Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Grants
Stored: Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Grants
| Type | Program |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Organization | Migratory Bird Program |
| Top Organization | Department of the Interior |
| Creation Legislation | Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act of 2000 |
| Website | Website |
| Purpose | The Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Grants fund projects to conserve neotropical migratory birds and their habitats across the Western Hemisphere. They aim to protect bird populations throughout their migratory life cycles via partnerships and matching funds. |
| Program Start | 2002 |
| Initial Funding | $3 million |
| Duration | Ongoing |
| Historic | No |
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Grants (NMBCA Grants) is a Department of the Interior initiative administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Migratory Bird Program that provides competitive, matching grants to conserve over 390 neotropical migratory bird species across 43 countries in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean, impacting more than 6 million acres of habitat since 2002 as of 2025.
Authorized by the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act of 2000, it has awarded over $94.2 million through 747 projects by 2025, leveraging $363 million in partner funds with a 2:1 match, supporting habitat restoration, research, and education for species like the golden-cheeked warbler and Cerulean warbler, with FY 2025 applications due October 31, 2024, enhancing conservation alliances across the Americas.
Goals
- Conserve neotropical migratory bird populations and habitats continent-wide.[1]
- Foster international partnerships to protect birds throughout their life cycles.
- Prevent species declines through habitat protection, research, and education.
Organization
The Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Grants were sponsored by the Migratory Bird Program’s Division of Bird Habitat Conservation within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, under the Department of the Interior, headquartered at 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia.[2] Funding came from Congressional appropriations, with FY 2023 at $5.1 million matched by $19.6 million from partners, managed by a staff reviewing proposals annually via GrantSolutions, collaborating with over 2,000 partners across 43 countries, guided by an Advisory Group.
The leader at the Department of the Interior level was the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, currently Martha Williams (as of February 20, 2025), with NMBCA Grants overseen by the Chief of the Division of Bird Habitat Conservation.
History
The Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Grants were established under the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act of 2000, signed into law on July 20, 2000, by President Bill Clinton as Public Law 106-247, with grants first awarded in 2002.[3] It grew from $3 million initially to $94.2 million across 747 projects by 2025, with key updates via the 2024 Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act (H.R. 4389) lowering the match to 2:1, disbursing $22 million in 2024, and adapting to a 3-billion-bird decline with 2025’s focus on wildfire-affected habitats.
Funding
Initial funding in 2002 was $3 million from Congressional appropriations.[4] Funding began in 2002 and continues, with FY 2023 at $5.1 million matched by $19.6 million, totaling over $94.2 million by 2025, requiring a 2:1 partner match (post-2024 law), with no end date as appropriations up to $6.5 million annually (through 2028) sustain efforts like 2025’s $5 million cycle.
Implementation
The program was implemented through an annual competitive grant cycle, accepting proposals via GrantSolutions by October 31 (e.g., 2024 for FY 2025), funding projects with a 75% focus outside the U.S. for habitat, research, and outreach.[5] It operates continuously with no end date, impacting 6 million+ acres via over 2,000 partners, with 2025 efforts supporting post-Helene recovery and bison habitat linkages.
Related
- Migratory Bird Program
- North American Wetlands Conservation Act Grants
- National Fish Passage Program
External links
- https://www.fws.gov/service/neotropical-migratory-bird-conservation-act-nmbca-grant
- https://www.fws.gov/program/migratory-birds - Migratory Bird Program
- https://www.doi.gov/ - Department of the Interior Overview
- wikipedia:Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act
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References
- ↑ "NMBCA Grants Overview," U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, https://www.fws.gov/service/neotropical-migratory-bird-conservation-act-nmbca-grant, accessed February 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Migratory Bird Program Structure," U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, https://www.fws.gov/program/migratory-birds/about-us, accessed February 19, 2025.
- ↑ "NMBCA History," U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, https://www.fws.gov/program/neotropical-migratory-bird-conservation, accessed February 19, 2025.
- ↑ "NMBCA Funding," U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, https://www.fws.gov/program/neotropical-migratory-bird-conservation, accessed February 19, 2025.
- ↑ "NMBCA Grants Implementation," U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, https://www.fws.gov/service/neotropical-migratory-bird-conservation-act-nmbca-grant, accessed February 19, 2025.