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NEP Watersheds Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) / Restore America's Estuaries. This nationally competitive grants program supports projects that address urgent, emerging, and challenging issues threatening the well-being of estuaries within the 28 National Estuary Program (NEP) boundary areas.
This includes projects focused on the loss of key habitats like coral reefs, coastal resilience, impacts of nutrients and warmer water temperatures, stormwater runoff, and harmful algae blooms.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations, partnerships, and municipalities working within the 28 NEP boundary areas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows approximately $200,000 - $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
NEP Watersheds Grant Program is funded by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) / Restore America's Estuaries. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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