Description
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering grants to assist state, Tribal, territory, local government agencies, and interstate or intertribal entities in developing or refining state, Tribal, territory, or local programs that protect, manage, and restore wetlands. The goals of the 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. Eligible applicants can submit proposals for projects that develop or refine state, Tribal, territory, or local government wetland programs. The EPA will have two separate applicant tracks: Track One for states, Tribes, and territories, and Track Two for local governments, interstate agencies, intertribal consortia, and colleges and universities that are agencies of a state.
Some key points to consider:
• Eligible applicants must demonstrate how their proposed project will develop or refine a state, Tribal, territory, or local government wetland program.
• Applications must include activities taking place within states, Tribes, and territories within EPA Region 7.
• The EPA anticipates awarding up to $1,857,000 in federal funds, with individual awards ranging from $0 to $400,000.
• The project period can be up to 5 years.
• Cost sharing is required, with a minimum of 25% of the total project cost.