Join us for a Webinar Series on Wetland Program Development Grants!
NAWM and EPA Regions 1, 2, 3 and 4 are hosting a series of three webinars to prepare eligible applicants for the EPA 2023-2024 Regional Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDG) Request for Applications (RFA). This will be a valuable opportunity to learn about the process and ask questions before each of the four regions officially issue their four separate regional RFAs. Eligible applicants include state and tribal entities, local governments, interstate agencies, intertribal consortia, and universities that are an agency of the state. Read about and register for each webinar below.
Webinar #1: Overview of Application Process, Requirements, and Changes for the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Cycle
Feb. 8th 1-2 PM EST
The goal of this first webinar is to provide an overview of EPA’s WPDG program, applicant and project-type eligibility, requirements for a complete application, how to apply, and upcoming changes to this year’s competition cycle. Speakers from EPA Headquarters will be discussing updates to the Core Elements of Effective State and Tribal Wetland Programs framework document, and changes to the Request for Applications, including EPA National priorities and scoring criteria.
Webinar #2: Addressing Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience through Wetland Program Development Grants
Feb. 15th 1-2:30 PM EST
EPA plans to release the 2023-2024 WPDG RFA this spring to include an emphasis on environmental justice (EJ) and climate mitigation and adaptation. The goal of this webinar is to support potential applicants in creating WPDG proposals that address EJ and climate resilience. The webinar will include a brief overview and demo of EJ Screen and CEJEST tools and presentations from several state and territory representatives currently implementing EJ and Climate focused WPDG projects.
Webinar #3: Expanding Partnerships to Enhance State and Tribal Wetland Programs
Feb. 22nd 1-2 PM EST
The goal of this third webinar is to share examples of how wetland program managers may expand partnerships to spur ideas for the development of wetland projects. Partnerships can benefit more than one entity, create efficiencies, and encourage new ideas. Speakers will include EPA and state wetland program representatives.