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EPA SNEP Grant Opportunity for Innovative Coastal and Riverine Habitat Restoration

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 1 Southeast New England Program is seeking grant proposals for innovative coastal and riverine habitat restoration in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. - Government buyer: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 1, Southeast New England Program (SNEP). - Opportunity: Grant funding for projects that restore or reconnect coastal or riverine habitats, or enable future restoration. - Geographic focus: Activities must take place within and directly benefit the SNEP area in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and proposals must identify at least one coastal or riverine habitat. - Innovation priority: Proposals should feature innovation in science, technology, or project approaches. - Applicants and funding: Eligible applicants include Indian Tribes, state and local governments, institutions of higher education, interstate agencies, and nonprofit organizations. EPA anticipates up to eight awards, with $250,000 to $1,000,000 per award and approximately $5,312,813 in total funding. - OEMs and vendors: None identified; this is a grant opportunity, not a purchase of named commercial products or services. - Cost share: No matching or cost-sharing requirement is stated.

Description

The opportunity seeks full proposals for projects supporting the Southeast New England Program’s coastal watershed restoration priorities. Projects should advance coastal or riverine habitat restoration and connectivity in southeast New England, including through innovative science, technology, or approaches. Project periods may extend up to five years, and the program anticipates making up to eight awards. The notice states expected awards of $250,000 to $1,000,000 per award; applications may request up to $1,000,000 for large-scale projects.

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