EPA-REG6-WPDG-2021-2022: Region 6 Wetland Program Development Grants
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 2021.
Environmental Protection Agency offered grants of up to $550,000 (at least $50,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 14 awards worth $2.2 million in total. Applications closed on June 21, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 12, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$550,000
- Award floor$50,000
- Total funding$2.2 million
- Expected awards14
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA-REG6-WPDG-23-24 | September 19, 2023 | Closed November 7, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | May 12, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 21, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 21, 2021 |
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 for Eligibility Information
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Regional Wetland Program Development Grants awards averaged $262,530; this notice allows up to $550,000 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, territorial, tribal, local government agencies and interstate/intertribal entities in developing or refining state/ territorial/tribal/local programs which protect, manage, and restore wetlands. The primary focus of these grants is to develop/refine state, territorial, and tribal wetland programs. A secondary focus is to develop/refine local (e.g. county or municipal) programs.
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-REG6-WPDG-2021-2022 still open?
No. It closed on June 21, 2021.
Who can apply for Region 6 Wetland Program Development Grants?
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 Region 6 Wetland Program Development Grants?
Closed June 21, 2021. 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 $550,000 each. About $2.2 million in total across about 14 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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