Southeast New England Program (SNEP) Innovative Restoration Grants
🏛 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for Indian Tribes, State & Local Governments, Institutions of Higher Education, Interstate Agencies, and Nonprofit organizations. Eligible applicants must work on coastal watershed restoration in Southeast New England. Projects should advance coastal and riverine restoration through innovative science and technology. Geographic focus includes coastal and riverine ecosystems across the Southeast New England region.
Selected proposals support restoration planning, implementation, and coordinated development. Projects may be large-scale with innovative approaches to ecosystem restoration. The program prioritizes connectivity improvements and science-based restoration strategies in the region.
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Program description
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
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Proposal
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Environmental Assessment or NEPA documentation
- Organizational capacity and qualifications
- Letters of support from partners
Program contact
- 👤 Elizabeth January Program Analyst
- 📧 SECoastalNE@epa.gov
- 📞 202-564-1584
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 66.129 in our database.
This can happen for newer programs, programs that use non-standard award types (loans, direct payments, fellowships), or those funded through sub-agencies under different codes.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 66.129). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $5,493,761 | |
| 2025 | $9,464,781 | |
| 2026 est. | $7,432,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Indian Tribes, State & Local Governments, Institutions of Higher Education, Interstate Agencies, and Nonprofits can apply. All must focus on Southeast New England coastal watershed restoration.
What is the maximum project budget?
Large-scale projects can request up to $1,000,000. Typical project periods extend up to 5 years.
How many projects will be funded?
The program anticipates awarding up to 8 projects. Total funding pool is approximately $5.3 million.
What activities does this grant support?
The grant supports coastal and riverine restoration, connectivity improvements, and innovative restoration planning and implementation. Science and technology applications are a priority.
What is the deadline and application process?
The fixed deadline is December 11, 2026. Full proposals are required—there is no Letter of Intent stage. See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for complete details.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your proposal on innovation. Emphasize how your project applies new science or technology to restoration in the region. Reviewers prioritize creative approaches over standard methods.
- Demonstrate connectivity benefits. Show how your project improves ecosystem connectivity or hydrologic function across waterways. Include maps and baseline data.
- Build strong partnerships. Collaborative projects with multiple agencies, tribes, or institutions are competitive. Clarify each partner's role and contribution.
- Use the full 5-year timeline if appropriate. Longer projects can show phased implementation and adaptive management. Don't compress work artificially into shorter periods.
- Request realistic budget amounts. Align your requested budget ($1M max) with project scope and deliverables. Justify all major line items clearly.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposals lack clear innovation or science-based justification for methods. Applicants underestimate timeline and budget needed for real restoration impact. Projects fail to explain how work benefits coastal and riverine connectivity in Southeast New England.
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