This grant is for developing and refining effective, comprehensive wetland protection and management programs across all levels of government. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aims to increase the quantity and quality of wetlands nationwide through conservation and restoration efforts, ultimately improving their condition. A key purpose of this funding is to enhance governmental capacity in wetland management. Furthermore, the grants emphasize integrating critical national priorities such as climate change and environmental justice, including the Justice40 initiative, into these wetland programs. This ensures a holistic approach to wetland protection that addresses contemporary environmental and social challenges.
Opportunity ID: 349965
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-REG08-WPDG-23-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Region 8 Fiscal Years 2023/2024 Wetland Program Development Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.461 — Regional Wetland Program Development Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,722,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,722,000 |
| 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 funding opportunity 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 into the programs’ National Priorities, as described in Section I.C.2.a: Climate Change and Section I.C.2.b: Justice40 (J40) of the announcement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Primary Contact: Cynthia Gonzales, EPA Region 8, (303) 312-6569
Alternate Contact: Rachel Walters, EPA Region 8, (303) 312-6237 Email:gonzales.cynthia@epa.gov and walters.rachel@epa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 349965 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> EPA-REG08-WPDG-23-01 (1).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Primary Contact: Cynthia Gonzales, EPA Region 8, (303) 312-6569 Alternate Contact: Rachel Walters, EPA Region 8, (303) 312-6237 Email: gonzales.cynthia@epa.gov and walters.rachel@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.461 | PKG00282960 | Aug 23, 2023 | Oct 23, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
349965 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
349965 SF424A-1.0.pdf
349965 EPA4700_4_5_0-5.0.pdf
349965 EPA_KeyContacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
349965 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
349965 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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