Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA REG3 WPDG 25
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering the "Region 3 Fiscal Year 2025 Wetland Program Development Grants" under funding opportunity number EPA REG3 WPDG 25. This is a discretionary competitive opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning selected recipients should expect substantial EPA involvement during the project period, such as coordination, technical input, or oversight tied to grant activities and deliverables. The funding activity category is Environment, and the program is listed under CFDA number 66.461.
The purpose of the Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) is to help eligible public entities build, improve, or refine wetland programs that protect, manage, and restore wetlands. The EPA frames the larger goal as increasing both the quantity and quality of wetlands in the United States by conserving and restoring wetland acreage and improving wetland condition. In practical terms, these grants are aimed at strengthening the underlying governance and program capacity needed to sustain wetland protection and restoration over time, rather than simply funding isolated one-off actions. Applicants should expect the program focus to be on developing systems, tools, processes, and program elements that enable better wetland outcomes across a jurisdiction.
Eligibility is described broadly to include state agencies, Tribal governments, territorial governments (including Insular Areas), local government agencies, and interstate or intertribal entities. The listing also notes "Others" under eligible applicants, but applicants are directed to consult Section 2 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the controlling eligibility rules and any constraints, definitions, or documentation requirements. That section is typically where the EPA clarifies who can apply directly, whether partnerships are allowed, and whether certain entities must apply through an eligible government lead.
For FY 2025 in EPA Region 3, the EPA expects to make about 15 awards, with an award ceiling (maximum) of $160,000 per award. The original application closing date is November 13, 2025. The opportunity record indicates a creation date of September 15, 2025, which is effectively when the listing was posted or formally established in the system. Because this is a regional solicitation, applicants should pay close attention to any Region 3-specific priorities, geographic limitations, or evaluation criteria described in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity.
In summary, this grant opportunity is designed for government and intergovernmental entities seeking to strengthen wetland program capacity in ways that lead to measurable improvements in wetland conservation, restoration, and condition over time. The key takeaways are the cooperative agreement structure, the emphasis on program development and refinement, the Region 3 scope, the approximate number of anticipated awards (15), the per-award cap ($160,000), and the application deadline (11/13/2025), with final eligibility and requirements governed by Section 2 of the official notice.Apply for EPA REG3 WPDG 25
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Region 3 Fiscal Year 2025 Wetland Program Development Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.461.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-09-15.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-11-13. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $160,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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