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Closed on Sep 8, 2026

Wetland Mitigation Banking Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2026

Natural Resources Conservation Service · Opportunity number USDA-NRCS-NHQ-WMBP-NOFO0001458

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Details summarized from the official notice as of Sep 9, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Sep 8, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberUSDA-NRCS-NHQ-WMBP-NOFO0001458
AgencyNatural Resources Conservation Service
Department of Agriculture
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)10.933
PostedJul 23, 2026
DeadlineSep 8, 2026
Award ceiling$1,000,000
Award floor$100,000
Expected number of awards7
Estimated total program funding$3,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryAgriculture
Last updated hereSep 9, 2026

Summary from the notice

NRCS is announcing the availability of $3 million in WMBP grant funds for the development and establishment of mitigation banks and banking opportunities solely for agricultural producers with wetlands subject to the wetland conservation compliance provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985 (as amended). WMBP is a competitive grants program accepting proposals from eligible entities as identified in Section B.1. Priority will be given to banks in states with significant numbers of individual wetlands, wetland acres, and conservation compliance requests. Based on NRCS data, these states are Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.


A webinar for WMBP applicants is scheduled for July 30, 2026 at 3 pm Eastern Time. Information on how to participate in the Microsoft Teams webinar can be obtained through the following link:


https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/4685b4dd-a1ce-4ad6-81e3-d4318799cb11@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697



Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Private colleges and universities
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • City or township governments
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • County governments
  • Small businesses
  • State governments
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • Special district governments

Who should take a closer look

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies

Not listed as eligible

  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

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