Southeast New England Program (SNEP) Innovative Restoration Grants

The Environmental Protection Agency is soliciting full proposals under solicitation EPA-I-R1-SNEP-2026A for the Southeast New England Program (SNEP) Innovative Restoration Grants. This funding opportunity is open to Indian Tribes, State and Local Governments, Institutions of Higher Education, Interstate Agencies, and Nonprofit organizations. The program aims to restore coastal and riverine habitats—including salt marshes, mudflats, eelgrass beds, and floodplains—across southeast New England, with a specific emphasis on applying innovative science and technology to improve connectivity and restoration efforts. Total available funding is estimated at 5,312,813 dollars, with the agency anticipating the award of up to 8 projects. Large-scale projects may request up to 1,000,000 dollars, and project periods typically extend up to 5 years, with an anticipated start date of March 1, 2026. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by December 11, 2026, and require a minimum non-federal cost share match of 15 percent. Proposals are evaluated using a 110-point system focusing on problem description, project outputs, environmental monitoring, transferability of results, cost effectiveness, partnerships, and programmatic capability. Applicants must maintain an active SAM.gov account and a Unique Entity Identifier. Mandatory documentation includes SF-424 and SF-424A forms, a detailed project narrative, budget narratives, and letters of commitment from partners. Awards are subject to the regulatory frameworks of 2 CFR Part 200 and 2 CFR Part 1500, and funding is provided through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.