Description
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking applications for the Region 06 Fiscal Year 2025 Wetland Program Development Grants. The goal of this program is to increase the quantity and quality of wetlands in the U.S. by conserving and restoring wetland acreage and improving wetland condition. Eligible applicants include state, Tribal, territory, local government agencies, and interstate or intertribal entities. The program has two tracks: Track One: WPP for state, Tribal, or territory applicants, and Track Two: Non-WPP for local governments, interstate agencies, intertribal consortia, and colleges and universities that are agencies of a state. The program will fund projects that develop or refine state, Tribal, territory, or local government wetland programs, with a focus on long-term wetland planning and the development of Wetland Program Plans. Key activities include wetland mapping and monitoring, demonstration projects, and training and education.
• Eligible applicants: state, Tribal, territory, local government agencies, and interstate or intertribal entities
• Program goals: increase quantity and quality of wetlands, conserve and restore wetland acreage, improve wetland condition
• Program tracks: Track One: WPP, Track Two: Non-WPP
• Eligible activities: wetland mapping and monitoring, demonstration projects, training and education
• Funding: up to $500,000 per award, with a total of $2,468,000 available