Funding Sources & How to Apply
Grant Opportunities
The Migratory Bird Program operates several conservation grants programs. Each has its own purpose, regulations, and application processes. Select a program from the list below to learn more about the grants process and how to apply for project funding.
North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) Grants
![Flock of Pintails taking off from a wetland. Credit USFWS](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218212713im_/https://www.fws.gov/birdhabitat/img/persona-cta/funding-standard.jpg)
U.S. Standard Grants
- Deadline: February and July
- Requests above $100,000
- Requires 1:1 Match
- How to Apply for a U.S. Standard NAWCA Grant
- North American Wetlands Conservation Act U.S. Standard Grants Program
![Ruddy Turnstone on a grant project site beach. Credit Christina Ryder, USFWS.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218212713im_/https://www.fws.gov/birdhabitat/img/persona-cta/funding-small.jpg)
U.S. Small Grants
- Deadline: October
- Requests up to $100,000
- Requires 1:1 Match
- How to Apply for a U.S. Small NAWCA Grant
- North American Wetlands Conservation Act U.S. Small Grants Program
![Canada Goose in flight. CreditGary Kramer, USFWS.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218212713im_/https://www.fws.gov/birdhabitat/img/persona-cta/funding-canada.jpg)
Canada Standard Grants
- Deadline: August
- Restricted to projects in Canada
- Requires 1:1 Match
- North American Wetlands Conservation Act Canada Standard Grants Program
![Canvasback pair, Credit Sharon Larson.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218212713im_/https://www.fws.gov/birdhabitat/img/persona-cta/funding-mexico.jpg)
Mexico Standard Grants
- Deadline: June
- Restricted to projects in Mexico
- Requires 1:1 Cash Match
- How to Apply for a NAWCA Mexico Grant (En Español)
- North American Wetlands Conservation Act Mexico Standard Grants Program
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (NMBCA) Grants
![Prothonotary Warnler in a mulberry tree. Credit Guy Foulks, USFWS.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218212713im_/https://www.fws.gov/birdhabitat/img/persona-cta/funding-nmbca.jpg)
- Deadline: November
- Restricted to Neotropical migratory species
- Requires 3:1 Match
- How to Apply for a NMBCA Grant
- Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Program
Urban Bird Treaty Grants
![Northern Cardinal in an urban landscape. Credit USFWS](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201218212713im_/https://www.fws.gov/birdhabitat/img/persona-cta/funding-urban.jpg)
- Deadline: January
- Restricted to urban areas working with partners (see program website for eligibility requirements)
- Requires at least 1:1 Match
- Urban Bird Treaty Program