This grant, offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 2, is designed to enhance the quantity and quality of wetlands across the U.S. by supporting conservation and restoration efforts. Its primary purpose is to empower all levels of government to establish and improve robust wetland protection and management programs. The EPA aims to strengthen these programs by integrating critical climate change adaptation strategies and promoting environmental justice principles, specifically aligning with the Justice40 initiative. This funding opportunity seeks to build comprehensive wetland initiatives that address both ecological preservation and equitable environmental outcomes, fostering resilient ecosystems and communities.
Opportunity ID: 350003
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-REG2-WPDG-23-24 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Region 2 Fiscal Year 2023 Wetland Program Development Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 11 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.461 — Regional Wetland Program Development Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 23, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,588,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,588,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See Section III of the opportunity announcement for eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: |
The goals of EPA’s wetland program include increasing the quantity and quality of wetlands in the U.S. by conserving and restoring wetland acreage and improving wetland condition. In pursuing these goals, EPA seeks to develop the capacity of all levels of government to develop and/or refine effective, comprehensive programs for wetland protection and management. In addition to developing and/or refining wetland protection and management programs, EPA seeks to build wetlands programs to incorporate climate change and environmental justice considerations as described in Section I.C.2.a: Climate Change and Section 1.C.2.b: Justice40 (J40) of the announcement on the program’s National Priorities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jaclyn Woollard
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Region 2 290 Broadway, 24th Floor New York, NY 10007 (212) 637 – 3832 Email:woollard.jaclyn@epa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 350003 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> EPA-REG-WPDG-23-24_082823.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jaclyn Woollard U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Region 2 290 Broadway, 24th Floor New York, NY 10007 (212) 637 – 3832 Email: woollard.jaclyn@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.461 | PKG00282990 | Aug 28, 2023 | Oct 24, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350003 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
350003 SF424A-1.0.pdf
350003 EPA4700_4_5_0-5.0.pdf
350003 EPA_KeyContacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
350003 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
350003 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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