EPA Region 08 Wetland Program Development Grants FY2025
Summary
EPA Region 08 announces $2,926,000 in Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDG) for FY2025. Up to 15 awards of up to $500,000 each will be made available to eligible state, Tribal, territory, and local government agencies for wetland protection and restoration programs. Applications close April 20, 2026.
What changed
EPA Region 08 has published a funding opportunity announcement for Wetland Program Development Grants totaling $2,926,000 for fiscal year 2025. Eligible applicants include state, Tribal, territory, and local government agencies, as well as interstate or intertribal entities. Individual awards range from under $500,000 to the maximum, with approximately 15 awards expected.
Affected parties should note that this is a discretionary grant with cost-sharing requirements. Applicants must develop or refine programs using EPA's Wetlands Program Core Elements Framework. The application deadline is April 20, 2026, with an archive date of May 20, 2026.
What to do next
- Submit applications via www.grants.gov by April 20, 2026
- Contact Tamara Barbakova at (303) 312-6970 for technical questions
- Contact Estella Moore at (303) 312-6357 for regional inquiries
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Region 08 Fiscal Year 2025 Wetland Program Development Grants
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 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
Technical Contact:
Tamara Barbakova; (303)-312-6970
Regional Contact:
Estella Moore; (303)-312-6357
moore.estella@epa.gov; barbakova.tamara@epa.gov
moore.estella@epa.gov; barbakova.tamara@epa.gov
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EPA-REG08-WPDG-25-FINAL.pdf | Full Announcement | Feb 20, 2026 04:48 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: April 20, 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
$2,926,000
Program Funding
15
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
EPA-REG08-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 20, 2026
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