NAWCA 2022 Canada Grants

The North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) provides U.S. federal funding grants for North American wetlands conservation projects. The NAWCA Canada program promotes partnerships between public agencies and groups interested in protecting, improving, restoring, and managing wetland ecosystems and other habitats for wetlands-associated migratory birds and other fish and wildlife in North America. Proposals to the NAWCA Canada program should demonstrate how the activities of partners would encourage sustainable and effective programs for the long-term conservation of wetlands-associated migratory birds. • The NAWCA funds wetlands conservation projects that include the acquisition of property containing wetlands ecosystems and associated habitats, including water rights, where the acquired land will be administered for its long-term conservation and for the benefit of migratory birds, fish, and other wildlife that depend on it. • Restoration, enhancement, or management of wetlands ecosystems and associated habitats, where these activities will be conducted on lands and waters that will be administered for their long-term conservation and for the benefit of migratory birds, fish, and other wildlife that depend on them. • NAWCA Canada proposals contribute to efforts to reduce climate pollution, support climate resilience, support land conservation and biodiversity efforts, and leverage partnerships.