Region 9 Fiscal Year 2025 Wetland Program Development Grants
Summary
EPA Region 9 announced $3,456,000 in Wetland Program Development Grants with maximum award of $500,000 per grant. Approximately 10 awards expected. Applications close April 13, 2026. Grants assist state, Tribal, territorial, and local government agencies in developing wetland protection and restoration programs.
What changed
The EPA Region 9 has published funding opportunity EPA-REG9-WPDG-25 for Wetland Program Development Grants totaling $3,456,000. Maximum individual award is $500,000 with cost-sharing required. Approximately 10 awards anticipated. Eligible applicants include state, Tribal, territorial, and local government agencies, as well as interstate or intertribal entities.
Government agencies and nonprofits seeking wetland program development funding should review the full announcement and assess alignment with program goals of increasing wetland quantity and quality through the Wetlands Program Core Elements Framework. Applications must be submitted through grants.gov by April 13, 2026.
What to do next
- Verify eligibility per Section 2 of EPA-REG9-WPDG-25
- Prepare application materials per program requirements
- Submit application through grants.gov by April 13, 2026
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Region 9 Fiscal Year 2025 Wetland Program Development Grants
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Assistance Listings: 66.461 -- Regional Wetland Program Development Grants
Last Updated: February 24, 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
Sarvy Mahdavi, Life Scientist
Wetlands and Oceans
US EPA - Region 9
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EPA-REG9-WPDG-25-Final.pdf | Full Announcement | Feb 24, 2026 06:54 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: April 13, 2026
Application process
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Award
$3,456,000
Program Funding
10
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
EPA-REG9-WPDG-25
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Environment
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
February 24, 2026
Archive date:
May 13, 2026
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