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National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program Funding Opportunity

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking applications for the FY 2027 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service - Coastal Program and Office of Conservation Investment - Program Details: - Provides cost-sharing grants to eligible State and Territory agencies - Supports projects to protect, restore, enhance, or manage coastal wetland ecosystems - Eligible activities include acquisition of real property interests and restoration or management of wetlands - Only agencies designated as eligible by their Governors in specified coastal states and territories may apply - Funding Information: - Total available funding: $18,000,000 - Individual awards range from $50,000 to $1,000,000 - Cost-sharing or matching required, with waivers for certain territories - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Buy America preferences for infrastructure projects - Projects must ensure conservation benefits endure for at least 20 years - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for conservation projects, not a procurement of products or services

Description

The National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program supports the long-term conservation of coastal wetland ecosystems benefiting coastal communities, fish, wildlife, and their habitats. It provides designated State and Territory agencies with cost-sharing awards for projects that protect and restore valuable coastal wetland resources, including acquisition of real property interests and restoration, enhancement, or management of coastal wetlands. Coastal wetlands protect against flooding, maintain water quality, and provide habitats for fish and wildlife, while also supporting economic activities such as recreational and commercial fishing, boating, and tourism. The program is co-administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Coastal Program and the Office of Conservation Investment.

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