Region 2 Fiscal Year 2023 Wetland Program Development Grants

Background
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, is offering the Region 2 Fiscal Year 2023 Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) to assist state, tribal, territory, 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 primary focus of these grants is to develop/refine state, tribal, and territory wetland programs. A secondary focus is to develop/refine local (e.g., county or municipal) programs. The statutory authority for WPDGs is Section 104(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act (CWA), 33 U.S.C. § 1254(b)(3).

Grant Details
The grant aims to increase the quantity and quality of wetlands in the U.S. by conserving and restoring wetland acreage and improving wetland condition. It seeks to build wetlands programs to incorporate climate change and environmental justice considerations as described in the program’s National Priorities. The grant will fund projects that develop or refine state, tribal, territory, or local government wetland programs.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include state, tribal, territory (Insular Areas), local government agencies, interstate or intertribal entities. Applicants must demonstrate how their project will develop or refine a state/territorial/tribal/local government wetland program.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for the contract will be determined based on the specific projects funded under the grant.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant and potential value of individual grant awards are not specified in the provided document.