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Canada-NAWCA Standard Grants

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Canada-NAWCA Standard Grants?

You can contact U.S. Department of the Interior; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by email at dbhc@fws.gov.

Q: Where is the Canada-NAWCA Standard Grants available?

The Canada-NAWCA Standard Grants program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the Canada-NAWCA Standard Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Canada-NAWCA Standard Grants is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Canada-NAWCA Standard Grants?

Canada-NAWCA Standard Grants is funded by U.S. Department of the Interior; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Last Update: February 4, 2026

Canada

Support for wetlands conservation projects in Canada.

Grant and Funding

U.S. Department of the Interior; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop strategic partnerships

Reduce the ecological footprint

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

NAWCA Canada grants are competitive, matching grants that support projects in Canada focused on the long-term protection, restoration, and enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands. These projects benefit migratory birds and involve public-private partnerships.

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:

Wetland restoration to support migratory bird habitats and biodiversity

Wetland health improvement through pollution removal and habitat restoration

How to apply

Contact the program for proposal development guidance.Develop your project proposal.Submit your project proposal for review.Await evaluation and decision notification.

Contacts

dbhc@fws.gov

Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada-NAWCA Standard Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada-NAWCA Standard Grants. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.