The National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program (NCWCGP) offers competitive matching grants to State agencies for the long-term conservation of coastal wetland ecosystems. Established under the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act, this program aims to acquire, restore, and enhance vital wetlands across coastal States. Grant funding supports projects that contribute to the ecological health and sustainability of these critical habitats. Historically, the program has supported numerous initiatives, ensuring significant acreage of coastal habitat is preserved or improved annually. This grant is designed for State agencies committed to protecting and revitalizing coastal wetlands through targeted conservation efforts, contributing to national environmental health goals.
Opportunity ID: 219834
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F13AS00079 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2014 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.614 — Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 08, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 01, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $17,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act (Section 305, Title III, Public Law 101‐646, 16 U.S.C. 3954) established the National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program (NCWCGP) to acquire, restore, and enhance wetlands in coastal States through competitive matching grants to State agencies. The primary goal of the NCWCGP is the long‐term conservation of coastal wetland ecosystems. In FY 2013, the NCWCGP will fund 24 to 26 individual projects encompassing 4,690 to 5,500 acres of coastal habitat.
The Final Rule establishing the requirements for participation in the NCWCGP was published in the Federal Register July 30, 2002 (67 FR 49264). The program regulations are in 50 CFR 84. Additional information about the Program is available online at http://www.fws.gov/coastal/CoastalGrants. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/CW/2014NOFA.pdf |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christy Vigfusson, Fish and Wildlife Biologist – Grants, 703-358-1748
Christy_Vigfusson@fws.gov Email:Christy_Vigfusson@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 219834 Full Announcement-1 -> 2014 ncwcgp rfa final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christy Vigfusson, Fish and Wildlife Biologist – Grants, 703-358-1748 Christy_Vigfusson@fws.gov Email: Christy_Vigfusson@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.614 | PKG00163970 | Feb 08, 2013 | Jun 28, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
219834 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
219834 SF424C-1.0.pdf
219834 SF424D-1.1.pdf
219834 Project-1.1.pdf
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