The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering its FY23 and FY24 Region 1 Wetland Program Development Grants. This grant program aims to increase the quantity and quality of wetlands across the U.S. by supporting conservation and restoration efforts. The primary purpose is to enhance the capacity of state, tribal, and local governments to develop and refine comprehensive programs for wetland protection and management. Furthermore, the grants encourage the integration of crucial considerations like climate change adaptation and environmental justice, aligning with EPA’s national priorities, including the Justice40 initiative. This funding empowers governments to build robust wetland programs for a sustainable future.
Opportunity ID: 350010
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-REG1-WPDG-23-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY23 and FY24 Region 1 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: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.461 — Regional Wetland Program Development Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 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 announcement 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 this 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:
Donna Smith-Williams
EPA Region 1 5 Post Office Square, OEP06-1 Boston MA 02109-3912 phone: 617-918-1620. Email:smith.donna@epa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 350010 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> EPA-REG1-WPDG-23-01_082823.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Donna Smith-Williams EPA Region 1 5 Post Office Square, OEP06-1 Boston MA 02109-3912 phone: 617-918-1620. Email: smith.donna@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.461 | PKG00282994 | Aug 28, 2023 | Nov 22, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350010 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
350010 SF424A-1.0.pdf
350010 EPA4700_4_5_0-5.0.pdf
350010 EPA_KeyContacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
350010 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
350010 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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