F25AS00004_Fiscal Year 2025 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program
ID: 352451Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS)

Award Range

$50K - $1M

Eligible Applicants

State Governments

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering the National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program (F25AS00004) for Fiscal Year 2025, aimed at acquiring, restoring, and enhancing wetlands in coastal areas through competitive matching grants. Eligible applicants include state governments and designated entities from coastal states, with a focus on long-term conservation of coastal wetland ecosystems, supported by revenues from various fishing-related taxes. The program has an estimated total funding of $20 million, with individual grants ranging from $50,000 to $1 million, and applications must be submitted by June 21, 2024, to ensure consideration. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Nick Popoff at nicholas_popoff@fws.gov.

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