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EPA-I-R1-SNEP-2023B: Southeast New England Program (SNEP) 2023 Stormwater and Natural Infrastructure Grant

Closed Closed June 30, 2023 Opportunity EPA-I-R1-SNEP-2023B ☆ Save

This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Southeast New England Program (SNEP) Innovative Restoration Grants (EPA-I-R1-SNEP-2026A). Status: Closes December 11, 2026 (34 days left). It is in our archive of Environmental Protection Agency notices from 2023.

• Award ceiling$2.3 million
• Total funding$2.3 million
• Expected awards6
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

See Section III of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Geographic Programs - Southeast New England Coastal Watershed Restoration Program awards averaged $1.2 million; this notice allows up to $2.3 million per award.
• Most of the program's money (59% over five years) went to nonprofits.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

This RFA specifically seeks to fund climate resilient infrastructure that promotes naturebased solutions (NBS), habitat restoration and protection to restore ecosystem services degraded by poor stormwater and development practices, as well as planning related to these topics. Projects may involve both planning and/or implementation, but planning must have a commitment to an implementation outcome. The SNEP Strategic Plan lays out the three broad goals of working towards (1) a resilient ecosystem of safe and healthy waters, (2) thriving watersheds and natural lands, and (3) sustainable communities. To achieve those goals, the Plan suggests five priority actions of (1) increasing local capacity, (2) increasing available restoration/protection solutions, (3) ensuring diverse representation, (4) demonstrating ways to address common challenges, and (5) increasing local buy-in by working with community leaders. Grants funded through this RFA can be used to address any/all of the three goals using any/all of the five priority actions. Applicants must explain how their project fits within these elements of the SNEP’s Strategic Plan.

Category: Environment, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, EPA-I-R1-SNEP-2026A, which is open now.

The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.