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"Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). This program supports community-based projects that restore wetlands and streams, aiming to develop community stewardship of natural resources and address water quality issues.
Projects include ecological improvements (wetland, riparian, forest, and coastal habitat restoration; stormwater management; community tree canopy enhancement) along with targeted community outreach, education, and stewardship.
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Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program | US EPA Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program EPA and the Urban Waters Federal Partnership are proud to co-sponsor the Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grants Program.
This program seeks to develop community capacity by providing modest assistance to diverse local partnerships for river, wetland, riparian, forest and coastal restoration, and wildlife conservation. Water monitoring, stormwater management, source water protection, urban tree canopy restoration, and projects designed to prevent trash from entering waterways are just some of the types of projects that are awarded grants.
The grants are administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's (NFWF) Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program which supports projects that develop community stewardship of natural resources and address water quality issues.
Support for the Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Program is provided by the Wildlife Habitat Council, and major funding by EPA, USDA-Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, FedEx, Shell Oil Company, Southern Company and BNSF Railway. More information about the grant program can be found on the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's website.
Since 1999, the Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program has supported more than a thousand projects, with more than $13. 4 million in federal funds, $11. 6 million in private and corporate contributions, and $81 million in matching funds at the local level.
EPA has partnered with NFWF since the inception of the program, supporting community-based conservation and partnerships across the United States and its territories. Learn more about the Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program. See a full listing of the most recent grant winners.
Contact Us About the Urban Waters Partnership Contact Us About the Urban Waters Partnership to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. Last updated on August 13, 2025
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and local governments, U.S. territories, tribal governments, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations are eligible recipients. Projects must involve five or more partners (public and private entities), including the applicant. A 1:1 match requirement is encouraged, with non-federal contributions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 - $60,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was January 30, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program is funded by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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