Application timelines are approximate and subject to change, dependent upon the federal grant solicitation.
Restoration Projects
April:
May:
- OWEB submits draft application on behalf of the local partner to USFWS for preliminary review and feedback.
- USFWS and Review Team provide preliminary review feedback to OWEB and local partner.
June:
- OWEB seeks legislative approval to submit NCWCG application.
- Local partners and OWEB work together to address USFWS feedback and develop final grant application.
July:
- OWEB submits the final application on behalf of the local partner to USFWS by July 18, 2025.
January:
- USFWS grant awards are announced.
Land Acquisition Projects
June 1: Solicitation announcement
June 2 – August 1: Local partner (applicant) initiates pre-application consultation with
Miriam Forney, and
Jillian McCarthy.
September 1: Local partner submits land acquisition application via OWEB’s online system.
September – March: Acquisition Review Teams review grant applications, conduct site tours, and make funding recommendations. USFWS announces NCWCGP offering (typically in January).
April: OWEB Board makes the funding decision on the OWEB grant application and the decision to submit the NCWCG application at the Board meeting. Local partners and OWEB work together to develop the draft federal application.
May: OWEB submits a draft application on behalf of the local partner to USFWS for preliminary review and feedback.
May – June: OWEB seeks legislative approval to submit NCWCG application. The local partner and OWEB work together to address USFWS feedback and develop the final grant application.
June: OWEB submits the final application on behalf of the local partner to USFWS.
January – April: USFWS grant awards are announced.