As such all departments, boards, and commissions submit their grant application to their appropriate Agency. This process enables the State of California to put forward a programmatic set of wetlands development proposals that best implement the SWCP in a coordinated fashion and reduces possible overlaps in project proposals. EPA national headquarters for a final review. Note that only State agencies, Tribes, and local government entities are eligible to apply. State interest in the grant program continues to grow.
States usually request more than double the amount of grant funds available each year.
Each State has received at least one grant to develop or enhance wetlands protection programs. Grant funds can only be used to enhance existing and develop new wetlands protection programs. Grants cannot be used for operational support of State wetlands protection programs. Lack of funds for operational support will likely continue to be a serious impediment to State involvement in wetlands protection. All rights reserved.