Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OW OWOW 16 02
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- The EPA in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2016 and FY 2017 National Wetland Program Development Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.462.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 18, 2016 and posted on May 18, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 23, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2016 and FY 2017 National Wetland Program Development Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EPA OW OWOW 16 02) is a discretionary EPA funding competition focused on strengthening wetland programs run by state, tribal, and local governments. The intent is practical program development: projects should either improve an entire wetland program or target specific program components that need to be built, refined, or modernized. The funding supports work that helps governments better manage, protect, and restore wetlands through stronger planning, tools, processes, and coordination, rather than one-off actions that do not translate into lasting program capacity.
Funding is provided through grants and cooperative agreements under CFDA 66.462, within the environmental funding category. The maximum award amount listed is $200,000 per award, and EPA anticipated making about 8 awards under this solicitation. The opportunity was posted on May 18, 2016, with an application deadline of June 23, 2016.
A key requirement is that proposals must address the National Priority Area identified in Section I.B of the official solicitation. In other words, eligibility and technical merit are not enough on their own; proposed work needs to align with the specific national priorities EPA set for this grant cycle. Applicants are expected to frame their project goals, activities, and deliverables around that priority area, showing how the work will build wetland program capacity in a way that fits the national direction described in the notice.
Eligibility is described broadly as “Others,” with additional clarification referenced in the solicitation’s eligibility section. In practice, this wording typically signals that the eligible pool is defined in the full announcement text and may include certain governmental entities and potentially other organizations that meet EPA’s criteria or are able to apply in partnership with eligible governmental programs. Applicants would need to consult the solicitation for the exact eligibility boundaries and any partnering or pass-through arrangements that may be allowed.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as capacity-building support for wetland governance. Successful projects would be expected to produce concrete program improvements such as updated procedures, strengthened monitoring or assessment approaches, enhanced regulatory or non-regulatory program elements, better data systems, more effective coordination across agencies or jurisdictions, and other durable upgrades that help wetland programs function more effectively over time, while clearly tying the work to the National Priority Area required by EPA for this funding round.
FY 2016 and FY 2017 National Wetland Program Development Grants (EPA OW OWOW 16 02) - FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2016 and FY 2017 National Wetland Program Development Grants competition (Funding Opportunity Number EPA OW OWOW 16 02). It is a discretionary EPA funding opportunity focused on strengthening wetland programs run by state, tribal, and local governments.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The main purpose is practical wetland program development and capacity building. Projects are expected to improve an entire wetland program or strengthen specific program components that need to be built, refined, or modernized so the improvements last beyond the grant period.
What types of activities does the EPA want to support?
The opportunity supports work that helps governments manage, protect, and restore wetlands through stronger planning, tools, processes, and coordination. Examples described include updated procedures, strengthened monitoring or assessment approaches, enhanced regulatory or non-regulatory program elements, better data systems, and more effective coordination across agencies or jurisdictions.
Are one-time or stand-alone wetland actions a good fit for this opportunity?
This opportunity is framed as program capacity-building rather than one-off actions that do not translate into lasting program capacity. Projects are expected to create durable program improvements (for example, improved tools, processes, or systems) rather than isolated efforts with no long-term program benefit.
Who is this grant primarily intended to benefit?
It is focused on strengthening wetland programs run by governmental entities, specifically state, tribal, and local governments.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the solicitation's eligibility section. This typically means the eligible applicant pool is defined in the full announcement and may include certain governmental entities and potentially other organizations that meet EPA criteria or can apply in partnership with eligible governmental programs. Applicants need to consult the official solicitation for exact eligibility boundaries and any partnering or pass-through arrangements that may be allowed.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 66.462.
What funding instruments are used for awards?
Funding is provided through grants and cooperative agreements.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed is $200,000 per award.
How many awards did EPA expect to make?
EPA anticipated making about 8 awards under this solicitation.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on May 18, 2016, and the application deadline was June 23, 2016.
Is it enough for a proposal to be technically strong and submitted by an eligible applicant?
No. A key requirement is that proposals must address the National Priority Area identified in Section I.B of the official solicitation. Eligibility and technical merit alone are not sufficient if the work does not align with the specific national priorities EPA set for this grant cycle.
What does it mean to "address the National Priority Area"?
It means the project must be framed around the National Priority Area described by EPA in Section I.B of the solicitation. Applicants are expected to align project goals, activities, and deliverables with that priority area and show how the work will build wetland program capacity in a way that fits the national direction described in the notice.
What kinds of deliverables are expected from successful projects?
Successful projects are expected to produce concrete, durable program improvements. The description emphasizes upgrades such as updated procedures, improved monitoring/assessment approaches, stronger regulatory or non-regulatory program elements, improved data systems, and improved coordination across agencies or jurisdictions, with a clear connection to the required National Priority Area.
What is the overall theme or focus of the opportunity?
The opportunity is best understood as capacity-building support for wetland governance. The emphasis is on strengthening how wetland programs function over time by improving the underlying planning, tools, processes, and coordination that agencies use to manage, protect, and restore wetlands.
Where can applicants find the exact National Priority Area and the detailed eligibility rules?
The National Priority Area is identified in Section I.B of the official solicitation, and detailed eligibility rules are referenced in the solicitation's eligibility section. The summary provided here indicates those details are not fully contained in the brief description and must be confirmed in the full announcement.
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