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EPA-REG3-WPDG-25: Region 3 Fiscal Year 2025 Wetland Program Development Grants

Closed Closed November 13, 2025 Opportunity EPA-REG3-WPDG-25 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$900,000
• Total funding$2.4 million
• Expected awards15
• Cost sharingRequired
• 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 2 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Regional Wetland Program Development Grants awards averaged $262,530; this notice allows up to $900,000 per award.
• Most of the program's money (68% over five years) went to state and local governments.
• The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.

What the grant funds

Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) assist state, Tribal, territory (Insular Areas), local government agencies, and interstate or intertribal entities in developing or refining state, Tribal, territory or local programs which protect, manage and restore wetlands. The goals of the EPA’s wetland program include increasing the quantity and quality of wetlands in the U.S. by conserving and restoring wetland acreage and improving wetland conditions.

Category: Environment.

Applying now

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