[Environmental Protection Agency](https://www.epa.gov)

April 6, 2026

Up to $600,000 per award; total program funding estimated at $3,946,000; approximately 10 awards expected.

Supports state, Tribal, territory, local, and regional efforts to develop or enhance programs to protect, manage, and restore wetlands.

Cost sharing or matching is required.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity supports the development and refinement of wetland protection and management programs by state, Tribal, territory (Insular Areas), local government agencies, and interstate or intertribal entities. The program aims to increase the quantity and quality of wetlands in the U.S. by conserving and restoring wetland acreage and improving wetland condition. Grantees are expected to build capacity using the EPA’s Core Elements of a Wetlands Program and, for states and Tribes, the development of Wetland Program Plans (WPPs). Projects should align with the EPA’s goals to develop effective, comprehensive wetland protection and management programs. --- ## Due Dates - April 6, 2026: Application deadline (closing date) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award per project: $600,000 - Estimated total program funding: $3,946,000 - Expected number of awards: Approximately 10 - Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement - Cost sharing or matching is required --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants include: - State, Tribal, territory (Insular Areas), and local government agencies - Interstate or intertribal entities - See Section 2 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for full eligibility details - "Others" may be eligible as specified in the NOFO; direct federal agencies are not eligible --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted by the posted deadline via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361338) - Applicants should consult the Notice of Funding Opportunity for specific submission requirements and required documentation - Cost sharing or matching funds are required; applicants must detail their approach in the application --- ## Additional Information - The program is focused on building capacity for wetland protection, management, and restoration at various levels of government - Projects must align with the Core Elements of a Wetlands Program and contribute to the development or refinement of Wetland Program Plans (WPPs) for eligible entities - Cooperative agreements will involve substantial involvement from EPA staff --- ## External Links - [EPA Agency Home Page](https://www.epa.gov) - [EPA About Page](https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361338) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Name/Email | Phone | |------------------------|-----------------------------------|-----------------| | Technical Contact | Molly Martin (martin.molly@epa.gov) | 404-562-9405 | | Eligibility Contact | Jennifer Shadle (shadle.jennifer@epa.gov) | 404-562-9436 | | EPA Grants General | [Contact EPA](https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/forms/contact-epa) | (202)-564-4700 |

FY 2025 Region 4 Wetlands Program

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