WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Aug. 17 that $3.6M in grants are being offered to federally recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia to develop or refine wetland programs through a competitive solicitation. EPA anticipates awarding funding for up to 25 projects to build wetland capacity, strengthen nation-to-nation relationships, promote equity and improve climate resilience. EPA’s Wetland Program Development Grants assist tribal, state, and local government agencies and interstate/intertribal entities in developing or refining comprehensive programs to protect, manage, and restore wetlands. EPA will support Tribes that are developing or refining wetland programs. Projects will advance the Core Elements of an Effective State and Tribal Wetland Program Framework. The framework includes approaches to monitoring and assessment; voluntary restoration and protection; regulatory approaches; and development of wetland-specific water quality standards. Applicants have until Oct. 7 by 10:59 p.m. Central Time to submit their applications on Grants.gov for Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-OW-OWOW-22-03. See Section IV for further submission information. For more information on Wetland Program Development Grants. (Source: EPA 08/17/22)
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