Deadline: 26-Aug-22
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s (FWS) has announced the Standard Grants Program to support public-private partnerships carrying out wetlands conservation projects in Canada.
Their projects contribute to a comprehensive, programmatic approach towards furthering the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA). Project activities involve the long-term conservation of wetlands and associated upland habitats for the benefit of waterfowl and all wetland-associated migratory birds.
North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grants increase bird populations and wetland habitat, while supporting local economies and American traditions such as hunting, fishing, bird watching, family farming, and cattle ranching. Wetlands protected by NAWCA provide valuable benefits such as flood control, reducing coastal erosion, improving water and air quality, and recharging ground water.
Process
- Applicants submit project proposals through the appropriate North American Waterfowl Management Plan Provincial Steering Committee.
- After a preliminary review by the Provincial committees, eligible proposals are then forwarded to the appropriate Joint Venture Management Board, Environment Canada Wetlands Office, and finally the North American Wetlands Conservation Council (Canada) for review and endorsement.
- Projects are then presented to the North American Wetlands Conservation Council (Council) in the United States for funding consideration.
- After reviewing the projects, the Council recommends them to the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission for final funding approval.
- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Division of Bird Habitat Conservation is responsible for administering the grants for the approved projects.
For more information, visit https://www.fws.gov/birds/grants/north-american-wetland-conservation-act/standard-grants/canada.php