Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA REG2 WPDG 23 24
The Region 2 Fiscal Year 2023 Wetland Program Development Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA REG2 WPDG 23 24) is a discretionary EPA funding program focused on strengthening wetland protection and management efforts by building the capacity of government programs. The central purpose is to help increase both the quantity and quality of wetlands across the United States by supporting work that conserves and restores wetland acreage and improves wetland condition. Rather than funding one-off restoration projects alone, the program is aimed at helping agencies and partners develop, refine, and modernize the policies, tools, and program frameworks that make wetland conservation and management more effective over the long term.
The grants are offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under CFDA number 66.461, and awards may be made as either grants or cooperative agreements. The emphasis on program development means proposed projects are expected to strengthen how wetlands are protected and managed at multiple levels of government, including building more comprehensive, consistent approaches and improving implementation capacity. In practical terms, this can include efforts that help jurisdictions improve wetland monitoring and assessment, strengthen regulatory and non-regulatory protection strategies, improve mapping and data systems, develop clearer procedures and guidance, or enhance coordination among agencies involved in wetlands work. The overall theme is building durable infrastructure for wetland programs, not just producing short-lived outputs.
A notable feature of this funding round is the explicit expectation that wetland programs incorporate climate change and environmental justice considerations. The announcement highlights EPA national priorities related to climate change and Justice40 (J40), which signals an interest in projects that recognize how wetlands relate to climate mitigation and adaptation (for example, flood resilience, shoreline stabilization, or carbon storage) and that ensure the benefits of wetland program improvements reach communities that have been historically underserved or disproportionately burdened by environmental harms. Applicants would typically be expected to show how their program development work accounts for climate-driven risks and advances more equitable outcomes, consistent with the Justice40 framework described in the announcement.
From a funding and scale perspective, the listed award ceiling is $1,588,000, and EPA anticipated making about 11 awards under this opportunity. The funding instrument types include both cooperative agreements and standard grants, meaning EPA may have a more substantial involvement in some projects depending on the award structure. The opportunity was posted on Aug 28, 2023, with an original application deadline of Oct 24, 2023, indicating a time-limited competition for FY 2023 funding.
Eligibility is labeled broadly as "Others," with the key details referenced as being in the announcement section titled "Additional Information on Eligibility." That phrasing usually means eligibility can extend beyond a single applicant type and may include certain governmental entities, intergovernmental organizations, or other qualified applicants as specified in the full notice. Anyone evaluating fit would need to confirm the precise eligible applicant categories and any regional limitations by reviewing that eligibility section in the official announcement.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as EPA Region 2 support for building stronger, more effective wetland programs that can conserve and restore wetlands, improve wetland condition, and integrate climate and environmental justice priorities into the way wetlands are managed. It is structured to help recipients improve their long-term capacity to plan, assess, protect, and manage wetlands in a comprehensive way that aligns with EPA national priorities.Apply for EPA REG2 WPDG 23 24
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Region 2 Fiscal Year 2023 Wetland Program Development Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.461.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 28, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 24, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,588,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 11 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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| Environmental Education Local Grants Program for Region 4 Apply for EPA EE 23 04 Funding Number: EPA EE 23 04 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $100,000 |
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| Environmental Education Local Grants Program for Region 8 Apply for EPA EE 23 08 Funding Number: EPA EE 23 08 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $100,000 |
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| Environmental Education Local Grants Program for Region 5 Apply for EPA EE 23 05 Funding Number: EPA EE 23 05 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Environmental Education Local Grants Program for Region 7 Apply for EPA EE 23 07 Funding Number: EPA EE 23 07 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Environmental Education Local Grants Program for Region 10 Apply for EPA EE 23 10 Funding Number: EPA EE 23 10 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $100,000 |
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| FY24 GUIDELINES FOR BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT GRANTS (ASSESSMENT COALITION GRANTS) Apply for EPA OLEM OBLR 23 13 Funding Number: EPA OLEM OBLR 23 13 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
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