Closed · EPA-REG7-WPDG-25 · CFDA 66.461 · Discretionary

Region 7 Fiscal Year 2025 Wetland Program Development Grants

Federal grant opportunity posted by Environmental Protection Agency, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $400K
Award range
Closed
Status
April 6, 2026
Close date
9
Expected awards

The verdict

Region 7 Fiscal Year 2025 Wetland Program Development Grants is a closed discretionary listing from Environmental Protection Agency that offered Up to $400,000 across 9 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $400K
award range
Closed
application status
9
expected awards
66.461
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Region 7 Fiscal Year 2025 Wetland Program Development Grants - is cataloged under number EPA-REG7-WPDG-25 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 66.461, posted by Environmental Protection Agency. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on February 18, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $400,000. The agency has projected $1.9 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 9 awards. If the agency funds the expected 9 awards from the $1.9 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $206,000. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on April 6, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $400,000

Close Date

April 6, 2026

Posted

February 18, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$1,857,000

Expected Awards

9

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) assist state, Tribal, territory (Insular Areas), local government agencies, and interstate or intertribal entities in developing or refining state, Tribal, territory or local programs that protect, manage and restore wetlands. The goals of the EPA’s wetland program include increasing the quantity and quality of wetlands in the U.S. by conserving and restoring wetland acreage and improving wetland condition. In pursuing these goals, the EPA seeks to develop the capacity of all levels of government to develop and/or refine effective, comprehensive programs for wetland protection and management. This is done through the use of the Core Elements of a Wetlands Program, the Wetlands Program Core Elements Framework and for states and Tribes the development of Wetland Program Plans (WPP).

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Annika Lloyd, Life Scientist US Environmental Protection Agency Region 7 Water Division – Permits & Wetlands Branch 913-551-7156

Key Dates

Posted February 18, 2026
Close Date April 6, 2026
Archive Date May 6, 2026
Last Updated February 18, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Region 7 Fiscal Year 2025 Wetland Program Development Grants", offered by Environmental Protection Agency. It is associated with CFDA program 66.461. Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) assist state, Tribal, territory (Insular Areas), local government agencies, and interstate or intertribal entities in developing or refining state, Tribal, t...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 6, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $400,000. Total estimated funding: $1,857,000. Expected number of awards: 9.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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