National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program
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
The National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program annually provides grants of up to $1 million to coastal and Great Lakes states, as well as U.S. territories to protect, restore and enhance coastal wetland ecosystems and associated uplands. The grants are funded through the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, which is supported by excise taxes on fishing equipment and motorboat fuel. The Notice of Funding Opportunity and Application Instructions is republished Mar. 24, 2017 to include clarifications to ranking criterion 11 (See P. 28). Changes are highlighted in yellow.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Fish and Wildlife Administrator Paul VanRyzin 7033581849
paul_vanryzin@fws.gov
Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| NCWCG_Program_FY_18_NOFO_and_Application_Instructions_-_Revised_3-25-17.pdf | REVISED Notice of Funding Opportunity and Application Instructions | Mar 24, 2017 08:15 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: September 29, 2017
Award
$16,000,000
Program Funding
12
Expected awards
$25,000
Award Minimum
$1,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
F17AS00108
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Natural resources
Environment
Category Explanation:
--
History
Version:
2
Posted date:
January 27, 2017
Archive date:
September 29, 2017
