Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA REG1 WPDG 2008
Apply for EPA REG1 WPDG 2008
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Region 1 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 4, 2008 and posted on Mar 4, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 14, 2008 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 $1,764,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments.
- Projects must be performed within one or more of the states of EPA Region 1, specifically Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont to be eligible to apply for funding. See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Region 1 Wetland Program Development Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EPA REG1 WPDG 2008) is a discretionary EPA funding program designed to help applicants build, strengthen, and improve comprehensive wetland programs across EPA Region 1. The program has been in place since FY1990 and focuses on practical, results-oriented work that advances wetland protection and restoration capacity. EPA notes that some funded projects may involve or relate to geospatial information, which can include mapping, spatial data development, wetland inventory work, or other GIS-supported planning and assessment activities tied to wetland program functions.
This grant is authorized under Section 104(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act, which narrowly targets how the money can be used. Funds must support activities that improve wetland programs by conducting or promoting coordinated and accelerated research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and studies related to water pollution, including understanding its causes and effects, measuring its extent, and supporting prevention, reduction, and elimination. In practice, that means proposals are expected to go beyond general environmental work and instead show a clear connection to wetland program development and water quality outcomes. EPA emphasizes that projects must be linked to environmental results and must explain how the work contributes to broader goals such as healthier communities and ecosystems, so applicants should be prepared to describe measurable outputs and the environmental benefits expected from the project.
The funding instrument types listed are cooperative agreements and grants, with an anticipated 10 awards. Total estimated funding is $1,764,000, with individual awards ranging from a $25,000 floor to a $300,000 ceiling. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should plan for non-federal match and be ready to document how match will be met in the project budget and narrative according to the full announcement requirements. The program is listed under CFDA 66.461 (Regional Wetland Program Development Grants), which signals the programmatic home for these awards within EPA’s assistance listings.
Eligibility is open to a range of public-sector entities, including state governments, county governments, and city or township governments, as well as federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The announcement also references additional eligible applicant categories described in the full notice, so organizations that may not fit neatly into the listed government types would need to confirm eligibility in the announcement’s Section III. A key geographic restriction applies: to be eligible, projects must be performed within one or more of the six New England states that make up EPA Region 1: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. This location requirement is central, meaning even eligible applicants need to ensure the proposed work occurs in the Region 1 footprint.
The opportunity was posted March 4, 2008, with an application closing date of April 14, 2008, and an archive date of May 14, 2008. The notice instructs applicants to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for exact submission methods and due-date details, which typically includes requirements around how to submit, what forms and attachments are required, and whether the application must be routed through a specific system or mailed. For help accessing the full announcement electronically, the EPA contact listed is Jeanne Voorhees at (617) 918-1686.
Region 1 Wetland Program Development Grants (EPA REG1 WPDG 2008) - FAQs
What is the Region 1 Wetland Program Development Grants opportunity?
It is a discretionary EPA funding program designed to help applicants build, strengthen, and improve comprehensive wetland programs across EPA Region 1 (New England). EPA describes the program as focused on practical, results-oriented work that advances wetland protection and restoration capacity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA REG1 WPDG 2008.
What types of funding instruments are used for awards under this opportunity?
The listed funding instrument types are cooperative agreements and grants.
How many awards does EPA anticipate making?
EPA anticipates approximately 10 awards.
What is the total estimated funding available under this opportunity?
The total estimated funding is $1,764,000.
What is the minimum and maximum individual award amount?
Individual awards are expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $25,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $300,000.
Is cost share or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should plan for a non-federal match and be ready to document how the match will be met in the project budget and narrative as required by the full announcement.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 66.461, identified as Regional Wetland Program Development Grants.
What is the legal authority for this grant program?
The opportunity is authorized under Section 104(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act.
How does Section 104(b)(3) affect what the grant funds can be used for?
EPA notes that Section 104(b)(3) narrowly targets how funds can be used. Funds must support activities that improve wetland programs by conducting or promoting coordinated and accelerated research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and studies related to water pollution, including understanding its causes and effects, measuring its extent, and supporting prevention, reduction, and elimination.
What kinds of projects are expected to be competitive under this opportunity?
EPA indicates proposals should go beyond general environmental work and show a clear connection to wetland program development and water quality outcomes. Projects are expected to be practical and results-oriented, and tied to advancing wetland protection and restoration capacity.
Does EPA expect applicants to define environmental results?
Yes. EPA emphasizes that projects must be linked to environmental results and should explain how the work contributes to broader goals such as healthier communities and ecosystems. Applicants should be prepared to describe measurable outputs and the environmental benefits expected from the project.
Can projects include geospatial or GIS-related work?
Yes. EPA notes that some funded projects may involve or relate to geospatial information, such as mapping, spatial data development, wetland inventory work, or other GIS-supported planning and assessment activities tied to wetland program functions.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to a range of public-sector entities, including state governments, county governments, and city or township governments, as well as federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Are there other eligible applicant categories besides the ones listed?
The announcement references additional eligible applicant categories described in the full notice. Organizations that do not clearly fall into the listed government types would need to confirm eligibility in the announcement's Section III.
Is there a geographic restriction on where the project must be performed?
Yes. To be eligible, projects must be performed within one or more of the six New England states that make up EPA Region 1: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
If an applicant is eligible, can they propose work outside EPA Region 1?
The notice describes the location requirement as central and specifies that projects must be performed within the EPA Region 1 footprint (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT). Applicants should ensure the proposed work occurs in one or more of those states.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 4, 2008.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is April 14, 2008.
What is the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The archive date is May 14, 2008.
How should applicants confirm the submission method and required application components?
The notice instructs applicants to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for exact submission methods and due-date details, including what forms and attachments are required and whether submission occurs through a specific system or by mail.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
The EPA contact listed is Jeanne Voorhees at (617) 918-1686.
What is the main purpose of the program within EPA Region 1?
The program is designed to build, strengthen, and improve comprehensive wetland programs in EPA Region 1, focusing on practical work that advances wetland protection and restoration capacity and is tied to environmental results.
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