F27AS00007 FY 2027 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity

The National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program supports the long-term conservation of coastal wetland ecosystems for the benefit of coastal communities, fish and wildlife, and their habitats, and the recreating public. The program provides designated state and territory agencies with cost-sharing awards for projects that protect and restore valuable coastal wetland resources. Projects may include the acquisition of real property interests in a coastal wetland ecosystem and the restoration, enhancement, or management of coastal wetlands. Key aspects of the program include: * Eligible applicants are state governments and designated state and territory agencies. * The program has a cost-sharing requirement, with a minimum of 25% non-federal cost sharing required. * Applications will be scored based on criteria such as the project's need, objectives, expected results, and approach. * The program has a focus on conservation and restoration of coastal wetlands, with an emphasis on projects that provide significant benefits to rare or threatened habitat types, habitats supporting a high level of biological variety, and local communities.