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Grant Funding for Wetland Mitigation Banking Program for Agricultural Producers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking proposals for the Wetland Mitigation Banking Program (WMBP), providing $3 million in grant funding. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) - Program Purpose: - Support the development and establishment of wetland mitigation banks for agricultural producers with wetlands subject to conservation compliance under the Food Security Act of 1985 - Eligible Applicants: - County, city, state, and special district governments - Federally recognized and other Native American tribal organizations - Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status) - Private and public institutions of higher education - For-profit businesses, including small businesses - Priority States: - Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Wisconsin - Products/Services Requested: - Grant-funded services for developing mitigation banking instruments, site identification and assessment, credit determination, market research, permitting, land surveys, mitigation plan design, wetland restoration, data management, and administrative/indirect costs - Notable Requirements: - Awards range from $100,000 to $1,000,000 - Project durations: 1 to 4 years - No cost sharing or matching required - Focus on agricultural producers and wetland conservation compliance - OEMs/Vendors Mentioned: - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) (as the program administrator)

Description

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering $3 million in grant funds through the Wetland Mitigation Banking Program (WMBP) for the development and establishment of mitigation banks specifically for agricultural producers with wetlands subject to the Food Security Act of 1985. This competitive grants program prioritizes banks in states with significant wetlands and conservation compliance requests, including Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and businesses. The program supports activities such as developing mitigation banking instruments, site assessments, permitting, restoration, and administrative costs. Applications are due by September 8, 2026, with a webinar scheduled for July 30, 2026.

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