Wetland grant applications sought in EPA Region 7 through May 20

April 7, 2010
KANSAS CITY, KS, April 6, 2010 -- Proposals for Wetland Program Development grants to develop effective, comprehensive programs for wetland protection and management will be accepted through May 20, 2010, from states, tribes and local governments in EPA Region 7...

KANSAS CITY, KS, April 6, 2010 -- Proposals for Wetland Program Development grants to develop effective, comprehensive programs for wetland protection and management will be accepted through May 20, 2010, from states, tribes and local governments.

EPA Region 7 anticipates $1,176,000 in federal funding to be available to fund approximately three to six awards. Awards will likely range from $100,000 to $500,000.

Parties interested in applying for the grants may contact Mandy Whitsitt, EPA Region 7, at [email protected], or by calling (913) 551-7311, or toll-free, (800) 223-0425.

Proposals should be mailed to Mandy Whitsitt, Watershed Planning and Implementation Branch, Affairs, EPA Region 7, 901 N. 5th St., Kansas City, KS 66101. They must be received by
5 p.m. (CST) May 20. Proposals received after the due date will not be considered.

Grant application materials are available at: http://www.epa.gov/region07/economics/pdf/epa_r7wwpd_10_002.pdf
Learn more about the Wetland Program Development Grants: http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/grantguidelines/

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