Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R7 WWPD 08 004
Apply for EPA R7 WWPD 08 004
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Region 7 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 Apr 16, 2008 and posted on Apr 16, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 2, 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 $1,195,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments.
- Projects must be performed within one or more of the states of EPA Region 7 specifically Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska 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 7 Wetland Program Development Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EPA R7 WWPD 08 004) is a discretionary Environmental Protection Agency funding program designed to help applicants develop, strengthen, and refine comprehensive wetland programs in EPA Region 7. The program, commonly referred to as the Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs), was initiated in fiscal year 1990 and supports practical work that improves how wetlands are protected, managed, restored, and assessed at state, tribal, and local levels. A notable point in the announcement is that some funded work may involve or relate to geospatial information, which can include mapping, spatial analysis, wetland inventories, or other GIS-based products that support wetland management and decision-making.
The legal authority for these grants comes from Section 104(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act. Because of that statutory basis, the funding is restricted to activities that improve wetland programs by conducting or promoting the coordination and acceleration of research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and studies connected to water pollution issues. In practice, that means projects need to clearly tie back to understanding or addressing the causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction, or elimination of water pollution, with wetlands positioned as a critical part of water quality protection and ecosystem health. The solicitation emphasizes outcomes, requiring that proposed projects be linked to measurable environmental results and show how the work contributes to the broader goals of healthy communities and ecosystems.
Funding is provided through either grants or cooperative agreements, and the program anticipates making about six awards. The estimated total funding available is $1,195,000, with individual awards ranging from a floor of $25,000 up to a ceiling of $400,000. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants must be prepared to contribute non-federal resources in accordance with the terms described in the full announcement. The program is listed under CFDA number 66.461 (Regional Wetland Program Development Grants).
Eligibility is focused on governmental and certain other entities, including state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, county governments, and city or township governments, as well as additional eligible applicant types described in the full announcement. A central geographic requirement is that projects must be performed within one or more EPA Region 7 states: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. This location requirement is a gatekeeper for eligibility, so even eligible entities need to ensure the actual project work occurs in those states to qualify.
Key administrative dates for this particular cycle include a posted date of April 16, 2008, and an application closing date of June 2, 2008 (with the notice indicating applicants should consult Section IV of the full announcement for submission methods and any additional deadline details). The opportunity was archived on July 2, 2008. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed contact was Mandy Whitsitt at (918) 551-7311.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Region 7 Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs)
What is the Region 7 Wetland Program Development Grants opportunity?
The Region 7 Wetland Program Development Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EPA R7 WWPD 08 004) is a discretionary U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding program intended to help applicants develop, strengthen, and refine comprehensive wetland programs in EPA Region 7.
What is the program commonly called?
It is commonly referred to as the Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs).
When did the Wetland Program Development Grants program begin?
The WPDGs program was initiated in fiscal year 1990.
What types of work does this grant program support?
The program supports practical work that improves how wetlands are protected, managed, restored, and assessed at the state, tribal, and local levels.
Does this opportunity cover GIS, mapping, or other geospatial work?
Yes. The announcement notes that some funded work may involve or relate to geospatial information, which can include mapping, spatial analysis, wetland inventories, or other GIS-based products that support wetland management and decision-making.
What is the legal authority for these grants?
The legal authority is Section 104(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act.
How does the Clean Water Act authority affect what projects can be funded?
Because the grants are authorized under Clean Water Act Section 104(b)(3), funding is restricted to activities that improve wetland programs by conducting or promoting the coordination and acceleration of research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and studies connected to water pollution issues.
How should a project connect wetlands work to water pollution concerns?
Projects need to clearly tie back to understanding or addressing the causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction, or elimination of water pollution, with wetlands positioned as a critical part of water quality protection and ecosystem health.
Does the solicitation emphasize outcomes and measurable results?
Yes. The solicitation emphasizes outcomes, requiring proposed projects to be linked to measurable environmental results and to show how the work contributes to broader goals related to healthy communities and ecosystems.
What funding mechanisms are used for awards?
Funding is provided through either grants or cooperative agreements.
How many awards does the program anticipate making?
The program anticipates making about six awards.
How much total funding is expected to be available?
The estimated total funding available is $1,195,000.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards range from a floor of $25,000 to a ceiling of $400,000.
Is cost share or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants must contribute non-federal resources in accordance with the terms described in the full announcement.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA number 66.461 (Regional Wetland Program Development Grants).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is focused on governmental and certain other entities, including state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, county governments, and city or township governments, as well as additional eligible applicant types described in the full announcement.
Where must the project be performed to qualify?
Projects must be performed within one or more EPA Region 7 states: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.
If an applicant is eligible, does the geographic requirement still matter?
Yes. The location requirement is a gatekeeper for eligibility. Even eligible entities must ensure the actual project work occurs in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and/or Nebraska to qualify.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA R7 WWPD 08 004.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date was April 16, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was June 2, 2008. The notice also indicates applicants should consult Section IV of the full announcement for submission methods and any additional deadline details.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on July 2, 2008.
Where can applicants find submission instructions and detailed deadline information?
The notice points applicants to Section IV of the full announcement for submission methods and any additional deadline details.
Who was the contact person listed for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The listed contact was Mandy Whitsitt.
What phone number was provided for the listed contact?
The phone number provided was (918) 551-7311.
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