Wetland Mitigation Banking Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2026
About This Grant
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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:</p><p><br></p><p>https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/4685b4dd-a1ce-4ad6-81e3-d4318799cb11@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697</p><p><br></p>
Grant Summary
Wetland Mitigation Banking Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 is a Natural Resources Conservation Service grant providing $100K to $1M for municipality, nonprofit, tribal government. Applications are due 2026-09-08 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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$100K–$1M
2026-09-08
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Wetland Mitigation Banking Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 from Natural Resources Conservation Service, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Natural Resources Conservation Service before the deadline.
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Wetland Mitigation Banking Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Wetland Mitigation Banking Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2026?
Wetland Mitigation Banking Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 is offered by Natural Resources Conservation Service and is generally open to municipality, nonprofit, tribal government, university, small business. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Wetland Mitigation Banking Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 provide?
Wetland Mitigation Banking Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 provides between $100K and $1M per award from Natural Resources Conservation Service. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Wetland Mitigation Banking Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 deadline?
Applications for Wetland Mitigation Banking Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 are due 2026-09-08 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Wetland Mitigation Banking Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2026?
To apply for Wetland Mitigation Banking Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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