EPA-REG4-WPDG-25: FY 2025 Region 4 Wetlands Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Environmental Protection Agency notices from 2026.
Environmental Protection Agency offered grants of up to $600,000 to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $3.9 million in total. Applications closed on April 6, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 20, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$600,000
- Total funding$3.9 million
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | February 20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 6, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 6, 2026 |
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 $600,000 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 that 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 condition. In pursuing these goals, the EPA seeks to develop the capacity of all levels of government to develop and/or refine effective, comprehensive programs for wetland protection and management. This is done through the use of the Core Elements of a Wetlands Program, the Wetlands Program Core Elements Framework and for states and Tribes the development of Wetland Program Plans (WPP).
Who has won Regional Wetland Program Development Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Regional Wetland Program Development Grants (66.461) awarded $43.3 million across 165 grant awards, an average of $262,530 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Environment Department | New Mexico | 7 | $2.9 million |
| Colorado State University | Colorado | 5 | $1.5 million |
| Utah Geological Survey | Utah | 6 | $1.5 million |
| Virginia Department of Environmental Quality | Virginia | 2 | $1.2 million |
| The Environment Maryland Department of | Maryland | 4 | $1.2 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is EPA-REG4-WPDG-25 still open?
No. It closed on April 6, 2026.
Who can apply for FY 2025 Region 4 Wetlands Program?
Environmental Protection Agency accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY 2025 Region 4 Wetlands Program?
Closed April 6, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $600,000 each. About $3.9 million in total across about 10 awards.
Who has won Regional Wetland Program Development Grants grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were New Mexico Environment Department, Colorado State University, Utah Geological Survey. The program made 165 awards worth $43.3 million in that time.
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