Region 2 Wetland Program Development Grants FY2025
Summary
The EPA Region 2 announced Fiscal Year 2025 Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) offering up to $300,000 per award, with $1,730,000 total program funding for 8 expected awards. Eligible applicants include state, Tribal, territory, and local government agencies, as well as interstate or intertribal entities seeking to develop or refine wetland protection and restoration programs.
What changed
The EPA Region 2 has posted a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Wetland Program Development Grants (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-REG2-WPDG-25) offering up to $300,000 per grant. The total program funding is $1,730,000 with 8 expected awards. These grants support state, Tribal, territory, and local government agencies in developing programs that protect, manage, and restore wetlands using the Core Elements of a Wetlands Program Framework.
Eligible applicants should apply through www.grants.gov by the closing date of April 10, 2026. Cost sharing or matching requirements may apply. Potential applicants should contact Jaclyn Woollard at woollard.jaclyn@epa.gov or 212-637-3832 for additional information and review Section 2 of the full announcement for eligibility details. Applications are processed through Grants.gov.
What to do next
- Review Section 2 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for complete eligibility requirements
- Prepare and submit application through www.grants.gov by April 10, 2026
- Contact EPA Region 2 at woollard.jaclyn@epa.gov for questions about program requirements
Source document (simplified)
Region 2 Fiscal Year 2025 Wetland Program Development Grants
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Assistance Listings: 66.461 -- Regional Wetland Program Development Grants
Last Updated: February 19, 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
Jaclyn Woollard
212-637-3832
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EPA-REG2-WPDG-25_-Final.pdf | Full Announcement | Feb 19, 2026 03:52 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: April 10, 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
$1,730,000
Program Funding
8
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$300,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
EPA-REG2-WPDG-25
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Environment
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
February 19, 2026
Archive date:
May 10, 2026
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