EPA FY25 Region 4 Wetlands Program Grants
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of FY25 Region 4 Wetlands Program Development Grants. These grants, totaling $3,946,000, aim to assist state, Tribal, and local government agencies in developing or refining programs that protect, manage, and restore wetlands. The application deadline is April 6, 2026.
What changed
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for its FY25 Region 4 Wetlands Program Development Grants (WPDGs). This initiative makes approximately $3,946,000 available to eligible state, Tribal, territory, and local government agencies to enhance their wetland protection, management, and restoration programs. The grants support the development of Core Elements of a Wetlands Program and Wetland Program Plans (WPPs), aligning with the EPA's goals of increasing wetland quantity and quality.
Eligible entities must submit applications through Grants.gov by April 6, 2026. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, and a cost-sharing or matching requirement is in place. Award maximums are set at $600,000, with an expected 10 awards. Applicants should refer to Section 2 of the NOFO for detailed eligibility criteria and consult the provided contacts for technical and eligibility inquiries.
What to do next
- Review NOFO Section 2 for eligibility requirements
- Prepare and submit application via Grants.gov by April 6, 2026
- Ensure cost-sharing or matching requirements are met
Source document (simplified)
FY 2025 Region 4 Wetlands Program
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Assistance Listings: 66.461 -- Regional Wetland Program Development Grants
Last Updated: February 20, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
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).
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
See Section 2 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.
Grantor contact information
Description
Technical Contact:
Molly Martin; 404-562-9405
Eligibility Contact:
Jennifer Shadle; 404-562-9436
martin.molly@epa.gov; shadle.jennifer@epa.gov
martin.molly@epa.gov; shadle.jennifer@epa.gov
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EPA-REG4-WPDG-25-NOFO.pdf | Full Announcement | Feb 20, 2026 06:43 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: April 6, 2026
Application process
This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates. View on Grants.gov
Award
$3,946,000
Program Funding
10
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$600,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
EPA-REG4-WPDG-25
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Environment
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
February 20, 2026
Archive date:
May 6, 2026
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