F26AS00007-NAWCA 2026 US Small Grants

US U › S › Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS) grant open #F26AS00007

Response due Jun 25, 2026 · 00:00 UTC

Summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting applications for the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) 2026 U.S. Small Grants program. This federal grant program funds wetlands conservation projects across the United States. Small grants under NAWCA typically support habitat conservation, restoration, enhancement, and management efforts benefiting migratory birds and other wildlife. The opportunity was posted on April 20, 2026, with a closing date of June 25, 2026.

What they want

Applicants are invited to submit proposals for wetlands conservation projects eligible under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) Small Grants category. Funded projects are expected to protect, restore, enhance, or manage wetland ecosystems and associated upland habitats in the United States for the benefit of migratory birds and other wildlife. Projects must align with NAWCA statutory requirements and program guidelines.

How they evaluate

Submission: Grants.gov federal grants portal (implied by source)

Risks & flags

Extremely limited detail in the synopsis — no dollar ceiling, no eligibility requirements, no evaluation criteria, and no deliverables stated; bidders must consult full program guidelines independently.
Document type is listed only as 'synopsis'; full solicitation package may not yet be available, creating uncertainty about scope and requirements.

Market context

inferred from NAICS

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

NAICS 114210

US market size: $370B
Typical award: $10K – $5M

Typical buyers

USDABureau of Land Management

Commonly required

USDA certifications

Sector-level estimate — full code lookup not yet in catalog.

F26AS00007-NAWCA 2026 US Small Grants

Due Jun 25

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