National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program

The National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program provides competitive matching grants to eligible State, Commonwealth, and Territory agencies for the acquisition, restoration, and enhancement of coastal wetlands. The program aims to conserve coastal wetland ecosystems in the long term. Eligible applicants include State agencies or entities designated as eligible by the Governor of a coastal State. The program requires cost sharing or matching, with an estimated funding of $18,000,000 and an award ceiling of $1,000,000. Key aspects of the program include the acquisition, restoration, and enhancement of coastal wetlands, as well as the conservation of coastal wetland ecosystems. Some of the key requirements and restrictions include: • Eligible applicants must be State agencies or entities designated as eligible by the Governor of a coastal State. • The program requires cost sharing or matching. • The award ceiling is $1,000,000, and the award floor is $50,000. • The program aims to conserve coastal wetland ecosystems in the long term. • The acquisition, restoration, and enhancement of coastal wetlands are key aspects of the program. • The program has specific requirements for reporting, including performance reports and real property reports.