities?
It supports collaborative projects that conserve land and water resources. The description also notes that projects can contribute to expanded outdoor recreation and public access when those elements are consistent with wetland and migratory bird conservation goals.
Can projects include outdoor recreation or public access components?
They can, as long as those elements are consistent with wetland and migratory bird conservation goals, according to the opportunity description.
Where can I find the identifying numbers for this opportunity?
The opportunity is identified as NAWCA FY19 U.S. Small Grants, Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00308, under CFDA 15.623.
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