EPA-REG4-WPDG-23-01: Enhancing Wetland Conservation with $3.66M in Grants for 2023-2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a grants notice with the funding opportunity number EPA-REG4-WPDG-23-01, titled “R4 Fiscal Year 2023 and 2024 Wetland Program Development Grants.” This discretionary funding opportunity, under CFDA number 66.461, aims to allocate approximately $3.662 million to support wetland conservation efforts. The primary goal of these grants is to assist state, tribal, territorial, local government agencies, and interstate or intertribal entities in developing or refining programs focused on the protection, management, and restoration of wetlands.

The Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) focus primarily on enhancing state, tribal, and territorial wetland programs, with a secondary emphasis on developing or refining local programs, such as those at the county or municipal levels. These grants represent a significant effort by the EPA to bolster environmental protection and sustainability through effective wetland management. The closing date for applications is January 12, 2024, and the initiative is a key part of the EPA’s broader strategy to support environmental conservation and sustainable management of natural resources, particularly vital wetland ecosystems. This opportunity highlights the agency’s commitment to environmental stewardship and the sustainable management of wetlands across the United States.