Wetland Program Development Grants for State, Tribal, and Local Agencies
Summary
EPA Region 10 announced the Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDG) funding opportunity for FY2025, offering up to $275,000 per award with total program funding of $1,857,000. 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
EPA Region 10 has posted a funding opportunity announcement for Wetland Program Development Grants totaling $1,857,000, with individual awards capped at $275,000 and approximately 15 expected awards. The grants will support state, Tribal, territory (Insular Areas), local government agencies, and interstate or intertribal entities in developing or refining programs that protect, manage, and restore wetlands using the Core Elements of a Wetlands Program framework.
Prospective applicants must submit proposals through grants.gov by April 10, 2026. Cost sharing or matching is required. Government agencies and intertribal entities seeking funding for wetland conservation capacity development should review the full announcement (EPA-REG10-WPDG-25) and contact designated representative Caroline Pierce at EPA Region 10 for additional information.
What to do next
- Review the full announcement PDF for detailed eligibility requirements in Section 2
- Prepare and submit application via grants.gov by April 10, 2026
- Contact Caroline Pierce (pierce.caroline@epa.gov) for questions regarding program requirements
Source document (simplified)
Region 10 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
Caroline Pierce
206-553-5780
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EPA-REG10-WPDG-25-final.pdf | Full Announcement | Feb 18, 2026 02:31 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
$1,857,000
Program Funding
15
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$275,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
EPA-REG10-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 10, 2026
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