Grants / Environmental Protection Agency / Environmental Protection Agency

Southeast New England Program (SNEP) Innovative Restoration Grants

Open Closes December 11, 2026 (41 days left) Opportunity EPA-I-R1-SNEP-2026A

• Award ceilingnot stated
• Award floornot stated
• Expected awards8
• Total funding$5.3 million
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant

Key dates

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Who can apply

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

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

See Section 2 of Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.

Is this a realistic fit?

• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

This announcement requests full proposals from Indian Tribes, State & Local Governments, Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), Interstate Agencies and Nonprofit organizations to support priorities of the Southeast New England Program (SNEP) for coastal watershed restoration. Priorities of the funding opportunity include advancing coastal and riverine restoration and connectivity across southeast New England, with a focus on developing and applying innovative, science, and technology to support these restoration efforts. The total estimated funding available is $5,312,813. Project periods typically extend up to 5 years. The program anticipates awarding up to 8 projects under this NOFO. Applications may request up to $1,000,000 for large-scale projects, including those involving innovative planning, implementation and coordinated development.

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

How to apply

1. Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
2. Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
3. Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.

Questions go to Elizabeth January, Program Analyst, SECoastalNE@epa.gov, 202-564-1584.

Open the official notice