North American Wetlands Conservation Act Canada Grant Proposal Eligibility Criteria & Processes

This document contains the factors used to determine whether a proposal is eligible for North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grants in Canada. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) administers the NAWCA grant program. The FWS Program Office, Division of Bird Habitat Conservation within the Migratory Bird Program, is responsible for ensuring grant recipients are compliant with the North American Wetlands Conservation Act, 2 CFR § 200, 49 CFR Part 24, Financial Assistance Interior Regulations (FAIR, 2 CFR 1402.329(c)), Department of Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service policy, and other applicable rules and regulations.