Assistance Listing 15.623
North American Wetlands Conservation Fund
Department of the Interior · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listing 15.623, “North American Wetlands Conservation Fund,” is a federal program administered by Department of the Interior. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 2 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $35.5M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
To provide funds for wetlands conservation projects in North America to benefit bird populations in the United States.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 15.623
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Unrestricted by Individual Type
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
Available to private or public organizations or to individuals who have developed partnerships to carry out wetlands conservation projects in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Range is $0 to $100,000 for Small Grants; over $100,000 to $2,000,000 for U.S. Standard Grants. Average award is approximately $93,000 and $923,000 for Small Grants and U.S. Standard Grants, respectively.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 15.623. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 15.623
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
F24AS00003 - NAWCA 2024-1 US Standard GrantsFish and Wildlife Service | Closed | $250K – $3M | Feb 24, 2023 | 15.623 |
NAWCA 2022-2 US Standard GrantsFish and Wildlife Service | Closed | $100K – $2M | Jul 9, 2021 | 15.623 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 15.623?
15.623 is the Assistance Listing Number for “North American Wetlands Conservation Fund.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 15.623?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Unrestricted by Individual Type and Unrestricted by Entity Type. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 15.623 provide?
The agency reported $35,500,000 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.