Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listings
- 15.614 -- Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act, 16 U.S.C. §§3951 3957.
This is a funding opportunity for the restoration, enhancement, and protection of 2,430 acres of coastal wetlands within the San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and adjacent private land (Phase 2). Since established, erosion of tidal marshes along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GICW), GICW traffic and natural storms has dramatically increased open water along the waterway and eliminated natural marsh habitats. The shoreline erosion coupled with increased openings to interior wetlands from opening cuts...
along the GICW, increase subsidence from oil and gas extraction, and channelization from pipeline and road construction has led to the degradation of the marsh habitats both on and off the NWR. Erecting a barrier along the GICW will stop shoreline erosion and decrease the speed and strength of tidal and freshwater flows in and out of the marsh. This decrease enables the marsh to naturally accrete sediments. Working with local, State, and Federal agencies, the refuge can protect its natural resources which are addressed by the Secretary for the Department of the Interiorâ¿¿s first priority, â¿¿Creating a conservation stewardship legacy second only to Teddy Roosevelt, (a) utilize science to identify best practices to manage land and water resources and adapt to changes in the environment.â¿
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Program Analyst Michelle L. Willcox 505 248-7486
michelle_willcox@fws.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| NOFO_Final.docx | Notice of Funding Opportunity | Oct 15, 2018 10:04 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: October 14, 2019
Award
$500,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$500,000
Award Minimum
$500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
F19AS00010
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Natural resources
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
October 15, 2018
Archive date:
October 14, 2019
