Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA REG06WPDG 2009

  • The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Region 06 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): 66.461 Regional Wetland Program Development Grants.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Mar 13, 2009 and posted on Mar 13, 2009.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2009 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV for additional information on submission methods and due dates.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,479,431.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 11 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments City or township governments.
  • See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:

The Region 06 Wetland Program Development Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EPA REG06WPDG 2009) is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to help eligible public-sector applicants strengthen and expand wetland programs that ultimately support water quality protection. The central purpose is to fund projects that speed up and improve the coordination of practical work such as research, investigations, experiments, trainings, demonstrations, surveys, and studies. All of these activities are framed around understanding and addressing water pollution, including its causes and effects, how widespread it is, and how it can be prevented, reduced, or eliminated, with wetlands viewed as a key part of that broader water quality strategy.

A major theme of this grant is building or refining a comprehensive wetland program. Applicants can propose work in any element of wetland program development, but the announcement makes clear that proposals aligned with EPA priorities may be more competitive during review. In particular, EPA highlights three national priorities: (1) wetland program planning based on the Four Core Elements, (2) regulation that enhances wetland protection, and (3) monitoring and assessment. In addition to these national priorities, the notice indicates there are also regional priorities described in the full funding opportunity description (Section I), and addressing one or more of these national and/or regional priorities can improve an application’s chances of being selected, as reflected in the application review criteria referenced in Section V of the full announcement.

Eligibility is limited to certain government and quasi-government entities. States, federally recognized tribal governments, local government agencies (including city/township and county governments), interstate agencies, and intertribal consortia may apply. Universities are only eligible if they are agencies of state government, which generally means public universities that are formally part of state government operations. Nonprofit organizations are explicitly not eligible to compete under this request for proposals, which is an important restriction for potential partners to note when planning project roles and deciding who should serve as the applicant organization. The notice also points applicants to Section III of the full announcement for additional eligibility details and any conditions that may apply.

From a funding perspective, EPA anticipated making about 11 awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,479,431. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $25,000 to a ceiling of $250,000, giving applicants flexibility to propose smaller targeted capacity-building efforts or larger, more comprehensive program development projects within that range. The program is listed under CFDA 66.461 (Regional Wetland Program Development Grants). The announcement also indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to document and commit qualifying non-federal contributions as specified in the full notice.

Key dates and administrative details are also provided. The opportunity was posted and created on March 13, 2009, and the application closing date was April 30, 2009 (with the archive date listed as May 30, 2009). The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is environment. Applicants are instructed to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for the official submission methods, formatting requirements, and any deadline nuances. For help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Sondra McDonald at 214-665-7187.

Region 06 Wetland Program Development Grants (EPA REG06WPDG 2009) - FAQs

What is the Region 06 Wetland Program Development Grants opportunity?

It is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help eligible public-sector applicants strengthen and expand wetland programs that support water quality protection. The funding opportunity number is EPA REG06WPDG 2009.

What is the main purpose of this grant program?

The central purpose is to fund projects that speed up and improve coordination of practical work that helps address water pollution and water quality protection, with wetlands treated as an important part of that broader strategy.

What types of activities can be funded under this opportunity?

The announcement describes a range of practical activities, including research, investigations, experiments, trainings, demonstrations, surveys, and studies. These activities should relate to understanding and addressing water pollution, including its causes and effects, how widespread it is, and how it can be prevented, reduced, or eliminated.

How do wetlands fit into the focus of this funding opportunity?

Wetlands are viewed as a key part of a broader water quality protection strategy. Projects are intended to strengthen and expand wetland programs in ways that ultimately support water quality.

Is the program focused on building a comprehensive wetland program?

Yes. A major theme is building or refining a comprehensive wetland program. Applicants may propose work in any element of wetland program development.

Are some proposal topics more competitive than others?

Yes. The notice indicates that proposals aligned with EPA priorities may be more competitive during review. It also notes that addressing national and/or regional priorities can improve selection chances as reflected in the application review criteria referenced in Section V of the full announcement.

What national priorities does EPA highlight for this opportunity?

EPA highlights three national priorities: (1) wetland program planning based on the Four Core Elements, (2) regulation that enhances wetland protection, and (3) monitoring and assessment.

Are there regional priorities in addition to the national priorities?

Yes. The notice states there are regional priorities described in the full funding opportunity description (Section I). Applicants may improve competitiveness by addressing one or more national and/or regional priorities.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is limited to certain government and quasi-government entities: states, federally recognized tribal governments, local government agencies (including city/township and county governments), interstate agencies, and intertribal consortia.

Are universities eligible to apply?

Universities are only eligible if they are agencies of state government, which generally means public universities that are formally part of state government operations.

Are nonprofit organizations eligible to apply as the applicant?

No. Nonprofit organizations are explicitly not eligible to compete under this request for proposals.

Can nonprofits participate in some other role?

The information provided only states that nonprofits are not eligible to compete under this request for proposals. It does not describe whether or how nonprofits may participate in other roles.

Where can applicants find additional eligibility conditions or details?

The notice points applicants to Section III of the full announcement for additional eligibility details and any conditions that may apply.

How many awards was EPA expecting to make?

EPA anticipated making about 11 awards under this announcement.

What was the estimated total funding amount available?

The estimated total funding amount was $1,479,431.

What is the expected award size range?

Individual awards were expected to range from $25,000 (floor) to $250,000 (ceiling).

Does the program allow both small and larger projects?

Yes. The award range indicates applicants could propose smaller targeted capacity-building efforts or larger, more comprehensive program development projects, as long as the budget falls within the stated range.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

Yes. The announcement indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should be prepared to document and commit qualifying non-federal contributions as specified in the full notice.

What is the CFDA number for this program?

The program is listed under CFDA 66.461 (Regional Wetland Program Development Grants).

What is the funding instrument type?

The funding instrument type is a grant.

What is the activity category?

The activity category is environment.

When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?

The opportunity was posted and created on March 13, 2009. The application closing date was April 30, 2009. The archive date is listed as May 30, 2009.

Where are the official submission methods and formatting requirements described?

Applicants are instructed to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for the official submission methods, formatting requirements, and any deadline nuances.

Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?

The listed contact is Sondra McDonald at 214-665-7187.

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