EPA Wetland Program Development Grants for State, Tribal, Local Agencies
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 is offering Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) to state, Tribal, territory, and local government agencies. The grants aim to support the development and refinement of programs that protect, manage, and restore wetlands, with a total award amount of $2,468,000.
What changed
The EPA Region 6 has announced the availability of Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) for Fiscal Year 2025. These grants are designed to assist eligible state, Tribal, territory, and local government agencies in developing or enhancing their wetland protection, management, and restoration programs. The program aligns with the EPA's goals of increasing wetland quantity and quality across the U.S. and building governmental capacity for effective wetland management.
Eligible entities must apply through Grants.gov by the closing date of April 6, 2026. The funding opportunity, EPA-REG06-WPDG-25, has an expected award total of $2,468,000, with individual awards ranging from $500,000 to $2,468,000. Applicants should refer to Section 2 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for detailed eligibility criteria. A cost-sharing or matching requirement is in effect, and the funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What to do next
- Review eligibility criteria in Section 2 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
- Prepare and submit grant applications via Grants.gov by April 6, 2026.
- Ensure applications address the Core Elements of a Wetlands Program and Wetland Program Plans (WPP) where applicable.
Source document (simplified)
Region 06 Fiscal Year 2025 Wetland Program Development Grants
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Assistance Listings: 66.461 -- Regional Wetland Program Development Grants
Last Updated: February 18, 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 using 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
Kyla Chandler, Project Officer
Water Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Region 6
(214) 665-2166
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EPA-REG06-WPDG-25-Final.pdf | Full Announcement | Feb 18, 2026 02:11 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
$2,468,000
Program Funding
10
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
EPA-REG06-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 18, 2026
Archive date:
May 6, 2026
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