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

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	Federal Grant Title:	Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act: National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program
	CFDA Number:	15.614
	CFDA Description:	Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act
	Federal Agency Name:	Fish and Wildlife Service
	Category of Funding Activity:	Environment Natural Resources
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	CWG-11
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Jan 08, 2010
	Creation Date:	Jan 08, 2010
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 25, 2010
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 25, 2010
	Archive Date:	Jul 25, 2010
	Expected Number of Awards:	20
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$16,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$1,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$0
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants are any State agency or State agencies designated by the Governor of a coastal State. 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)).
Grant Description: Coastal wetlands are valued because they protect against flooding, help maintain water quality, and provide habitat for wildlife. Coastal environments are also 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 financial assistance to protect and restore these valuable resources. Projects can include (1) acquisition of a real property interest (e.g., conservation easement or fee title) in coastal lands or waters (coastal wetlands ecosystems) from willing sellers or partners for long-term conservation or (2) restoration, enhancement, or management of coastal wetlands ecosystems. All projects must ensure 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 or - Planting native vegetation and/or removing invasive plants and animals that compete with native fish and wildlife and alter native habitats. Applications are ranked 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 84.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact: Christy Vigfusson Fish and Wildlife Biologist - Grants Washington Office Phone 703-358-1748

Christy Vigfusson [christy_vigfusson@fws.gov]
Similar Government Grants: • National Coastal Wetland Conservation Grants; • Water Study; • Wildland Fire Rehabilitation; • National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program; • SENSITIVITY OF ADULT AND EARLY LIFE STAGE TROPICAL CORALS TO METAL TOXICITY; • National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program Notice of Availability of Federal Assistance