Competitive matching grants up to $250,000 support U.S. public-private partnerships conducting on-the-ground projects for long-term protection, restoration, and enhancement of wetlands and associated upland habitats. Projects must benefit wetlands-associated migratory birds and include a nonfederal match at least equal to the grant request. Proposals with grant costs under 20% for non-direct activities are more competitive.
Eligible projects involve U.S.-based public-private partnerships focused on long-term wetlands and upland habitat conservation benefiting migratory birds. Partners must provide a nonfederal match at least equal to the grant request. Projects must be on-the-ground.
