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2026 SNEP Watershed Implementation Grants (SWIG26) is a grant from EPA Region 1 administered by Restore America's Estuaries that funds on-the-ground watershed restoration and conservation projects in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. The program supports work aligned with the EPA Southeast New England Program (SNEP) Strategic Plan, targeting coastal resilience, water quality, and community access to healthy waterways.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and other qualifying entities working in the SNEP region. Grants of up to $250,000 are available. Letters of Intent are due by 4:00 p.
m. on April 3, 2026.
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SWIG26 Grant Application ~ Restore America's Estuaries Now more than ever, our nation’s most environmentally, economically, and culturally important waters need your help. A host of threats loom over the future of our coasts and the communities that rely on them. Sea-level rise, flooding, erosion and other impacts from a changing climate are impacting an increasing number of areas with increasing frequency.
Restore America’s Estuaries works to counter these and other threats with a host of partners nationwide. Your donation will help us engage local communities to bring about on-the-ground results, advance science and policy to conserve endangered areas across the country, and ensure the benefits of coastal restoration are shared by all communities.
If you prefer to donate by check, you may download our Donation Form and mail a check to: Restore America’s Estuaries 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 603 Federal Employees: Our Combined Federal Campaign number is 12070. For a list of state nonprofit disclosures, please click here . If you have any questions, please call 703-524-0248 or email Lance Speidell.
2026 SNEP Watershed Implementation Grants are Open for Applications! Letters of Intent are due by 4 p. m.
on April 3, 2026 Apply Here: 2026 SNEP Watershed Implementation Grants SNEP 2025 Restoration Capital Minigrants Applicant and Grantee Resources SWIG is open for applications!
This year, SNEP Watershed Implementation Grants (SWIG26) will be providing grants up to $250,000 to organizations in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts for projects that foster clean water, healthy ecosystems and robust communities throughout Southeast New England . If your organization is interested in applying for a SWIG26 grant, first download and review the SWIG26 Request for Proposals from the documents list below.
We also recommend that you review the descriptions of previously funded SWIG projects elsewhere on this website. RAE will be hosting an on-line information session for applicants on Wednesday, March 11 at 1 p. m.
Click the button below to access the Zoom link. To apply for a grant, you must first submit a Letter of Intent (LOI). You’ll also need the budget table and budget guidance provided below.
LOIs must be submitted via our on-line portal, accessed by clicking the link below, and must be received by 4 p. m. on April 3, 2026.
If your LOI is accepted for further consideration, we’ll request a Full Proposal from you in late April. Awardees will be notified in July, and we expect to have grant agreements in place so that projects can begin by September 1. All SWIG26 grants must be completed by June 30, 2028.
No extensions will be granted. Documents needed to submit a Letter of Intent SWIG26 Request for Proposals SWIG26 Budget Table Template For more detailed guidance, click below to watch the SWIG26 Webinar. To submit your Letter of Intent, click here:
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Non-profit and other eligible organizations in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts working on projects aligned with EPA's Southeast New England Program (SNEP) Strategic Plan. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $250,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 3, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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