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OpenFederal grantEPA-I-R1-SNEP-2026A

Southeast New England Program (SNEP) Innovative Restoration Grants

Environmental Protection AgencyCloses Dec 11, 2026(51 days left)

Summary

EPA grants for Indian Tribes, state/local and interstate governments, institutions of higher education, and nonprofits to restore coastal watersheds in southeast New England, applying innovative science and technology to coastal and riverine restoration and connectivity. Up to 8 awards, up to $1,000,000 each, project periods up to 5 years.

About this grant

This announcement requests full proposals from Indian Tribes, State & Local Governments, Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), Interstate Agencies and Nonprofit organizations to support priorities of the Southeast New England Program (SNEP) for coastal watershed restoration. Priorities of the funding opportunity include advancing coastal and riverine restoration and connectivity across southeast New England, with a focus on developing and applying innovative, science, and technology to support these restoration efforts. The total estimated funding available is $5,312,813. Project periods typically extend up to 5 years. The program anticipates awarding up to 8 projects under this NOFO. Applications may request up to $1,000,000 for large-scale projects, including those involving innovative planning, implementation and coordinated development.

Who can apply

  • State and local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Colleges and universities
  • Nonprofits

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

See Section 2 of Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Environment
  • Science
  • Community development

Money can be used for

  • Infrastructure
  • Planning
  • Research
  • Technical assistance

Set-asides

  • Tribal

Program contact

Elizabeth January Program AnalystSECoastalNE@epa.gov202-564-1584

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