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Oregon Conservation Programs
Coastal Wetland Grants
Program level:
State
Land use:
Forest, Agriculture
Provider:
USFWS, OWEB
Benefits provided:
Financial
Water-focused program:
Yes
Established to acquire, restore, and enhance wetlands in coastal states through competitive matching grants to state agencies.
Overview
Description:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program (NCWCGP) was established to acquire, restore, and enhance wetlands in coastal states through competitive matching grants to state agencies. The primary goal of the NCWCGP is the long‐term conservation of coastal wetland ecosystems. Only legislatively approved state agencies may submit applications to the NCWCGP. Since 2013, OWEB has been an approved agency. OWEB serves as the official grantee of the federal award and makes the federal funds available to local conservation and restoration partners through sub-grants. All sub-grants are subject to the Rules and guidelines of OWEB’s grant programs.
Eligibility:
All projects must ensure long-term conservation. Eligible projects under the NCWCGP include:
Acquisition of a real property interest (permanent conservation easement or fee title) in coastal lands or coastal wetlands ecosystems from willing sellers, and/or
Restoration, enhancement, or management of coastal wetlands ecosystems.
Financial benefit:
Grants
Contact information
Contact person:
Jillian Mccarthy
Organization:
Phone number:
971-345-7016
Email:
Information last updated on July 1, 2022.
Planning Importance
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