This grant is for the purpose of enhancing the quantity and quality of wetlands across the U.S. It aims to achieve this by supporting the conservation and restoration of wetland acreage and improving their overall condition. A key objective is to develop the capacity of all government levels to establish and refine effective, comprehensive programs for wetland protection and management. Furthermore, the grant seeks to integrate critical considerations such as climate change resilience and environmental justice principles, including Justice40, into these wetland programs, aligning with national priorities for sustainable and equitable environmental stewardship.
Opportunity ID: 351488
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-REG7-WPDG-23-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Region 7 Fiscal Year 23-24 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: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.461 — Regional Wetland Program Development Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,300,000 |
| 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 Notice of 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 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:
Jennifer Ousley
EPA Region 7 913-551-7498 Email:ousley.jennifer@epa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 351488 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> EPA-REG7-WPDG-23-01.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jennifer Ousley EPA Region 7 913-551-7498 Email: ousley.jennifer@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.461 | PKG00284171 | Dec 14, 2023 | Feb 13, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351488 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351488 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351488 EPA4700_4_5_0-5.0.pdf
351488 EPA_KeyContacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
351488 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
351488 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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