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Deadline is specified annually in the Funding Opportunity Announcement; no fixed date on this page. Stored deadline is null, which matches.
"National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). This program provides competitive matching grants to eligible State, Commonwealth, or Territory agencies for the acquisition, restoration, enhancement, and/or management of coastal wetlands and associated uplands for long-term conservation of coastal wetland ecosystems. Non-federal match of at least 25% is required.
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National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants Guide to the National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants Coastal wetlands are vitally important - protecting us from floods, filtering our water, supporting recreation and local economies, and providing habitat for fish and wildlife. Despite their importance, there has been a steady loss of coastal wetlands.
The National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants supports long-term wetland conservation by awarding up to $1 million for wetland conservation projects. Since 1992, the grant program has provided more than $530 million to restore and protect wetlands and associated habitats. Between $18 million and $20 million are available for projects annually.
Established by the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act of 1990 (Act), funding for the grant program is provided by the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund from taxes paid on sport fishing equipment, electric motors, import duties on fishing tackle, yachts and pleasure craft, a portion of the gasoline tax attributable to motorboats and small engines, and interest on the fund.
The grant program is co-administered b y two programs under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: the Office of Conservation Investment and the Coastal Program. The Office of Conservation Investment administers many grant programs that conserve habitats for fish and wildlife and enhance recreational opportunities for people.
The Coastal Program works with coastal communities to protect and restore habitats that are important to them by providing technical and financial assistance. Eligible applicants include coastal and Great Lakes states* and the U.S. commonwealths and territories. Tribes, local governments, conservation organizations, and private landowners are encouraged to work with state agencies to develop a project and submit an application.
Applications from eligible state agencies must be submitted by the deadline specified in the annual Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). Applications must specifically address the requirements in the FOA* and the ranking criteria in Title 50 of the Code of Regulations, Part 84. 32 .
How does cost-sharing work? States provide 50% of the project cost or 25% if the state has a land conservation program. Match can be provided by the state or partners and may include the value of previously conserved land and in-kind contributions.
For American Samoa, CNMI, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands, the first $200,000 non-federal match is waived. How are projects selected?
Priority is given to projects that: 1) support the goals of the National Wetlands Priority Conservation Plan , 2) provide long-term conservation, 3) conserve maritime forest on coastal barrier islands , 4) benefit threatened and endangered species , 5) encourage public-private partnerships, and 6) complement other conservation projects.
Printable Guide to the National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants Partners help northeastern bulrush recover by finding and conserving new populations Current Road Status at Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge Current Road Conditions at Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants are State, Commonwealth, or Territory agencies. However, these agencies often collaborate with partners such as land trusts, Tribes, and conservation organizations. Non-federal public agencies, tribes, and certain nonprofit organizations are eligible for funding through state agencies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows grants ranging from $50,000 to $1 million; total program funding $20,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program is funded by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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