Description
The U.S. Standard Grants Program is a competitive, matching grant program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the United States that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. The program promotes partnerships projects that must involve long-term protection, restoration, enhancement, and/or establishment of wetland and associated upland habitats to benefit diversity of wetland ecosystems and maintain an abundance of waterfowl and other populations of wetlands-associated migratory birds. The program requires a 1:1 non-federal match and research funding is ineligible. Some key aspects of the program include:
* The program is competitive and matching, with a 1:1 non-federal match required.
* The program supports projects that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act.
* The program promotes partnerships projects that involve long-term protection, restoration, enhancement, and/or establishment of wetland and associated upland habitats.
* The program aims to benefit diversity of wetland ecosystems and maintain an abundance of waterfowl and other populations of wetlands-associated migratory birds.
* Research funding is ineligible for this program.
* The program has two submission cycles, with deadlines on February 23, 2024, and July 11, 2024.