National Estuary Program Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Implementation Memo
On November 15, 2021, former President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (P.L. 117-58), known as the "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021" (IIJA). The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law specifically identifies the National Estuary Program (NEP) as key partners for implementation and provides $132 million for the 28 longstanding National Estuary Programs (NEPs) for fiscal years 2022 through 2026. Projects funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law should seek to accelerate and more extensively implement CCMPs, prioritize projects in, and benefits to, disadvantaged communities, build the adaptive capacity of ecosystems and communities, and leverage and support additional resources. Information regarding how NEPs should use and report on this additional funding, including providing guidance on uses of funds, timeframes, how to award the funds, and tracking and reporting requirements can be found in the FY 2022-2026 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law National Estuary Program Implementation Memorandum. Note: The purpose of this document is to be transparent about how the agency is distributing funds to our existing programs. It is not an open funding opportunity.