The North American Wetlands Conservation Act Small Grants Program supports on-the-ground projects that further the the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act.
Applications for $1,000 to $250,000 with a required 1:1 match in nonfederal funds are due by October 10, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET.
Eligibility
This grant is open to:
- State, county, and municipal governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
- Native American tribal organizations
- Small businesses
Program Goals
The goal of the Small Grant Program is to promote partnerships between public agencies and organizations to work towards:
- The long-term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetlands and associated habitats to benefit wetlands-associated migratory birds
- Maintaining and improving the current distributions of wetlands-associated migratory birds
- Maintaining an abundance of waterfowl (ducks, geese, and swans) and other wetlands-associated migratory birds consistent with North American Waterfowl Management Plan.
Allowable Expenses
Allowable expenses for this program fall under multiple headings.
Acquisition
- Fee-title acquisition and donation (transfer of title)
- Conservation easement and lease acquisition and donation
- Appraisal fees
- Boundary surveys
- Acquisition legal costs
- Travel and transportation
- Annual payments for 10-year conservation agreements
Wetland Restoration or Establishment
- Engineering and design costs
- Material and supplies
- Equipment
- Travel and transportation
Wetland Enhancement
- Engineering and design costs
- Material and supplies
- Equipment
- Travel and transportation
- Initial land management costs
- Nest boxes
- Habitat islands
- Plantings
