Deadline: 30 June 2017
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking applications for its National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program to acquire, restore, and enhance wetlands in coastal States through competitive matching grants to State agencies.
The primary goal of the National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program (NCWCG Program) is the long-term conservation of coastal wetland ecosystems.
Award Information
The NCWCG Program provides States with financial assistance to protect and restore these valuable resources. Projects can include:
- Acquisition of a real property interest (e.g., conservation easement or fee title) in coastal lands or waters (coastal wetlands ecosystems) from willing sellers or partners for long-term conservation;
- Restoration, enhancement, or management of coastal wetlands ecosystems; or
- A combination of acquisition, restoration, and management.
All projects must ensure long-term (at least 20 years) conservation of coastal resources.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $16,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
- Award Floor: $25,000
Eligible Activities
- Acquisition of a real property interest in coastal lands or waters from willing sellers or partners (coastal wetlands ecosystems), providing that the terms and conditions will ensure the real property will be administered for long-term conservation; and
- The restoration, enhancement, or management of coastal wetlands ecosystems, providing restoration, enhancement, or management will be administered for long-term conservation.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants are any State agency or entity designated as eligible by the Governor of a coastal State.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
Eligible Country: United States
For more information, please visit grants.gov.