NAWCA 2022 Mexico Standard Grant

The North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) Mexico Program aims to promote partnerships between public agencies and groups interested in protecting, improving, restoring, and managing wetland ecosystems and other habitats for migratory birds and other fish and wildlife in North America. The program requires a 1:1 match and supports the DOI and FWS mission of protecting and managing the nation's natural resources. The program will fund projects that include acquisition of properties with wetland ecosystems, restoration or improvement of wetland ecosystems, and management of wetland ecosystems. • The program will prioritize projects that demonstrate a clear understanding of the conservation goals and objectives of the NAWCA Mexico Program. • The program will prioritize projects that demonstrate a strong partnership between public agencies and groups interested in conservation. • The program will prioritize projects that demonstrate a clear plan for long-term conservation and management of the wetland ecosystems. • The program will prioritize projects that demonstrate a strong potential for leveraging additional funding and resources. • The program will prioritize projects that demonstrate a clear understanding of the environmental and social benefits of the project.