Fiscal Year 2023 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program

The Fiscal Year 2023 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program provides grants to eligible state agencies for projects that protect and restore valuable coastal wetland resources. The program is funded by revenues collected from excise taxes on sport fishing equipment and other sources. The primary goal of the program is the long-term conservation of coastal wetland ecosystems. Projects can include acquisition, restoration, enhancement, or management of coastal wetlands. The program is competitive, and applications will be scored based on criteria such as the conservation benefits of the project, the level of non-federal match, and the involvement of non-federal partners. • The program is open to eligible state agencies, including those in states bordering the Great Lakes, Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific coasts. • The program provides funding for projects that acquire, restore, or enhance coastal wetlands. • The program requires a non-federal match, which can be cash or in-kind. • The program has a maximum grant amount of $1,000,000. • The program has a minimum grant amount of $50,000.