R4 Fiscal Year 2023 and 2024 Wetland Program Development Grants
ID: 351032Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351032
Timeline
    Description

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting applications for the Fiscal Year 2023 and 2024 Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs), aimed at assisting eligible state, tribal, and local agencies, as well as intertribal entities, in developing and refining programs to protect and restore wetlands in accordance with the Clean Water Act. The grants focus on enhancing wetland program development rather than implementation, with a total funding pool of approximately $3.66 million available for awards ranging from $150,000 to $500,000. Proposals must address climate change and environmental justice considerations, and applicants are required to provide a minimum 25% cost share. Interested parties should submit their proposals electronically via Grants.gov by January 12, 2024, and may direct inquiries to Molly Martin at 404-562-9405 or via email at martin.molly@epa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    martin.molly@epa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    EPA-REG4-WPDG-23-01_mod.pdf
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 4, is inviting applications for the Fiscal Year 2023 Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs). The primary purpose of these grants is to assist eligible state, tribal, local agencies, and intertribal entities in developing and refining programs to protect and restore wetlands according to the Clean Water Act. Applicants must submit proposals electronically via Grants.gov by January 12, 2024, with questions submitted by January 5, 2024. A pre-budget webinar will be conducted on December 11, 2023. Approximately $3.66 million in federal funding is available, with awards ranging from $150,000 to $500,000. Projects must focus on developing wetland programs rather than implementation efforts. Applicants are classified into two tracks: Track One (WPP) is for states, territories, and tribes developing Wetland Program Plans, while Track Two (Non-WPP) is for local governments, colleges, and intertribal consortia refining wetland programs. Proposals should incorporate considerations for climate change and environmental justice as part of their objectives. Funding provisions include a minimum 25% cost share. EPA will review applications based on criteria such as partnership quality and alignment with strategic goals related to water quality and wetland conservation.
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