Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act: National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program

Post Date

January 26th 2009

Application Due Date

June 26th 2009

Funding Opportunity Number

CWG-10

CFDA Number(s)

15.614

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Environment
Natural Resources

Eligibility Categories

State Governments

Eligible applicants are any agency or agencies designated by the Governor of a coastal State. It is usually a State natural resource or fish and wildlife agency. If your agency is uncertain of its eligibility, please contact the Regional Fish and Wildlife Service WSFR contact in Section IV, A (Address to Request/Submit Application Package). The Regional Fish and Wildlife Service WSFR contact maintains the list of certified eligible agencies in each coastal State in his/her Region. Eligible coastal States are States bordering the Great Lakes (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin); States bordering the Atlantic, Gulf (except Louisiana), and Pacific coasts (Alabama, Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington); and American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Louisiana is not an eligible coastal State for this program as dictated by the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Resources Act (16 U.S.C 3955 (b)(1)).

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $18500000

• Award Range:

  $0 - $1000000

Grant Description

Coastal wetlands are valued because they protect against flooding, help maintain water quality, and provide habitat for wildlife. Coastal environments are important economically, generating billions of dollars annually through such industries as commercial fishing and tourism. The National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program provides States with a means of protecting and restoring these valuable resources. Projects can include (1) acquisition of a real property interest (e.g., easement or fee title) in coastal lands or waters from willing sellers or partners (coastal wetlands ecosystems) for long-term conservation or (2) restoration, enhancement, or management of coastal wetlands ecosystems for long-term conservation. Examples of restoration efforts that could be funded include: • Restoring wetland hydrology by plugging drainage ditches, breaking tile drainage systems, installing water control structures, dike construction, or re-establishing historic connections with waterways. • Planting native vegetation. • Removal of exotic plants and animals that compete with native fish and wildlife and alter native habitats. Ranking decisions are based on criteria published in title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 84.32. Also see Attachment A to this announcement that clarifies select ranking criteria and addresses questions regarding 50 CFR Part 84.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of the Interior

• Office:

  Fish and Wildlife Service

• Agency Contact:

  Christy Kuczak
  Grant Management Specialist
  Phone 703-358-1748
  
  Chris Darnell
  Biologist
  703-358-2236

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Chris Darnell

• Agency Email Address:

  chris_darnell@fws.gov