This grant, the Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs), initiated in FY90, empowers applicants to develop and refine comprehensive wetland programs. Authorized by Section 104(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act (CWA), the funds are exclusively for improving wetland programs. Eligible activities include conducting or promoting research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and studies. These efforts must relate to the causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction, and elimination of water pollution. Projects must demonstrate clear links to environmental results, contributing to healthy communities and ecosystems.
Opportunity ID: 67393
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-REG2-10-WPDG |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Region 2 Wetland Program Development Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.461 — Regional Wetland Program Development Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 01, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 28, 2011 Please see Section IV of the announcement for additional information on due dates and submission methods. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 28, 2011 Please see Section IV of the announcement for additional information on due dates and submission methods. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 27, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $896,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Section III of the announcement for eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: | The Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) for Regions, initiated in FY90, provide applicants an opportunity to carry out projects to develop and refine comprehensive wetland programs. The authority for the grant program is Section 104(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) which restricts the use of these grant funds to improving wetland programs by conducting or promoting the coordination and acceleration of research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and studies relating to the causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction, and elimination of water pollution. All proposed projects must be linked to environmental results and demonstrate how they will contribute to the ultimate goals of healthy communities and ecosystems. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Region 2 Wetland Program Development Grants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kathleen Drake, (212) 637-3817
Email:drake.kathleen@epa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kathleen Drake, (212) 637-3817 Email: drake.kathleen@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.461 | PKG00029990 | Feb 01, 2011 | Mar 28, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
67393 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
67393 Project-1.1.pdf
67393 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
67393 Other-1.1.pdf