NAWCA Canada provides matching grants that support public-private partnerships for long-term conservation projects that benefit all wetland-associated migratory birds. Projects funded through this program contribute to achieving the overall goals of the umbrella North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grant program.
Get Started
Applicants submit proposals through the appropriate North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP) 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 (NAWCC Canada) for review and endorsement. Proposals are then presented to the North American Wetlands Conservation Council (NAWCC/the Council) in the United States for funding consideration. After the review process, the Council recommends proposals to the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (MBCC) for final funding approval. Once approved, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Division of Bird Habitat Conservation is responsible for administering the grants for the approved projects.
Contacts
For proposal templates or other inquiries relating to the project proposal development or submission process, please reach out to:
NAWCA Canada Grants Coordinator: Callie McMunigal
OR
Canadian NAWMP Habitat Joint Venture Coordinator: Lisa Bidinosti
NAWCC Canada
Place Vincent Massey 351 St. Joseph Boulevard
Gatineau, Québec, Canada K1A 0H3
